Crime is money for Brad McMurray, a business school graduate turned publisher whose Crime Times magazine began to appear on newsstands in area gas stations a few months ago. In fact, during a time when many newspapers struggle to match the costs of content and production with advertising revenue, McMurray is a one-man business with a steady influx of free content: the names and mugshots of hundreds of Virginia arrestees, whether they want the attention or not.

PLACE TO HIKE Sugar Hollow Runner-up: Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park Not all 47 acres of Sugar Hollow are primo for hiking (some parts are better for fishing, for instance), but readers agree the Hollow takes the lead when it comes to a scenic walk. In the runner-up spot, the circuit hike up […]

BIG VENUE John Paul Jones Arena Runner-up: nTelos Wireless Pavilion Size does matter. At least, that’s true when it comes to where you go to see your favorite acts. This year, the likes of Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Bob Dylan graced the stage. Downtown, the former Charlottesville Pavilion welcomed Sheryl Crow, ZZ Top and […]

GENERAL PRACTITIONER Greg Gelburd of Downtown Family Healthcare Runner-up: Bruce Campbell What a paradox! (See what we did there?) Greg Gelburd and Bruce Campbell dominate again this year. The winner, a family doc for 29 years. The runner-up, a Free Union-based doctor with 31 years in the medical field. DENTIST David and Rebecca Swett Runner-up: David […]

JUMP TO: • CLUBS • TEACHERS • FADS & FASHIONS • HANGOUT SPOTS • HOMECOMING Just like teenagers, you folks think you know everything. And, while that may be true when it comes to where to get the best cup of coffee or shop for shoes, there are certain things about this town that only those […]

If there are two words in the English language guaranteed to strike fear into the hearts of political scribblers everywhere, the first would be “August” and the second “primaries.” First of all, only the tiniest sliver of the American electorate can be bothered to contemplate the qualitative differences between various party candidates this time of […]