Follow Jen Sorensen’s Democratic National Convention Twitter feed
You can follow Jen Sorensen’s DNC Twitter feed here. Excerpt: “Welcome to the show. Same lofty seats I had last time.”
Live From the DNC: Soggy Labor Day Slog
Remember what I said yesterday about getting around easily? Forget it. The bus route I’d mastered practically ceased to exist, thunderstorms pounded the city, and the sidewalks were packed. At one point, I slipped in behind a guy pushing a cart full of ponchos just to get through the crowd. I wound up waiting out […]
Live from the DNC: Moseying Around
I spent Sunday getting my press credentials and my bearings in uptown Charlotte, the convention epicenter. The city is festooned with cops and barricades, but I didn’t have any problem getting around. There was plenty of Obama swag for sale at the Convention Center, including some $65 hoodies: I wasn’t sure about the symbolism of […]
Live at the DNC: Houston, We Have Landed in Charlotte
I arrived in Charlotte last night amidst hordes of bubbly convention-goers. Before I begin covering the week’s events in earnest, I’d like to say a few words about my own perspective. Those of you who are familiar with my comics know I have fairly strong political convictions, and I’m going to let ’em rip as […]
Charlotte-bound: Going to the Democratic National Convention
Greetings! Cartoonist and occasional political blogger Jen Sorensen here. Some of you C-VILLE faithful may recall my coverage of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. Well, I had so much fun last time that I’m doing it again. On Saturday I leave for Charlotte, where I’ll spend the better part of next week immersing […]
News & Views 6.28.2012
Bonnie Coffey Gets Associate Broker License Montague, Miller & Company Realtors® is pleased to announce that Bonnie Coffey has completed all educational requirements and has received her Associate Broker license. The course work and exams denote a high level of knowledge and expertise. This achievement is considered to be a reflection of a Realtor’s commitment […]
The Investors: Money's top players
The Investors You know the saying, “Money makes the world go ’round.” A bit crass, but apt for the group we’re about to profile. Money, of course, plays its role, and the people behind the money can be kingmakers or kings in a town of this size. Why do we have so many successful investors […]
News & Views: 6.21.2012
CACF Distributes Grants to Local Nonprofits The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation announced $366,400 in grants to 61 local nonprofits through the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band in CACF. This Fund supports charitable programs in the Charlottesville area with particular focus on disadvantaged youth, needs of the disabled, protection of the environment, and the […]
Green Scene: This week's environmental news
Ellamenope and Zinnia live in city resident Laura Covert’s backyard now that Charlottesville allows small goats as pets. (Photo by Nick Strocchia) As Laura Covert approaches the large pen in the backyard of her Woolen Mills home, Ellamenope and Zinnia jump around and squeeze their snouts through the square holes in the wire fence, […]
News & Views 6.14.2012
Nest Realty Honored for Marketing Excellence CAAR member Nest Realty Group has been recognized with the 2012 Central Virginia American Marketing Association EMMA Awards for marketing excellence. Nest’s “Live Where You Love” campaign was honored in the categories of digital marketing and overall marketing. “We are truly honored to be recognized by the Central […]