YOU issue: Why Not VRS?
Here’s what readers asked for: Charlottesville is fairly unique in having its own pension plan. Just about every other jurisdiction in the commonwealth uses the Virginia Retirement System, which offers […]
YOU Issue: Our favorite spots for a tasty meal or a good beer—with kids in tow
Family-friendly local restaurants and breweries! Some places go out of their way to make family outings enjoyable for parents and kids too.—Maria Redieske Charlottesville overflows with great spots for a […]
YOU Issue: Single-stream recycling
Here’s what readers asked for: I’ve heard that it’s all a sham and it all just goes into a landfill, that the processes are super inefficient compared to regular recycling […]
YOU Issue: Charlottesville leads in income inequality
Here’s what readers asked for: I would like to see a series of articles addressing the economic gap in our town and area.—Mo Nichols By Jonathan Hanes Income inequality has […]
In brief: Councilors’ credit cards, ACA sign-up perils, abusive language verdict and more…
Using ACA insurance? Read this first Yes, the Affordable Care Marketplace is still here, and sign-up ends December 15. Counselors at the Jefferson Area Board for Aging have seen a […]
ARTS Pick: Mike Super’s Magic and Illusion Show 2.OH!
When it comes to magic, card tricks, rabbits tucked away in top hats, and halved assistants are all icons of the trade—but how about a reveal of winning lottery numbers? […]
ARTS Pick: Calidore String Quartet
In 2016, the Calidore String Quartet electrified its career by entering the inaugural M-Prize International Chamber Music Competition and walking away with the largest prize for chamber music in the […]
Faculty Senate pushes back against Board of Visitors
By Jonathan Haynes The University of Virginia Board of Visitors riled the Faculty Senate last June when it decided to extend the term of incumbent faculty representative Mimi Riley for […]
In brief: Robo designated driver, Thanksgiving casualties, Bigfoot erotica and more
Tony the self-driving shuttle Perrone Robotics cranked up the driverless vehicle heat last week with the awkwardly acronymed Tony—TO Navigate You—which will soon be autonomously tooling around Crozet. In a […]
In brief: Farmington fracas, scooter-ville, white supremacists’ lawsuit and more
Farmington feud Farmington Country Club revoked Juan Manuel Granados’ membership following his spat with Tucker Carlson, who has admitted that his son threw wine in Granados’ face. Granados, represented by […]