From your favorite place to buy a party dress to home goods, here’s the best in local retail. JUMP TO A WINNER: Jewelry store Vintage clothing store Boutique clothing store Place for a party dress Place to buy shoes Place to buy athletic apparel Place for kids’ clothes Place for a man’s suit Thrift store […]
From a top-notch handyman to a great place to board your pet, these are your top picks in local services. JUMP TO A WINNER: General practitioner Dentist Dermatologist Gynecologist Pediatrician Chiropractor Physical therapist Psychologist/counselor Plastic surgeon Optometrist Architect Real estate agent Contractor Plumber Electrician Home repair/handyman Lawn and garden care Place to get your […]
While you may know the best, we know the rest, so the C-VILLE editorial staff has thrown some picks into the mix, too. When you get right down to it, your love (and our love) of this place isn’t just about TJ or UVA. As the folks in this town figured out a long time ago, it’s […]
From your favorite Bloody Mary to the best place for French fries, here’s the best from the local food scene. JUMP TO A WINNER: Restaurant New restaurant Coffeehouse Hangover menu Sandwich spot Breakfast Vegetarian menu Meal under $10 Beer selection Restaurant wine list Buffet Outdoor dining Bartender Chef Winery Brewery Bloody Mary Bar Bakery Delivery […]
Here are your favorites in everything from golf course to personal trainer. JUMP TO: Hiking trail Park for kids Kids’ summer camp Golf course Yoga teacher Yoga studio Pilates teacher Pilates studio Place to weight train Personal trainer Martial Arts instructor Martial Arts studio Fitness class Foot race HIKING TRAIL Humpback Rocks Runner-up: Sugar […]
Whether your little one is just starting school or is about to transition into a new grade, you want to make sure he gets the very best schools in Charlottesville have to offer. Here are a few things to consider. How do I get involved? With the start of the school year, you’re likely getting […]
Here’s a familiar scenario: Preschool-aged girl walks into a room sporting a pink tutu, butterfly wings, and a plastic tiara. She’s wielding a fairy wand and spinning on child-sized high heels emblazoned with the cameo of a Disney princess. She seems delighted with both herself and her appearance, and you can’t help but notice she […]
As summer winds down, Charlottesville bird-lover Peggy Cornett gears up for the fall birding season, a rush of avian activity after the relative lull of June and July. Our sky will fill with migrating birds heading for warmer climates, and Cornett will be here, binoculars in hand, to count their numbers. “There are some good […]
Environmental activists are taking aim at Dominion Power, the electric provider that services nearly every Charlottesville resident, for what they say is a misleading program that offers customers clean energy options, but doesn’t tell the whole truth about its power sources. The Chesapeake Climate Action Network —a nonprofit with a mission to combat climate change […]
Americans go to the polls to pick a president in three months, and the battle is on in Virginia. New campaign offices for both candidates are springing up on a weekly basis across the state, and in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area, three local campaign offices are currently running at full steam. Obama organizers have a Downtown […]