State paid Biscuit run one-third of what developers sought
For the last year, the big question looming over the Biscuit Run State Park transaction was how much the state paid for the 1,200-acre former development site.
State paid Biscuit Run one-third of what developers sought
The big question looming over the Biscuit Run State Park transaction was how much the state paid for the 1,200-acre former development site
Taxpayer State Park
Five years ago, local investors bought 1,200 acres of Albemarle County land for $46.2 million. The developers promised to build the county’s biggest and best neighborhood, and after two years […]
Albemarle judge nears decision on Mann climate case
The epic staring contest between UVA and Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli will continue for at least a few more days. Despite an August 20 hearing in Albemarle County Circuit Court […]
Ken Boyd is a man with a plan
After 17 years of working his way up the political ladder, Kenneth C. Boyd is arguably at the height of his influence, both as a Republican and as a local […]
Church/state divide falling for the sake of teenage porn
Sure, Thomas Jefferson was fervent about a “wall of separation between church and state”—but little did he anticipate the “shadows of the Internet” that would later haunt his beloved Virginia. […]
City misstep?
Hey man, what’s up with that whole Downtown Mall rebricking deal? The Mall seems pretty sweet to me as it is. Apparently, you haven’t been strolling down the Mall with […]
Few changes for land use tax
The July 9 Board of Supervisors meeting had all the makings of another knockdown, drag-out stand off. Lane Auditorium was opened up to overflow and abou
Supes won’t alter fundamentals of land use tax
Last night had all the makings of another knockdown, drag out stand off. Lane Auditorium was opened up to overflow and about 200 people filled the seats, most of them county residents there to support “land use tax.†There were boos, cheers and spontaneous mutterings.
Hunt is on for longer Mall bricks [with video]
The city has long been planning to rebrick the Mall—a $7.5 million exercise it says is necessary to keep it attractive to shoppers who otherwise might be lured to new shopping centers like the ever-in-the-works Albemarle Place.