Rollin’ up
When you’re short on time, or keeping close to home, these services on wheels are super convenient. Good Waffles & Co. Good Waffles & Co. is committed to discovering every […]
Stronger together
“Over 50 years, Madison House’s model of student-led, peer-recruited service has created an unmatched culture of service at the University of Virginia,” says Tim Freilich, executive director of Madison House, […]
Write stuff
Immigrating to the United States is a challenge in itself, but not knowing English can make adjusting to everyday life even more difficult. To ease this tough transition, Literacy Volunteers […]
Free ride
In an effort to give working locals a break, Charlottesville Area Transit made its CAT buses free to ride at the beginning of the pandemic. Then, in March of this […]
We’ll all float on
The winding, lush, scenic Rivanna offers a great opportunity to beat the summer heat and experience central Virginia’s natural beauty without leaving Charlottesville city limits—and the best way to enjoy […]
Leafing its mark
With roots dating back to 1860, the Pratt Ginkgo—named for a civil engineer credited with improving Grounds in the mid-19th century—gets our vote for best tree (if there were such […]
Going off script
The first time Chris Alan saw Vince Morris do his stand-up was on an episode of “Def Comedy Jam.” “After watching it, I go, ‘What the hell was that? Was […]
Music to our ears
What if you took the VIP experience of a music festival and turned it into the entire event? That’s the question Festy founder Michael Allenby asked himself last fall, when […]
He’ll back us up
Since the early ’90s we’ve become used to Dave Matthews sightings around town—the affable hometown boy is generous with his time and his support of the local community. Yet there […]
Art in the house
The Fralin Museum of Art had to close its doors during the pandemic, but it did not close its collection. For the Fralin from Home initiative, the museum recorded talks […]