Grrrl power
Sally Rose is a fighter. As a musician, they front the defiant rock band Shagwüf. As an activist, they’re a vocal supporter of marginalized communities. They’re also, like, an actual […]
Ladies only
There’s work, there’s home, and then there’s…a third place. Third Place Thursdays offers a monthly gathering built around a simple idea: a space beyond home and work. Hosted at Bar […]
Sugar crush
Inside York Place on the Downtown Mall, Vivi’s Cakes & Candy pairs handcrafted sweets with a heavy dose of charm. Owner Billy Koenig—who transformed years of local bakery experience into […]
Small big day
Getting married has become a reason to go all out with a huge event—often the bigger the better. For couples who want to celebrate their commitment without months of decision-making […]
On the record
Imagine that an average day in your job includes processing felony criminal cases, civil legal actions, deeds, mortgages and refinancings, wills, concealed-carry permits—and marriages. When people ask what you do, […]
Edible delights
“I was fond of my Easy-Bake Oven as a child,” admits Rachel Willis. So it’s not a big leap to learn that she grew up to become founder, owner, and […]
Be good
In a town with no shortage of picturesque places to pop the question, Shaniece Bradford offers a way to take things up a notch: personalized picnics. Just Be Picnic offers […]
Collected over time
When Erin Kinsey launched her wedding planning business in 2020, she became immersed in celebrations—and noticed how trends can make weddings feel similar. That realization led to Skylark Vintage, her […]
Sharing lesson
Public schools aren’t created equal. Neither is their funding. Charlottesville’s new citywide PTO aims to even out those highs and lows. “Our school parents are just spread pretty thin,” says […]
Honey, let’s go out
In 2022, the University of Virginia’s National Marriage Project conducted a survey of 2,000 straight married couples and found that 83 percent of wives and 84 percent of husbands who […]