Inside the uncanny world of competitive ESP
A new sporting event debuted over the summer, a form of mental gymnastics in which the less you “know,” the better you do. At the inaugural Psi Games in early August, […]
The Virginia Film Festival brings filmmakers, stars, and audiences together for a five-day celebration of cinema
Big-deal film fests are synonymous with location. Toronto, Telluride, Cannes, and Sundance evoke industry accolades and red-carpet credentials. Our own Virginia Film Festival has gotten pretty buzzy over the years, […]
Volunteers educate residents about their bear neighbors
“Everybody around here has a black bear story,” says Beth Kuhn. And Kuhn has likely heard them all. As outreach coordinator for the Rivanna Master Naturalists, the local chapter of […]
Two organizations are leading a charge for local civic engagement
UVA’s Karsh Institute of Democracy hosted its first Democracy360 event during what seemed like a politically charged time. It was fall 2023, and the ever-lengthening presidential election cycle was ramping […]
‘Car-light’ families in C’ville are trading car trips for e-bike rides
A single car no longer sufficed. Kevin Driscoll, his wife, and their young daughter needed another way to get around. But instead of a second car, they chose a different set […]
C-VILLE toured the open-mic circuit and here’s what we heard
By Tami Keaveny, Ella Powell, and CM Turner | Photography by Tristan Williams For songwriters and musicians of all genres, going from the page to the stage can be intimidating. […]
How Charlottesville helped put American single malt on the map
A passion project, at its core, is about passion. For the past decade, Gareth Moore’s passion has been to bring a new product into the world: American single malt whisky. […]
McGuffey Art Center toasts 50 years of collaboration and support
From the moment it opened on October 11, 1975, the McGuffey Art Center was a hit. Half a century later, the vibrant arts organization is still humming along, providing affordable […]
How aggressive immigration policy undermines due process rights in Charlottesville, and the entire country
In late April, three plainclothes federal agents swept into Albemarle County General District Court, and carried out some of the Trump administration’s earliest-known local courthouse detentions. There, in front of […]
Local high school football coaches on this season’s expectations and strengths
As high school football teams across the region gear up for the 2025 season, coaches from several local public school programs spoke candidly about their expectations, team strengths, and goals—both […]