Open hearts: Is compassion something you can teach?
Notes from the front lines Nurses weigh in on why the Compassionate Care Initiative matters Sue Kiley has a Ph.D. in cell biology, and studied influenza vaccines, H.I.V., cancer, and […]
Mainstreaming mental health: Inside Charlottesville’s Free Clinic’s study on integrated care
John Davis never pictured himself going to the Charlottesville Free Clinic, much less to regularly meet with a therapist. Mental health patients have to conquer society’s stigma and the negative […]
Finding Common Ground for everyone at the new Jefferson School City Center
On January 1, one week before the Jefferson School City Center opened, I stood in front of the building’s main doors and rattled them in vain. I’d hoped to slip […]
More biscuits and pizza, please! This week’s restaurant news
Ace in spades Brian Ashworth of Ace Biscuit & BBQ is making quite a name for himself in the breakfast and lunch scene. Starting January 26, the restaurant will also […]
Five Finds on Friday: Tim Gearhart of Gearharts Chocolates
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. This week’s picks come from Tim Gearhart, the Culinary Institute of America graduate behind the world class […]
Brunello di Montalcino’s under the Tuscan shadow
Americans have a love affair with Tuscany and few grapes are as quintessentially Italian as the cherished region’s workhorse, Sangiovese. Chianti Classico may be where it’s best known, but it’s […]
In an age of granite countertops, Tommy and Kemp Hill serve breakfast off heart pine wood
Living in a farmhouse that dates back to 1860 is not for everyone. “It can get pretty cold. Our home isn’t known for its insulation,” admitted Kemp Hill. But she, […]
Tropical treat: A beginner’s guide to growing orchids
Fascinated with orchids? So is anyone with eyes, at this time of year when the world outside tends toward browns and grays. Orchids can bring a splash of tropical color […]
Aging well: For this mid-century modern, it’s what’s inside that counts
Forty years ago in Charlottesville, modern houses were not nearly as common as they are today. Walter and Ruth Wadlington lived on Yorktown Drive with their four children, and when […]
Order up! Who’s got the best burger in Charlottesville?
I used to plot burgers on the national map like I was tracking a serial killer. The Rusty Nail, Canton, Michigan. Casino El Camino, Sixth Street, Austin. Some Irish bar, […]