Police plan drone program expansion
The Charlottesville Police Department wants to expand its drone program by adding a drone first-responder component, which would observe and report on more types of public safety incidents. Sgt. Brian […]
BAR denies request to approve cafe counter installed before city approval
Permission denied
Over the summer, the owners of Sal’s Caffe Italia installed a U-shaped service counter around a tree in the space they lease on the Downtown Mall from the City of […]
Voters to decide whether a fundamental right to vote should be guaranteed in Virginia’s constitution
Virginians are weighing three constitutional amendments this November. If adopted, Amendment 3 would change how the Commonwealth restores former felons’ voting rights. On the ballot, Question 3 reads: “Should the […]
Albemarle Supervisors approved $6.64 million for housing projects
In Albemarle County’s last two budget cycles, a coalition of groups have asked the Board of Supervisors to spend at least $10 million a year on projects to guarantee units […]
It’s the most terrifying time of the year—oh, and also Halloween
If you follow politics, you don’t need ghosts or goblins to get your nerves fraying in late October. Here in Virginia, where staggered elections mean partisans never get a year […]
Voters weigh removing the existing ban on same-sex marriage from Virginia’s constitution
Virginians will cast their votes on three constitutional amendments this year. If adopted, the second proposed amendment would remove language barring same-sex marriage from the state constitution and create additional […]
West Main tattoo shop moves to Rose Hill Drive following renovation mishap
A company called Rock Mountain LLC purchased a two-story commercial building in the 700 block of West Main for $2.2 million in April 2025. The top floor is residential, with the […]
Big-bucks Airbnb offers small grants to help struggling farmers bring in guests, profits
Times are tough for farmers. Recently released USDA data for 2024 shows all but the largest commercial farms posting years of net losses from agriculture, with non-farming income picking up […]
Garth Road regenerative farm owners seek special permit for agritourism events
The Virginia General Assembly passed a series of laws in the early aughts that eliminated the ability of localities to prohibit or otherwise ban farms, wineries, and other agricultural operations […]
Albemarle supervisors call for action from school board, greater state oversight
Updated October 19: The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors called its colleagues on the county school board to task at a special October 15 meeting, asking Virginia’s Department of Education […]
Increased bus service a top topic at recent UVA, Albemarle, and Charlottesville meeting
When the Albemarle Board of Supervisors met with the Charlottesville City Council on October 6, Albemarle County Executive Jeffrey Richardson was still glowing over what he said was a successful […]