The Albemarle Board of Supervisors is not likely to expand the county’s designated growth areas any time soon, so economic development officials have to make the most of what they have. That includes a 62-acre section of land along Broadway Street on the western side of the Rivanna River that is entirely surrounded by the […]
The Albemarle Board of Supervisors is not likely to expand the county’s designated growth areas any time soon, so economic development officials have to make the most of what they have. That includes a 62-acre section of land along Broadway Street on the western side of the Rivanna River that is entirely surrounded by the […]
At a special session on January 16, the Albemarle County School Board interviewed seven candidates to fill its Rio District seat, which is vacant following the death of Chuck Pace. The board must appoint a new representative by February 3. Among the applicants is Jim Dillenbeck, who ran for the seat against Pace in November. […]
In his new book Harbingers, Charlottesville resident Tim Heaphy outlines his work as the lead investigator of August 12, 2017, and January 6, 2021, and what the commonalities between the two incidents mean for the future of American democracy. “These two events are linked in history, and I felt like I had this unique ability […]
Charlottesville City Schools will have two mental wellness days each school year, beginning in 2025-26. “I know that it can be very difficult to find a moment’s rest during the academic year,” said Superintendent Royal Gurley in a December announcement. “Teachers are supporting student success not just during the school day but after hours as […]
Charlottesville has its share of decades-old businesses that are locally owned and operated and insinuated into the fabric of the community. Unfortunately, in the coming weeks, it will have one less. The owners of Reid Super-Save Market, a popular grocery store on Preston Avenue, announced January 6 that they have accepted an offer from local […]
In any given year, Albemarle’s community development department processes thousands of documents that are used to determine what gets built throughout the county. As 2025 begins, the county has launched a new way for residents and businesses to access those documents via the internet. Monday morning saw the debut of Civic Access. “This portal provides […]
As the saying goes, “new year, new me,” but the United States is starting 2025 with a rerun: the inauguration of Donald Trump and a Republican majority in the U.S. House and Senate. Few of Trump’s priorities have clearly outlined policy proposals, either on his campaign website or in his official statements post-election. The president-elect’s […]
A company that specializes in managing accommodations for area visitors is now overseeing two additional downtown properties. Stay Charlottesville now operates a six-room inn at 400 W. High St. as well as the 200 South Street Inn. “What’s happening is these really great properties need updating and they had huge amounts of cost associated with them […]
Ahead of the 2025 state legislative session, Dels. Katrina Callsen and Amy Laufer launched their respective reelection campaigns. Both Charlottesville-area delegates have been endorsed by state Democratic party leaders, including Speaker of the House of Delegates Don Scott and state Sen. Creigh Deeds. Callsen gathered supporters at the Virginia Discovery Museum on December 29 to […]
Despite community outcry and fundraising efforts, longtime Charlottesville grocery store Reid Super-Save Market will close on January 25. Neighboring nonprofit Twice is Nice has purchased the Reid’s space, and plans to move in in early 2026, according to a January 6 press release. Reid’s co-owner Sue Clements says many factors contributed to the decision to […]