John McGuire vs. taxes
“My hope,” Congressman John McGuire says of HR1, the budget bill he voted for last May, “is that it’ll put jet fuel on our economy.” “There’s a lot of incentives […]
Primary care in Charlottesville deserves the spotlight
Primary care is where better health begins. It’s where a parent brings a child for immunizations, where a physician catches high blood pressure before it becomes a crisis, where someone […]
Woodard Properties buys Water Street lot for $15 million from Charlottesville Parking Center
One of Charlottesville’s most prolific developers has added another high-profile property to its portfolio by purchasing a parking lot where the City Market operates on Saturdays for seven months of […]
Supervisors allow building to remain within stream buffer
When Katharine DeGeorge and Jeremy Kent bought a house on 7.86 acres in May 2022, previous owner David A. Powell signed an affidavit stating he knew of no violations of […]
UVA receives $43.4 million gift for community early childhood learning center
School’s out for the summer, but Charlottesville’s investment in education continues. In a June 5 statement, the University of Virginia announced a $43.4 million gift to its School of Education […]
Charlottesville and Albemarle anticipate a banner year for visitors—but structural challenges and behind-the-scenes disputes could endanger regional tourism’s future
We’re so back. Tourism spending in Charlottesville and Albemarle surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2024, as visitors poured $989.8 million into the regional economy. With Monticello and other historic sites celebrating […]
Despite long list of openings, Charlottesville boards and commissions operating at normal vacancy rate
If you attended the June 1 Charlottesville City Council meeting, you may have been surprised when Councilor Michael Payne said, “there are a number of boards and commissions with vacancies,” […]
John McGuire vs. Hospitals
“Access to primary care in rural districts is a challenge across our nation, not just in the Commonwealth,” says 5th District Congressman John McGuire. “Half of America’s rural hospitals are […]
How a local physician advocates for LGBTQ+ patients across the state
Transgender Americans have seen big changes to their health care in the last 18 months. While medical and surgical interventions for young trans patients under age 19 are now banned […]
Albemarle Planning Commission recommends denial of rezoning for 18-unit development
A major objective in Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan is to “increase the use of infill, higher-density development, adaptive reuse, and redevelopment in the Development Areas.” That is a guideline, not […]