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 […]
How Charlottesville is supporting its immigrant neighbors under the Trump administration
Immigration has long been an expensive and confusing process in the United States, something made more stressful by the ongoing crackdown on pathways and people. At a difficult moment in […]
ACPS announces changes to preschool and K-5 afterschool programs for 2026-27 school year
As students celebrate the start of summer break, Albemarle County Public Schools is already looking ahead to next year with updates to programming for its youngest learners. At the preschool […]
Five-story building proposed for vacant parking lot on Cherry Avenue
For the second time in a few weeks, Woodard Properties has filed a development plan with the City of Charlottesville for a building in what the new zoning code refers […]