How Virginia keeps your vote safe
Election season has come early to Virginia, with voting now open for the April 21 referendum on the state’s proposed plan for mid-decade redistricting. Nationally, President Donald Trump and Republican […]
City considers increase to real estate tax rate to balance the budget
Upping the ante It’s spending season in Charlottesville, and City Manager Sam Sanders presented the draft FY27 budget—totaling more than $327 million between the general fund and capital improvement projects—to […]
Albemarle County’s draft FY27 budget is bigger than ever
The numbers are in: Albemarle County’s proposed FY27 budget totals $724,021,078—roughly $86 million more than FY26. The budget, presented by County Executive Jeff Richardson on February 25, was balanced with […]
Downtown Mall sees increased visits ahead of 50th anniversary
Teacher arrested Albemarle County police arrested Nicholas J. Clark, a fifth grade teacher at Woodbrook Elementary School, for child pornography on Monday, March 2, following a cyber tip. The Charlottesville […]
Rezoning request for 153 units on Rio Road sails past Albemarle Planning Commission
Many public hearings for land use changes in Albemarle County are well-attended by nearby residents concerned about the impact of new development on their properties. Already in 2026, decisions on […]
City Council briefed on CRHA’s plans for a new generation of Westhaven housing
There have been very few renovations at Westhaven since the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority constructed 126 apartments in 1964 as a replacement for homes razed in Vinegar Hill. Decades […]
What candidates can, and can’t do, with surplus campaign funds
If you’ve ever signed up for campaign alerts or donated to a candidate, you’ve probably received a text, email, or letter asking for donations. Sometimes, those asks continue post-election. So […]
The strange story of Stefan Friedman and his faltering feast
This story was updated March 27, 2026, to reflect new information. When the axe fell on Stefan Friedman’s restaurants, their sudden closures left staff and patrons surprised. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue, […]
Prices peak and trough—and locals are cashing in their candlesticks and carats
After a 20-year love affair, Melanie Schaefer decided to branch out: to copper, brass, and bronze, that is. Silver, she says, has become too pricey for artistic monogamy. “In the last […]
Multimillion money matters, bargain bands, and flying forward—a local look at the latest in Albemarle County
In an ever-changing national political climate, it can be easy to miss the latest local goings-on. So rather than a look at what’s happening nationally, this week’s C-VILLE dives into […]