What’s coming up in Charlottesville-Albemarle the week of September 23?
Each week, the news team takes a look at upcoming meetings and events in Charlottesville and Albemarle we think you should know about. Consider it a look into our datebook, […]
CCPJ celebrates 30 years of peacemaking in Charlottesville
Saturday, September 21 is recognized the world over as the International Day of Peace. It’s also the day a longtime local activist group dedicated to that very pursuit is celebrating […]
What’s Happening at the Jefferson School City Center?
Culinary Arts Students Develop Craft, Open up Career Paths at the Jefferson School City Center Can you name twelve ways to cook an egg? The students in Chef Eric Breckoff’s […]
Lessons from The Road: Learning from our foray into collaborative digital media
Early this year, Ryan DeRose started bugging my editor, Giles Morris, about a story in The New York Times. Like us, the founder of the local digital agency Vibethink had […]
Ask Betty: Less in the landfill
Teri Kent runs Charlottesville’s Better World Betty, a non-profit organization and online resource for locals looking to shrink their impact on the environment. Every month, Betty —Kent’s ’50s-housewife-meets-earth-goddess alter ego—answers […]
Green happenings: Charlottesville environmental news and events
Each week, C-VILLE’s Green Scene page takes a look at local environmental news. The section’s bulletin board has information on local green events and keeps you up to date on […]
On your Marks: Who will be Virginia’s next top cop?
Although you might not know it from the media coverage, there is actually a statewide race currently underway that doesn’t involve Ken Cuccinelli’s ethical fungibility, Terry McAuliffe’s used-car-salesman smile, or […]
Going strong? A local lens on Livestrong’s legacy post-Armstrong
When former cycling champion Lance Armstrong finally admitted to doping on Oprah in January, Darden professor Erika Hayes James saw a teachable moment. “I was watching the interview, and I […]
Albemarle pushes back against new accreditation system
Our regular Education Beat reporting is the result of a partnership with the nonprofit community news platform Charlottesville Tomorrow, which covers growth, development, public education, and local politics. Virginia’s public […]
Woolen Mills residents say stench persists at sewage treatment plant
The unmistakable stench of sewage is impossible to miss on the way up Moore’s Creek Lane toward the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority’s administrative building. It’s bad enough with the […]