Can Charlottesville become a city by the river?

Since the beginning of time, a river was a community’s source of wealth and prosperity and today, cities like San Antonio, Texas and Savannah, Georgia have capitalized on the river running through their downtowns by making their waterfronts vibrant with shops and restaurants. The city’s Parks and Recreation department is working to expand the trail […]

'Sikh guy' brings experience to mayor's job

Moments after his City Council peers chose him to serve as Charlottesville’s next mayor, Satyendra Huja departed briefly from his pragmatic tone to reflect on the larger significance of the occasion. Nearing his fourth decade in Charlottesville, Satyendra Huja will try to put years of service as an elected official and planner to the task […]