Plea agreement reached in 2022 shooting on UVA Grounds
Less than two months before the start of his trial, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and seven additional charges in connection with the […]
UVA launches new institute in collaboration with the Director of National Intelligence
University of Virginia and intelligence community leaders celebrated the official launch of the National Security Data and Policy Institute on November 21. The institute is a collaboration between the Office […]
Should a downtown movie theater be demolished to build new housing?
Crowds rarely attend meetings of the Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review, but quite a few people showed up for a November 19 preliminary review of a potential 184-foot-tall building at […]
Judge is ready to rule in Charlottesville zoning case, but opens door to more evidence
One month after City Council approved a new zoning code that allows more residential density across Charlottesville, a group of property owners filed a lawsuit arguing they would be harmed […]
House of Delegates committee advances resolutions calling for constitutional amendments
In the wake of the historic re-election of Donald Trump as the president of the United States, Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates Privileges and Elections Committee advanced three […]
In brief 11/20/2024
No shrinking Violet Despite a report of its impending closure, Violet Crown isn’t going anywhere, according to a statement published on the movie theater’s social media accounts. “While we are […]
Charlottesville kicks off annual budget work, but still needs to allocate ARP funds
It’s budget time again in Charlottesville, and at the November 18 City Council meeting, City Manager Sam Sanders gave council members his first budget brief of the fiscal year. Sanders […]
Democratic performance down in Virginia, even for reelected candidates
After a turbulent and historic Election Day, most results are in across the commonwealth. From the White House to Town Council, here’s the Virginia Department of Elections’ unofficial results for […]
Neighbors oppose private school in Albemarle’s rural area
The Weldon Cooper Center at the University of Virginia projects that Albemarle’s population will grow from around 116,000 now to more than 155,000 people in 2050, generating the need for […]
Charlottesville officials and activists discuss potential pedestrian safety improvements
After two pedestrian fatalities in October, safety for Charlottesville-area walkers and cyclists has been top of mind for local leaders and community members. While city officials are putting forward proposals […]