Preview: SuperCLAWs battle for the cape and a cause
The growing CLAW league is strong enough for a man, but made for a woman like Sistah Mary Slammer (pictured). (Photo by Billy Hunt) The house is packed with fans fidgeting […]
HUD funding holdup continues to keep nine out of Crossings
On April 10, a dedication ceremony was held for The Crossings, a single-room occupancy, permanent housing facility located at the corner of Fourth Street and Preston Avenue
UVA president Teresa Sullivan's resignation shocks community
After just two years as President of the University of Virginia, Teresa Sullivan is stepping down in what the University Board of Visitors is calling a “mutual decision.”
As local land holdings grow, Jim Justice shares plan for string of retreats
Jim Justice II doesn’t call central Virginia home, but his footprint in the region is big—and growing.
New leash law has some residents barking mad
(File photo) For city residents, keeping a dog on a leash is commonplace. But in the county, where backyards are more spacious, some have come to expect to see animals […]
Green Scene: This week's environmental news
BULLETIN BOARD Eco reading: Virginia Cooperative Extension, a Virginia Tech-based organization that offers education in farm management, agriculture, and natural resources, recently announced that it has released several of its […]
The unlikely return of George Allen
Will George Allen’s ability to capitalize on anti-Obama sentiment put him back on the political map? (Washington Time-Zuma Press) Depending on when you’re reading this, Virginia’s ex-governor, ex-senator, and ongoing […]
County board remains split on Western Bypass
Albemarle County Supervisor Chris Dumler said he wanted to see for himself how the proposed Western Bypass would interact with the environment, so he hiked the 6.2 miles before […]
Trash talk: Single stream, dirty MRFs, and redefining waste
Baled plastic bottles—many likely from Charlottesville curbside containers—await pickup at TFC Recycling in Chester. The single-stream plant can process 6,600 tons of recyclables a month. (Photo by Ash Daniel) This […]
Your guide to hiking, biking, and rafting—oh my!
Blue Hole (Photo by Tom Daly) Jump in Nothing cools quicker on a muggy summer day than a dip in a frigid creek-fed swimming hole, and there are some beautiful […]