Summer internship program gets city kids hands-on with the great outdoors
On the last Monday in July, in the fields behind the Fifth Street Starbucks, a crew of sweaty high school kids is taking a mid-morning break, swigging energy water and […]
Political coverage of Charlottesville seven years after A12
Since August 11 and 12, 2017, Charlottesville has become a national political talking point. With the seven-year anniversary of A12 just around the corner, discussion of Charlottesville continues to be […]
In brief
Split decisions Virginia swimmers were in the spotlight this week, with stunning highs and devastating upsets at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Current and former Hoos Kate Douglass, Paige Madden, Gretchen […]
Charlottesville City Council discusses housing and salaries
Charlottesville City Council had a jam-packed meeting on August 5, covering everything from affordable housing efforts to potential salary increases for councilors. Earlier this year, the Virginia General Assembly passed […]
Meg Bryce appointed to Virginia Board of Education
Former Albemarle County School Board candidate Meg Bryce was appointed to the Virginia Board of Education by Gov. Glenn Youngkin on July 24. As a member of the VBOE, Bryce […]
Businesses near the much-debated Belmont Bridge hopeful for a comeback
Both Project Gait-Way and the Belmont Vortex created ways for planners to dream up ideas for the urban landscape around Avon Street. Since 2011, there have been many transformations while […]
A brief history of the two-decade process to replace the Belmont Bridge
On a warm morning in late June, City Manager Sam Sanders presided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Belmont Bridge, a $38 million project that for a time served […]
In brief
Moving forward After meeting with current residents of Carlton Mobile Home Park, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville announced it is working to secure financing to place an offer for […]
Charlottesville seeks public input on parks’ plan
The Charlottesville Department of Parks & Recreation is currently gathering community feedback and input as it develops a master plan for the future of the city’s public spaces. As part […]
Two apartment complexes planned for either side of Albemarle/ Charlottesville border
What happens when you build a pair of apartment buildings with hundreds of residents each on the busiest highway in the Charlottesville area? The community will find out in a […]