My house is your house
“When is this thing going to start?” asks a resident during a redevelopment check-in meeting at Crescent Hall, one of several public housing sites in Charlottesville. Amy Kilroy, director of redevelopment […]
Ramadan in jail
Days before Ramadan, Islam’s month-long holy fast, the ACLU of Virginia sent letters to sheriffs and jail superintendents throughout the state to reiterate the religious rights of Muslim inmates. Each year, writes ACLU fellow Thomas Fitzpatrick, Muslim inmates complain about meals served during the hours when they are required to fast. The letters remind superintendents that the Department of Corrections provides meals before sunrise and after sunset, as well as a third meal for the late night hours.
Crime does pay
Crime is money for Brad McMurray, a business school graduate turned publisher whose Crime Times magazine began to appear on newsstands in area gas stations a few months ago. In fact, during a time when many newspapers struggle to match the costs of content and production with advertising revenue, McMurray is a one-man business with a steady influx of free content: the names and mugshots of hundreds of Virginia arrestees, whether they want the attention or not.
Ballot boxing
Feel spoiled for choice? C-VILLE assembled a few notes and quotes on the seven candidates currently vying for their party's nomination.
Retail
JEWELRY STORE Angelo Runner-up: Andrew Minton Jewelers As much a modern art gallery as a jewelry store, Angelo, as readers know, combines owner Lee Marraccini’s original designs with work from […]
Food & Drink
RESTAURANT MAS Runner-up: C&O Restaurant What’s a no-fail recipe for winning this category year after year? One part atmosphere (see Best Dining Patio), one part food (see Best Chef) and […]
Recreation & Fitness
PLACE TO HIKE Sugar Hollow Runner-up: Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park Not all 47 acres of Sugar Hollow are primo for hiking (some parts are better for fishing, […]
Entertainment
BIG VENUE John Paul Jones Arena Runner-up: nTelos Wireless Pavilion Size does matter. At least, that’s true when it comes to where you go to see your favorite acts. This […]
Services
GENERAL PRACTITIONER Greg Gelburd of Downtown Family Healthcare Runner-up: Bruce Campbell What a paradox! (See what we did there?) Greg Gelburd and Bruce Campbell dominate again this year. The winner, […]
Get back in your seat
JUMP TO: • CLUBS • TEACHERS • FADS & FASHIONS • HANGOUT SPOTS • HOMECOMING Just like teenagers, you folks think you know everything. And, while that may be true when […]