Does more interest mean more interest?
According to Freddie Mac, one of the nation’s largest mortgage financing companies, interest rates have increased steadily during the past few weeks
Better, Faster, Stronger
Dear Ace: I had no idea Google had a dietary branch, but if what I’m hearing around town is correct, they’ve come up with something called “Google Fiber,” and the […]
Local politicians weigh in on the role of God in government
If you’re looking for a living example of the kind of extreme religious rhetoric, uttered in the name of policy-making, that would make the Founding Fathers cringe, you need look […]
"From the Beginning;" Chroma Projects Art Laboratory; Through May 1
After taking in the range of art that fills the new Chroma Projects Art Laboratory on the Downtown Mall,
UVA's class of 2014: more is less
On March 26, UVA released online admissions decisions to 22,520 high school seniors—a record number of applications for the university.
State "not really pushing" to plan Biscuit Run park
How long does it take to construct a state park? Look no further than Middle Peninsula State Park in Gloucester County. The 438-acre parkland was purchased in 2005 by the […]
The healthcare war may be over, but the battle has just begun
For anyone who thought that last week’s climactic vote on the healthcare reform bill would reduce the toxic levels of partisan rancor in Washington, think again! If anything, President Obama’s […]
High hopes
Dear Ace: Every year, my husband and I celebrate the beginning of spring with an aerial tour of the renewed landscape. We’re new to Charlottesville, and wondering where around here […]
Sudden return of MCP at-grade interchange baffles
A disconnect between City Council and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) over the planned 250 Interchange
Head of UVA's endowment resigns
When he began leading the University of Virginia’s investment management firm, he oversaw roughly $2.5 billion in assets. More than five years and one Great Recession later, Chris Brightman, CEO […]