‘Permanent damage’
After almost three months, Charlottesville police have dropped charges against Patrick McNamara for the January 12 assault of a woman on the Rivanna Trail. The case against McNamara has been […]
Passing the buck
Charlottesville representatives returned to Richmond for the April meeting of the state legislature. The April 17 session was originally intended to address vetoes, amendments, and the state budget, but a […]
Hall pass
On Tuesday, April 30, representatives from the University of Virginia Alumni Association will publicly present a site plan for “a new Alumni Hall” at the corner of Emmet Street and […]
In brief
Rock solid Dave Matthews Band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the star-studded class of 2024. Musical acts become eligible for nomination […]
Change of plans?
The developer of a planned nine-story apartment building at 218 W. Market St. is considering building a hotel there instead. “It’s a great opportunity to further expose the Downtown Mall […]
Crowd pleasers
April is here and so is Charlottesville’s annual Tom Tom Festival, flooding the downtown area with events, music, and people. The festival has grown substantially in its 12 years, and […]
In brief
Taxed for time Charlottesville City Council worked down to the April 15 statewide deadline to approve the city’s budget for fiscal year 2025. Tax increases were a topic of hot […]
Green speak
Every seat was filled Saturday, April 13, as Dana Milbank recounted what led him to be aiming a bolt-action rifle out of his bathroom window at three whitetail deer. The […]
Price of prevention
Controversy arose last week when local violence interruption group the B.U.C.K. Squad announced that City Council reduced its funding for 2025. While councilors argue the $200,000 allocation from the Vibrant […]
One exit
Any structure erected in Virginia must conform to building codes created around a century ago to ensure safe construction methods are followed and that people inside can get out if […]