When a flashmob strikes
Have we seen the start of a new tradition? On December 12 at around midnight, a group of 1,000-plus students flooded Clemons Library for a party phenomenon known as a […]
Rights recognized for public housing residents
For years, rumors have circulated among Westhaven residents that redevelopment was coming—whether they liked it or not. But now that redevelopment is imminent, residents of Westhaven and the rest of […]
Innisfree closes, Mall casualties add up
The latest casualty of the nation’s economy is Innisfree World Artisans, joining the list of closing businesses on the east end of the Downtown Mall with Sage Moon and Migration […]
Belvedere developer says LEED has snags
Chris Schooley, until recently a leader in Stonehaus’s Belvedere project off Rio Road East
Turf questions linger after supes' approval
Though the county Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $225,000 to replace natural grass on high school football fields with synthetic turf, questions remain about the safety of the turf. […]
City requests board restructuring
Despite recent controversy, City Council has recommended to reappoint Mike Gaffney to a fourth two-year term as joint chair of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) and the Rivanna […]
City misstep?
Hey man, what’s up with that whole Downtown Mall rebricking deal? The Mall seems pretty sweet to me as it is. Apparently, you haven’t been strolling down the Mall with […]
Atwood scales back Waterhouse project
A year ago, the nine-story Waterhouse project consisted of twin towers rising above Water Street.
UVA staff union will shut down
In May 2002, Jan Cornell quit her job as an editor at UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies to become a full-time union organizer
Old yellers
Dear Ace: I’m confused. UVA’s mascot is the cavalier, but the students are all called “hoos,” which, to me, seems to have more to do with a big-eyed nocturnal animal […]