Community land trusts coming to town
Between 2000 and 2006, the median sales costs of houses doubled in the Charlottesville metropolitan area, and the county nearly kept the same pace. As a result, housing became affordable […]
Red Light venue headed to Preston
Forget the motor mile—Preston Avenue is repositioning itself as the music mile, thanks to a little love from Coran Capshaw and his people. Red Light Management, operating under its moniker […]
Obama opens Charlottesville office, McCain MIA
On Saturday, July 19, the Barack Obama campaign opened 20 offices around the state of Virginia—including one on the Downtown Mall in the old A&N building—as it prepares to wage battle against John McCain for the presidency of the United States.
City residents adjust to pool changes
During discussions last year regarding what to do about the city’s crumbling indoor swimming facilities, the lap swimmers of the world—well, at least of the city—seemed to hold their collective […]
Your tax dollars, at work
Worked for the county for: 30 years Resides in: Albemarle CountyJob title: Copy Center supervisor. The Copy Center handles copy and printing equipment and holds a small office supply area. […]
Two four-story buildings slated for Fifeville
The wall separating one side of Fifeville from the other looks to become even thicker if the city approves the second and third phases of Grove Square, which goes before the Planning Commission Tuesday, July 22.
The missing sync
Dear Ace: Synchronization of traffic lights between Rio and Hydraulic roads seemed to work well for a while, but now I notice that I frequently have to make stops at […]
Corrections from July 8 issue
Due to a production error, Detective Todd Lucas was not identified in the opening photograph of last week’s cover story [“Does Charlottesville have a gang problem?” July 8, 2008]. Additionally, […]
Yesterday's Children: Growing Up Assyrian in Persia
Once upon a time, a dark-eyed, merry girl grew up in a city walled-in and defended from hot-blooded tribesmen. She bought trinkets at the bazaar and marveled at whirling dervishes. […]
Coming to terms with the city’s homeless problem
Previous coverage: Hope Community Center helps get jobs for two homelessFollow-up Residents question Hope shelter [April 22]Edwards: Haven’t talked about homelessness in “comprehensive” way Area homeless numbers rise [April 8]Children […]