County considers pesticide ban
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors could end the use of pesticides around the county’s parks and schools, depending on the outcome of a June 4 public hearing. At the […]
Your tax dollars, at work
Worked for the county for: 16 years Resides in: Albemarle County Job title: Support staff for county executive’s office. Mullins assists with day-to-day operations for the county. Best of times: […]
Council hears “final” comments on water supply
Dozens of supporters and detractors of the $143 million plan to meet city and county water needs until 2055 came out to join the public record May 19. City Council […]
The zen of Ben
Dear Ace: There used to be a singer around here named Ben Arthur. I had a mad crush on him. Whatever happened to him? (And, if you find him, could […]
GeT, Endless Mic and Illville Crew
The doors of Satellite Ballroom opened at 8:30pm and, 90 minutes later, my notebook was every bit as empty as my $3 Red Stripe. There were no signs of any […]
Nigeria Rock Special
“Ginger Baker” won’t be the first name that comes to mind when considering influences on Afro rock, but his hiring of Nigerian musicians for his post-Cream explorations of African fusions […]
Staff question new HR plan
When Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Susan Carkeek stood up in front of a crowd of UVA employees to tout the University’s new human resources plan, she had to make one tough sell.
Yet again, Bulldogs deflect Cav tennis title shot
Feel free to insert a corny “Georgia On My Mind” reference here: UVA continued its role as tennis whipping boy to the University of Georgia. In the NCAA men’s semifinals […]
What’s in your backpack?
Michael Thurston Age: 23 Year: Fifth Major: Studio art/painting Hometown: Virginia BeachWhat’s in your backpack? White t-shirt, plastic grocery bag, two pencils (one of which is broken), one unlabeled CD, […]
And now for something completely different…
Art galleries are a bit like the Hokey Pokey—either your left foot is headed in, or your left foot is out. Maybe you’re the type of person that makes time […]