Missing girl turns up in Chicago
A missing Charlottesville 12-year-old was safely located in Chicago by federal and local authorities less than two weeks after she went missing. Lorena Sanchez-Toledo had been gone since April 15, […]
Lawsuit of the week
Plaintiff: Gregory Scott Sampson Defendants: Kroger Limited PartnershipCourt: United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia—Charlottesville DivisionWhat’s at issue: Whether Kroger is responsible for a power jack that […]
“You have the right to order an appetizer”
Officer Craig Sorotki advises the Prestiy family on their dining rights at Charlottesville’s Red Lobster. The tables were turned on May 2 as local cops passed out menus instead of […]
Homeless shelter prepares to close
In less than 30 days, the 45-60 people that regularly spend their nights at the Hope Community Center will have to find another place to crash: Their beleaguered shelter will fold.
City looks long-term for affordable housing
Since 2006, the number of affordable housing units priced under $100,000 in Charlottesville dropped by over 300, from 479 to 144 in 2008. During that time, the city’s focus on […]
Your tax dollars, at work
Worked in the county for: Almost six years Resides in: Fluvanna Job title: Elections Manager. Works for the Voters Registration and Elections department. Schermerhorn does election-official recruiting and training, works […]
Fifeville’s future
Last week, about a dozen neighbors gathered in a room in the Tonsler Community Center to do some basic event planning for a community day with an official from the […]
The incredible rise in Fifeville assessments
Year City assessment increase Fifeville assessment increase New value for a property assessed in 2003 at $75,000 Tax owed 2004 10% 19% $89,250 $973 2005 10% 24% $110,670 $1,206 2006 […]
One way to keep residents in homes
More feature articles: Fifeville’s futureNow at the crossroads of change, city neighbors clash Fifeville in fluxMapping out the neighborhood The incredible rise in Fifeville assessmentsOne force pushing out longtime residents […]
Fifeville in flux
CLICK TO ENLARGE More feature articles: Fifeville’s futureNow at the crossroads of change, city neighbors clash One way to keep residents in homesCity-financed rehabs The incredible rise in Fifeville assessmentsOne […]