The Big Picture
Charlottesville’s oldest restaurant just reached a milestone. Opened in 1923 by University of Virginia alums Billy Gooch and Ellis Brown, The Virginian (shown at left in 1983) celebrated its 100th […]
In brief
Resilient Together To combat the local impacts of climate change and better prepare for natural disasters, the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the University of Virginia are collaborating on […]
Plan of attack
After years of effort, the Charlottesville Planning Commission finally entered the formal review process for the draft zoning ordinance. Though the city has emphasized community involvement throughout the project, the […]
Following suit
On September 12, Albemarle County Public Schools representatives were in court to defend against allegations its anti-racism policies are discriminatory. Previously dismissed with prejudice in April 2022, the case, […]
What’s in a name?
When the first students arrive at new residence halls on Brandon Avenue next summer, they’ll move in to buildings that carry the names of two professors whose lives were entwined […]
In brief
Worth a shot On September 11, the Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 boosters, manufactured by Moderna and Pfizer. The shots will be rolled out alongside the seasonal flu […]
Taking the wheel
School bus drivers continue to be scarce in Albemarle County, leaving hundreds of students without public transportation. And while ACPS has been working to fix the problem, the principal and […]
Community building
After getting a recommendation from the Planning Commission, Woodard Properties’ proposed Cherry Avenue development went before the Charlottesville City Council on September 5. The proposal includes affordable housing, space for […]
New plans for vacant land
As the University of Virginia looks to build a $100 million biotechnology institute at the Fontaine Research Park, Riverbend Development has filed its latest plan for a 69-acre parcel of […]
Toward a brighter world
When Neal Piper’s 3-year-old son Noah was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in 2019, the family’s world shrunk. “Shortly after his birthday … he started choking on his saliva […]