16 Rivanna River miles impaired
By the time Robert Brent, Regional Coordinator for Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), concluded his two-hour presentation at a recent public meeting on Water Quality in the Rivanna River Watershed,
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16 Rivanna River miles impaired
Blame for poor water health extends to animals, development
By the time Robert Brent, Regional Coordinator for Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), concluded his two-hour presentation at a recent public meeting on Water Quality in the Rivanna River Watershed,
New mascot to give you gas
Charlottesville Gas wants to introduce you to someone: the “blue flame without a name.” He’s cute. He’s cheerful. And, most importantly, he might turn out to be your very own benefactor if you play your cards right. Yep, this little guy could win you the prize pack equivalent of two crisp Ben Franklins if you’re […]
Hats in the ring
A number of candidates for major local office have either announced their candidacy or announced that they will announce their candidacy. Here’s a rundown: Board of Supervisors Three seats are open. Denny King is running against Lindsay Dorrier, and Ann Mallek will run against David Wyant in the White Hall District. Kevin Fletcher will challenge […]
Biscuit Run back to Planning Commission
The Albemarle County Planning Commission will reconsider their unanimous vote against rezoning for the 3,100-unit Biscuit Run project, the largest proposed residential development in county history.
Staircase due for climb up to code
Approximately two years ago, Regency Centers Corporation—a national owner, operator and developer of shopping centers—faced a bit of a dilemma as they neared completion on the Target shopping center in northern Albemarle. The County’s Comprehensive Plan called for them to build an egress to the adjoining property. A lack of parameters meant Regency could build […]
County gets impact fee option
With Governor Tim Kaine’s amendments and the General Assembly’s approval, Virginia now has its first comprehensive transportation plan since 1986, potentially bringing up to $1.1 billion per year to Virginia transportation. Most of the plan is designed to benefit Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. But Kaine amended the bill to include one measure that could […]
JPA bridge inches toward widening
As the regular Monday night City Council meeting wore into the night, members of the Jefferson Park Avenue and Fry’s Spring neighborhood associations came out to thank Council for progress made toward reworking a bridge that spans the railroad tracks between Todd and Fontaine avenues. This Jefferson Park Avenue bridge that runs over the railroad […]
Who’s been on the C-VILLE 20 list?
Who’s been on the C-VILLE 20 list? 2006 [20 for the moment] Sean Singletary, UVA basketball player John Grisham, novelist Bill Crutchfield, founder and CEO of Crutchfield Brian Bills, Charlottesville High School student and political activist Johnny St. Ours, filmmaker Kate Collier and Eric Gertner, owners of Feast! Abby Bellows, UVA student and activist for […]
Court date
Dear Ace: I thought the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court building was supposed to be finished by now, but every time I drive by it, it’s still under construction. What’s the deal?—Joe V. Hall Joe: Oh, no worries. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court is still open for business. You can still press charges against […]
Iris DeMent
music A few hundred people were drawn to the Gravity Lounge last Friday night by The Voice. Iris DeMent, born in the northeast corner of Arkansas, burst onto the country/folk scene in 1992 with the album Infamous Angel, 11 songs sung in a toned-down version of The Voice. Over the years—whether because of evolution or […]