Last month, the Virginia General Assembly became the first legislative body in the nation to pass legislation requiring that girls receive the HPV vaccine before they enter middle school. The bill included a provision that allowed parents to opt out their child. But when the bill came to Governor Tim Kaine’s desk, he amended it […]
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,
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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? 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 […]
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 […]