Bowers case to move into federal court
Former UVA employee Dena Bowers\’ lawsuit against the University will change venues soon.
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Bowers case to move into federal court
U.S. District Court a common playing field for UVA
Former UVA employee Dena Bowers\’ lawsuit against the University will change venues soon.
After business closes, Martinsville must pay
Call it the governmental butterfly effect: A congressman takes a bribe in California, and 30 people lose their jobs in Martinsville, Virginia.
Speaker addresses “restorative justice” in schools
In light of several behavior issues last year, the Charlottesville school system has been searching high and low for disciplinary solutions. A fixation on “restorative practices” further manifested itself July 31, when high school Principal Joseph Roy spoke to an audience of more than 100 teachers, administrators and citizens about how restorative practices work in […]
Lake Anna plants set for public input
Two years ago this month, President Bush signed an energy bill that provided for millions in incentives to build new nuclear plants. Richmond-based Dominion Energy responded almost immediately, proposing two new reactors on Lake Anna in Louisa County, 30 miles from Charlottesville, to add to the two already stationed at the north end of the […]
Jeffersonian liberal hits local radio
Pissed off about how the government is handling the issues? Want to spout off on stem cells, gay rights, The PATRIOT Act, Iraq? If you’re of the mind that even a little Limbaugh is too much, local talk radio now offers broadcasts from the other side of the spectrum. National progressive radio host and self-described […]
Train in vain
Dear Lyna: Ace must agree: Nothing is worse than being kept up by noise on hot summer nights like these⦠unless, of course, you’re the one causing that noise. (Ace is looking at you, Advice Goddess, you salty minx!)
We’re No. 1! How do we keep it that way?
There is an argument circulating in my household, put forward by one of my college student sons, that the worst thing that ever happened to Charlottesville was being rated the No. 1 city in America—resulting in people from California with money to burn moving here, paying ridiculous prices for real estate and clogging our streets […]
Best of C-VILLE 2006
Well, here we are againâand there you are, too! For those just tuning in, and for everyone playing at home, let’s review the rules, shall we? As has become our annual habit, we’ve solicited C-VILLE readers to answer our call for the “Best Of,” and boy did you respond!
Best of C-VILLE Entertainment
ART GALLERYSecond Street GalleryRunner-up: McGuffey Art CenterSecond Street Gallery came in first this year, just edging out its former landlord (and numero uno in this category last year) McGuffey Arts Center. What sets Second Street apart from the others is its focus on a variety of contemporary artists. Its location in the first floor of […]
Best of C-VILLE Retail
YOGA STUDIOBikram YogaRunner-up: Studio 206Some like it hot. Actually, make that most like it hot. When it comes to body movin’ (and twisting, and stretching, and calming, and breathing), y’all seem to prefer a room that’s at least the temperature of the sun’s surface. So bring a towel—unless, of course, you’re headed to non-steamy runner-up […]