Straddling borders
Population growth and the impact of a more congested community is not limited to one political jurisdiction. But how well is this place set up to build transportation infrastructure that […]
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SROs may return to Albemarle schools After replacing school resource officers with unarmed safety coaches, Albemarle County Public Schools has requested funding to hire a single SRO, in response to […]
More, more, more
This week, Charlottesville is expected to release the second of three sections of a new zoning code that is intended to increase residential density across the entire city and make […]
UVA Berns down
When Sen. Bernie Sanders took the stage at the University of Virginia on March 2, he told the crowd that “real politics” is about understanding who’s winning in American society […]
A fresh look
By Giulia Silverstein For decades, the Corner has epitomized Charlottesville’s character as an amalgamation of students and locals. Visually, this iconic strip has seen minimal transformation over the years, but […]
Shots heard ’round the city
Less than 24 hours before Albemarle police shot and killed Billy Sites on February 28 near the Red Roof Inn, Michael Kochis, Charlottesville’s new police chief, held a community forum […]
Once and future
As the third month of the third year of the third decade gets underway, Charlottesville is poised for a new future. All over the city, landowners will have more space […]
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Charlottesville teachers win collective bargaining rights Charlottesville City Schools employees now have collective bargaining rights—and soon, Albemarle County Public Schools staff may too. On March 2, the Charlottesville School Board […]
In brief
Leah Puryear appointed to City Council Leah Puryear is Charlottesville’s newest city councilor. Council unanimously selected Puryear to fill former councilor Sena Magill’s seat during a February 23 meeting. After […]
Feel the Bern
By Sofia Heartney Sen. Bernie Sanders is coming to the University of Virginia this week as part of his book tour for the recently published It’s OK to Be Angry […]