Students want nice buildings
Looks aren\’t everything, but, according to a recent survey, a majority of college students think that looks count for a lotâat least when it comes to buildings.
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Students want nice buildings
Study shows students reject colleges with grody facilities
Looks aren\’t everything, but, according to a recent survey, a majority of college students think that looks count for a lotâat least when it comes to buildings.
Dems ready for Senate primary
Poor George Allen. Back in March, The New York Times reported that the Virginia Senator is bored with his job. The paper quoted him telling a crowd in Iowa that the Senate is “too slow for me.” Well, be careful what you wish for-he Republican pseudo cowboy now has a pair of Democrats injecting some real excitement into his life.
Waiting list for head start
The local Head Start, a federally funded preschool program, ended last month, but officials are already concerned about how they will meet the growing demand for next year\’s classes.
Repairs slow going at Jefferson School
The Jefferson School’s historic designation may have saved it from demolition in 2002, but its national historic status also means improvements are slow going.
Downtown library extends WiFi access to Lee-Jackson park
Want to check last night\’s NBA box score while waiting for the bus at East Market? Well, as long as you have a wireless laptop, you\’re now in luck, thanks to City Council\’s recently purchased high-power wireless antenna.
CHRA looks to build new housing
After years of tumult, the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority seems to be stable and moving toward some long-stalled projects.
Major Hollymead investor sells
A major investor in the Hollymead Town Center plans to sell more than half its interest and beat town with a tidy profit.
City working on property tax relief
New legislation from the General Assembly gives Charlottesville\’s City Council more power to assist local homeowners with skyrocketing property taxes. Councilors are currently working out the details of the new tax relief programâso far, though, local homeowners shouldn\’t expect too much help.
Rain eases drought fears
As summer approaches, City and County officials are supposed to be coming up with a coordinated drought-management plan that will set usage restrictions in case of a water shortage. They haven\’t gotten the job done, but recent rains have eased fears of a summertime drought.
Soccer coach jailed on porn charges
Raja Jabbour was the girls’ junior varsity head soccer coach at Albemarle High until he was dismissed from duties on May 2, six days after his April 26 arrest and almost two weeks after he was indicted by a grand jury for possession of child pornography. He remains behind bars pending a third hearing in federal court to determine whether he will be released on a $50,000 conditional bond.