Training for life
As a professional boxer, George Rivera fought under the name “Wartime.” Growing up poor and mixed-race, he learned to fight to survive. But now he’s taken on a different battle: […]
For a price
There’s a long way to go until the end of 2023, but key metrics are coming in on how the real estate market fared in the last 12 months. But […]
In brief
Return of SROs? After replacing school resource officers with unarmed safety coaches, Albemarle County Public Schools is considering bringing police back into Albemarle High School, in response to parents’ complaints […]
Who is Dashad Cooper?
“So, Dashad Cooper. … Who is Dashad Cooper?” Cooper asked, repeating the question back to C-VILLE. Cooper is new to politics and has not had the time to perfect his […]
A denser city
Of all the streets in a changing Charlottesville, Cherry Avenue may be one to watch closely to see how the new Comprehensive Plan might translate into a denser Charlottesville. […]
Building up the city
It’s often said at land use public hearings that there should be more places to live in Albemarle and Charlottesville. Both communities have adopted policies that seek to build thousands […]
Up to standards?
On January 6, the Virginia Department of Education released a revised proposal of the state’s history and social science standards of learning, after previously proposed standards sparked severe public backlash […]
In brief
City councilor resigns After two years of serving on Charlottesville City Council, Sena Magill has resigned. Magill announced her surprising departure at the end of council’s January 3 meeting. Overcome […]
In brief
Rebecca Berlin joins county school board Rebecca Berlin is the newest member of the Albemarle County School Board. On December 15, the board unanimously voted to appoint Berlin to the […]
Shots fired
Amidst holiday celebrations, a string of shootings hit the Charlottesville area in December. On December 18 at around 2:20am, the Charlottesville Police Department responded to a shots fired call on […]