Dodging plastic forks and pepper packets
If you’re taking it to go, your lunch is going to result in at least a small amount of waste. What local spots have the greenest packaging?
Day 23: Snow day equals slow day
Let’s talk snow, brick watchers. Even before Brick Watch was born, C-VILLE did a cover story on the Mall rebricking,
Win free tickets to O’Death at Gravity Lounge!
Need tickets to Friday’s gig? They’re yours if you can answer this question
Bruce Springsteen returns to JPJ!
The Boss and the E Street Band will perform at John Paul Jones Arena on May 5, roughly one year after they last performed in Charlottesville.
Biscuit Run project put on hold
Over the weekend, Steve Blaine, an attorney representing Biscuit Run, told the Daily Progress that the project has been put on hold due to the economy.
Day 22: Dust, parties and mazes…oh my!
Apparently, there has been a dust problem on the Downtown Mall lately. Who knew? OK, enough gloating, it’s time to talk about…parties.
McAuliffe broadcasts first TV ad
It’s only January and Terry McAuliffe has already thrown the first punch. McAuliffe, who just this month officially announced his intention to run for governor, is broadcasting the first TV ad in this year’s gubernatorial race.
Reservoir task force finishes report on dredging
In the final report, the task force gave only two primary reasons for dredging: maintaining channels for UVA rowing and other recreational use; and preventing wetlands from building up that might cause regulatory problems in the future.
Local police officer announces he will run for City Sheriff
The run for City Sheriff is officially interesting. Local police officer James E. Brown, III announced his intention to run yesterday afternoon.
Perriello votes against the release of bailout funds
Yesterday, Tom Perriello voted against releasing bailout funds, the second $350 billion of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) that was approved by Congress last fall.