Svetz leaving city Parks and Rec?
According to local blogger, attorney and former candidate for City Council Jennifer McKeever, the City’s Parks and Rec. Director Mike Svetz has accepted a position for the same department in Arizona.
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Slutzky still silent about General Assembly bid
David Slutzky says he needs more time. The Daily Progress reports that Slutzky has decided to take a couple more days to announce whether he will challenge State Delegate Rob Bell, whose district includes much of Albemarle County.
Some PHA clients escape foreclosure
If the financial crisis has dragged you down, and it very well may have, this piece of real estate news will pick you right up. Some folks on the brink of foreclosure have found a way out.
Tom Perriello dubbed “New Breed of Congressman”
Today marks Tom Perriello’s first full day as the Fifth District Congressman. Yesterday, he was sworn in during the opening ceremony of the 111th Congress, and was soon named to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Events for the greenie in you
Let no one charge that the green movement is going to lose steam in 2009. If local events are any indication, it’s only gonna get frothier.
UVA receiver turning pro early
Kevin Ogletree, UVA’s go-to wide receiver this season, is declaring for the NFL draft despite having a year of college eligibility remaining.
High octane McAuliffe speechifies at Zocalo
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe held a town hall meeting this afternoon in Charlottesville.
Andy Friedman: Old country for art man?
The “Taken Man” and David Berman fan talks about his new album, his upcoming Gravity Lounge gig, and how recording with Paul Curreri is like Pictionary
Birthday gifts: Jaydiohead, Sam Shepard and Sparky’s Flaw
Today is your blogger’s birthday, and all he got was this lousy
For the birds
Wildlife watching is fun, but you don’t have to head to the wilderness. Sometimes you can spot animals in the hardware department.