In the latest chapter in The Washington Post’s fascination with Charlottesville and the Downtown Mall, tomorrow’s edition will contain a piece, already available online, that’s a veritable paean to the beloved heart of our city. After lauding city planners for their vision back in 1976 (but without mentioning the years it took for the Mall to catch on with businesses and residents)
According to today’s DP, a three-year study by StreamWatch found that three-quarters of the streams tested in the Rivanna River watershed failed to meet Department of Environmental Quality standards.
An eco-invasion of sorts took place this afternoon at Whole Foods Market . A busload of so-called “green missionaries” fanned out across the Shopper’s World parking lot to share the gospel of environmental sustainability. Members of the Conscious Goods Alliance (CGA) rolled up in a tricked out “veggie-busâ€
Details of the homicide that occurred Saturday, July 19 continue to unfold.
How far is too far for a concert? I bribe you with free tickets for your opinions.
With country music singing the praises of American soldiers in the background, the CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association, Gary Shapiro, and the founder of Crutchfield Electronics, Bill Crutchfield spoke this afternoon on the importance of free trade in the coming election.
A planned outlet mall in Zion Crossroads is now on “indefinite hold,” according to the Daily Progress. The weakening economy, which is causing closures of retail space nationwide, is the reason why the plan has been axed.
With a few classes and good behavior, UVA quarterback Peter Lalich will be able to get rid of an underage possession of alcohol misdemeanor charge, according to a report from AM radio station 1070 WINA. The 20-year-old sophomore was in court Monday
Last night’s City Council meeting was to be dominated by discussion of the re-bricking of the Downtown Mall but that was upstaged by the public comment period.