Other news we heard last week

Tuesday, June 27No excuses for college grads Unemployment in Charlottesville dropped to 2.2 percent from 2.5 percent between April and May, according to news today from the Virginia Employment Commission. The drop mirrors a statewide dip in the jobless rate—at 2.9 percent, Virginia’s May unemployment rate is the lowest in five years. The Associated Press […]

Other news we head last week

Brooks’ pro chances improve
Former UVA linebacker Ahmad Brooks might get to the NFL after all. Results were released today of a Charlottesville workout witnessed by 31 of 32 NFL team representatives in anticipation for the NFL Supplemental Draft on July 13. Despite 96 degree heat, Brooks ran a 4.68 second 40-yard dash—but as importantly, he has passed five drug tests in the past 10 weeks. At UVA, Brooks had a mercurial career, transitioning from heroic Butkus Award finalist in 2004 to being placed on injured reserve in 2005 to being booted from the team this spring for undisclosed discipline issues.

wellness • kids • arts • OUTDOORS • Grab Bag

Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society Walking Tours McIntire Building, 200 Second St. NE. 296-1492. www.albemarlehistory.org. Guided tours of historic Downtown every Sat-urday from April through October, 10am. Free. Beginner Bike Ride www.cambc.org. Join the Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club for an easy, socially-paced ride, select Tuesdays and Sundays. Next ride is Sunday, July 4, at Walnut […]

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Former UVA coach loses his cool with Team USA

Apparently, there\’s nothing like an embarrassing loss to get the blood boiling. Bruce Arena, a former UVA soccer coach and current coach of Team USA, had some choice words for his players after their 0-3 World Cup shutout by Czechoslovakia last night. Arena targeted U.S. midfielder DaMarcus Beasley in particular, telling reporters, “We got nothing from Beasley.” Beasley, in response, critiqued Arena\’s tactics and choice of player formations.

Other news we heard last week

And now this from the Better-Late-Than-Never Department: The UVA men’s lacrosse team won the 2006 NCAA Division 1 Championship! They capped an exciting season with a precedent-setting perfect record. And, it all happened…last month!

A rotating listing of classes, workshops and ongoing events

TryTHISNOW Acting for Film 1144 E. Market St., Suite C. 977-1371. Offers acting for film classes with Emmy Award-winning director David Webster every Tuesday and Wednesday, 5-6:30pm. $150 per month. Albemarle Therapy 1102 Rose Hill Dr. 979-8628. Offers an open gym/indoor playground for children 4 years or younger, with parental supervision, every Monday and Wednesday, […]