When discussing personal investments, stocks, bonds and 401(k)s come to mind. It’s true—these are definitely considered investments, but the largest investment that an American family has tends to be their home. The difference between your home’s current value and the balance of any liens against it represents your home’s equity. It is this equity that […]
On a map of Charlottesville, West Main Street lies smack in the middle of the city. For almost two centuries, this central location has attracted commerce, and it flourished in two waves. A third wave is currently rising in hotels and dining, or what is called the hospitality industry. A local business association has even […]
The Charlottesville Mural Project The Charlottesville Mural Project (CMP) held a dedication ceremony for its first mural at the IX warehouse by local artist Avery Lawrence in an ongoing campaign to showcase the talents of artists and designers while creating a more interesting visual landscape in the city. The CMP is an umbrella project […]
Moving Virginia Forward and Opportuity Virginia have each made $3.5 million in campaign contributions. Members of the UVA Board of Visitors have contributed significant sums.
A local artist commits to creating one comic a day for the month of November
While honor trials are confidential, and Perkins’ has not been confirmed, it now seems that the student did graduate this year
The November 21 deadline for Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to file a responsive pleading to the suit filed against the State (demanding more money) by the sellers of Biscuit Run (Forest Lodge, LLC) is rapidly approaching. The Jefferson Area Tea Party (JATP) continues to be concerned about both the political and legal aspects of the Biscuit Run transaction.
“What is the nature of Lee Park? Is it a neighborhood park or is it a 24/7 free speech zone?” said Mayor Dave Norris. “Since that is more of a policy question rather than a permit, more of a procedural question, than that’s where City Council needs to weigh in.”