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In brief: GOP map rejected, city spokesman resigns

Virginia Supreme Court rejects GOP mapmaker nominees Virginia’s redistricting process continues to lurch forward. Last year, voters approved the Democrats’ legislation creating a new, bipartisan committee to draw the districts […]

C-VILLE Writers | November 17, 2021

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(Don’t) take a seat: Downtown Mall still lacks public benches

Last year, the Seattle Department of Transportation installed 18 new bike racks on a stretch of pavement underneath Highway 99. However, the racks were not meant to provide more resources […]

bje2cb | January 8, 2020

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Traffic troubles: What will new development bring to an already dangerous intersection?

By Spencer Philps The opening of the Dairy Central apartment, retail, and office complex, slated for May 2020, is likely to bring more traffic to one of Charlottesville’s most confusing […]

C-VILLE Writers | October 30, 2019

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Complain here: City’s app helps resolve issues more quickly

A common gripe in Charlottesville among residents and city officials alike is how long it takes local government to get things done. But keeping track of complaints isn’t easy: Deputy […]

mattweyrich | August 7, 2019

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In brief: City digs in, winemaker dies, rioters plead, and more

Truth in scheduling: Progress joins City v. Civilian Review Board fray A Daily Progress reporter was a topic of discussion during public comment at the May 6 City Council meeting, […]

C-VILLE Writers | May 8, 2019

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Out of reach: Vets say Vietnam memorial is inaccessible

Charlottesville’s Dogwood Vietnam Memorial, dedicated in 1966, was one of the first memorials to Vietnam veterans in the country. When the John Warner Parkway was built, the memorial was improved […]

Lisa Provence | April 10, 2019

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In brief: Shifting precincts, hefty raise, murky water and more

Know your polling place It’s been an eventful couple years, and if you want to speak up when it matters (by voting in the midterms on November 6) your deadline […]

C-VILLE Writers | October 3, 2018

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Former police chief still on city payroll

Former Charlottesville police chief Al Thomas may have left last year, but it hasn’t stopped him from collecting a paycheck. Although the city said in December that Thomas’ retirement would […]

Samantha Baars | October 2, 2018

News

Out and in: A turnover of top local leaders

It was an unprecedented year for the city, but also one in which we saw a major shift among people in positions of power. Some heads rolled, some quietly retired, […]

Samantha Baars | August 15, 2018

News

Anniversary prep: City on lockdown

During the weekend of August 10-12, the anniversary of last summer’s violent and fatal clashes, the city will be on lockdown—or so it seems. Interim City Manager Mike Murphy today […]

C-VILLE Writers | August 2, 2018

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