In brief: Masked up, KKK attacks, and more
Masked up On May 26, Governor Ralph Northam declared that all Virginians 10 years and older must wear masks while in public indoor spaces, including retail stores, buses, and restaurants […]
Flushed out: Business owners say downtown’s shortage of public toilets is a longstanding problem
By Spencer Philps Spend enough time on the Downtown Mall late at night and you’re bound to see it happen: someone hunched over against a wall “relieving” himself. Downtown business […]
Dire straits: Business association wants $250,000 for mall recovery
The Downtown Mall is not faring well, at least according to the Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville, which wants the city to pump up the maintenance and provide DBAC with […]
Feelin’ the squeeze: Hundreds appeal new commercial tax assessments
No one likes paying taxes. And Charlottesville property owners who saw their commercial assessments go up 65 percent, 90 percent or 100 percent really don’t like it—and they’re letting the […]