In brief: Kids defend skate park, Hudson announces campaign, and more
Grinding to a halt Last week, a final warning was issued to all skaters: If more than 25 people were seen gathered at the Charlottesville Skate Park—or other city parks […]
On the record: Departing City Manager Tarron Richardson reflects on his tumultuous tenure
“What’s been the hardest part of this job?” is, to outgoing Charlottesville City Manager Dr. Tarron Richardson, “a loaded question.” The city’s top executive tendered his resignation on September 11, […]
In brief: Protestors push on, police donors exposed, victims speak out, and more
Tenure trouble UVA’s “Great and Good” strategic plan lists “recruiting and retaining excellent and diverse faculty” as a central goal. But this year, two black scholars who have been denied […]
We love Charlottesville, but…
Building a better city New Year’s is a time for resolutions, but this year, we decided to focus our attention on city improvements, not self-improvement. So we asked a bunch […]
In brief: Mayor Walker re-elected, Lime scoots out, Chick-fil-a drives in
Loud and Clear Nikuyah Walker begins a second two-year term as mayor of Charlottesville, after being re-elected at the January 6 City Council meeting. Councilors Michael Payne and Sena Magill […]
New year, new council: Incoming City Council looks to build houses and trust
On January 1, three new Charlottesville City Council members will officially begin their terms. Michael Payne, Sena Magill, and Lloyd Snook will join current councilors Heather Hill and Mayor Nikuyah […]
Back to the drawing board: Protest over City Council revisions to CRB proposal
Nearly two years after appointing the initial Police Civilian Review Board, Charlottesville City Council inched closer to making a permanent oversight board a reality at their October 21 meeting, with […]
Bad lights: Glaring illumination mars night sky
On a night with a full moon, Rick Barnett can see pretty clearly outside his Belmont house. The problem is, he can also see clearly on moonless nights—thanks to an […]
Everybody plays: All-access playground moves forward
A place for all to play. That’s the goal of Bennett’s Village, a proposed playground for children and adults of all abilities in Charlottesville, which City Council approved April 1. […]
In brief: Perriello saves the day, lots of $$$, and council retreat chaos
Perriello’s Sierra Leone rescue A desperate mother needed to get her 5-year-old daughter out of Sierra Leone in 2003, and asked a stranger at the airport to take her child […]