Inside the Gothic-revival sanctuary on Market Street under sunlight streaming through stained-glass windows, a woman is getting a massage. Flowers decorate tables in the dining area, where the day’s breakfast menu offers an omelet with meat, mushroom and onion, grits, granola and yogurt, using as much locally sourced food as possible.
One of the reasons so many of us love this area is that in times of reflection or stress, through every season, the beauty, the wonder, and the solace of nature is freely available to everyone. Or is it? Examining that question has spurred efforts to make natural and recreational sites more accessible to those […]
The University of Virginia women’s basketball team pulled off a stunning upset March 23, defeating No. 2-seed University of Iowa 83-75 in double overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Before facing the Hawkeyes on their home court, the 10th-seeded Hoos, who haven’t made a Sweet 16 appearance since 2000, battled their way […]
By April 22, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors will decide whether to increase the personal property tax rate by 15 cents to devote more money toward the county’s fledgling affordable housing investment fund. Earlier this month, supervisors approved the use of just over $4 million from the fund on five projects to support a variety […]
