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Boylan Heights, a prominent bar on the Corner, came under fire after then-general manager Adharsh McCabe claimed the bar restricts nonstudent entry to create a “no-drugs, no-thugs scene.”

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After backlash over ‘thugs’ comment, Boylan Heights manager no longer employed by bar

By Maggie Servais and Jake Gold | May 26, 2018

Boylan's now-former general manager told The Daily Progress that the bar required patrons to present a student ID after 11 p.m. to maintain a “no-drugs, no-thugs scene.”

As city manager, Jones acts as the chief executive officer for the City and oversees many services.

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Charlottesville will not renew City Manager Maurice Jones’ contract in December

By Jake Gold | May 25, 2018

Jones has held the title of city manager for eight years.

According to Councilor Wes Bellamy, Brackney will be the first black female chief of police in the City of Charlottesville.

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City Council formally confirms RaShall Brackney as police chief

By Geremia Di Maro | May 25, 2018

Brackney is a retired 30-year member of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the former chief of police of George Washington University.

“Policing is when you come into your community and you get to know your community, you get to have a relationship with your community,” said local activist and City resident Rosia Parker during the hearing.

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City Council holds final public hearing on the creation of a police civilian review board

By Geremia Di Maro | May 25, 2018

The Council will appoint seven inaugural applicants to aid in the establishment process of the full board at its meeting June 4.

The commission will study the University’s role during segregation in order to provide advice and recommendations to the University president.

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U.Va. announces appointments to the President’s Commission on the University in the Age of Segregation

By Kate Bellows | May 24, 2018

Kirt von Daacke and Andrea Douglas will co-chair the commission, which is chartered for four years and will commence this fall.

RaShall Brackney, former police chief at George Washington University, was recommended to replace interim CPD chief Thierry Dupuis

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Charlottesville city manager recommends new chief of police

By Geremia Di Maro and Jake Gold | May 15, 2018

RaShall Brackney formerly worked as chief of police of George Washington University.

Residents of Charlottesville can select from four potential names for Emancipation Park including Central Park, Library Park, Market Street Park and Swanson Legacy Park. The finalists for Justice Park are Court Square Park, Courthouse Park and Justice Park.

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City of Charlottesville releases updated parks renaming survey

By Tadd Luhan | May 9, 2018

The previous survey received over 38 percent of its votes from IP addresses outside of Virginia.

Theresa "Red" Terry camped in a treehouse near Roanoke for five weeks to protest the construction of a natural gas pipeline.

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Tree-sitting protesters ‘Red’ and ‘Minor’ Terry rally against pipelines with Indivisible Charlottesville

By Jake Gold | May 7, 2018

The mother-and-daughter duo protested the seizure of their family-owned land near Roanoke by occupying nearby trees for five weeks.

Planning Commission Chair Lisa Green speaking at the community workshop.

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Charlottesville hosts first of several workshops on comprehensive plan update

By Victoria Dancu | May 5, 2018

The City is currently in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide future development in the community.

The Ivy Corridor redevelopment process will be centered around the inclusion of green spaces and pedestrian accessibility.

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City Planning Commission holds work session on Ivy Corridor development

By Nafisa Mazumdar | May 1, 2018

U.Va. Architect Alice Raucher and consultant Gautam Sundaram present ideas for Ivy/Emmet redevelopment.

The John Paul Jones Arena is University students' go-to destination for the biggest musical acts.

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Board of Visitors approves demolition of U-Hall

By Kara Peters | April 30, 2018

The demolition could be completed as soon as 2020.

Molly Schwartzburg is the curator for the Albert & Shirley Small Special Collections Library.

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Burned Ku Klux Klan cross returns to Special Collections exhibit

By Isabel Dixon | April 30, 2018

The cross was originally removed from display after the white nationalist rallies of Aug. 11 and 12.

Applicants for the police Civilian Review Board responded to audience submitted questions at a candidate forum hosted by the City of Charlottesville earlier this year.

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Police Civilian Review Board applicants talk accountability, transparency at forum

By Haley Edmonds | April 30, 2018

The City of Charlottesville hosted a forum to allow for 13 candidates seeking membership on a seven-member Police Civilian Review Board to answer questions from community members.

15,000 individuals attended this year's Foxfield Races.

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Five people arrested at 41st annual Foxfield Races

By Nik Popli | April 28, 2018

The Albemarle County Police Department released preliminary figures Saturday evening stating there were five arrests made at this year’s Foxfield Races.

Kessler has recently made two visits to the Law School library.

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Law students and professor seeking no-trespassing order, criminal charge for Kessler and other white nationalists

By Jake Gold | April 26, 2018

Neither U.Va. nor the Commonwealth’s Attorney have openly granted the requests.

Representatives from the governments of the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County were present at the event to receive the proposed changes to local affordable housing policy.

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Interfaith group presents affordable housing ideas to City, County officials

By Sophia McCrimmon | April 26, 2018

More than 1,000 community members from 27 local congregations gathered at Charlottesville High School in an effort to secure policy commitments on the issue of affordable housing.

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Analysis: Black residents about nine times more likely to be subject to stop and frisk in Charlottesville

By Victoria Dancu and Haley Edmonds | April 26, 2018

Using 2016 census statistics and the proportions found in a recent city report, The Cavalier Daily found that those identifying as black or African American were affected at roughly a nine times higher rate than white residents by stop and frisk policies.

The Athletics Master Plan includes more room for grass practice fields to replace those displaced by the relocation of the softball stadium.

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Details on U-Hall demolition presented to regional planning committee

By Geremia Di Maro | April 24, 2018

University Architect Alice Raucher said the initial phases of demolishing U-Hall should be completed by this summer.

The caucus itself took place in the gymnasium of the middle school. At final tally, there were 752 voters present.

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Charlottesville Democratic caucus draws crowds, Cockburn secures majority of delegate votes

By Eleanor Barto | April 24, 2018

According to district-wide tallied results, Leslie Cockburn has now won enough delegates to secure the Democratic nomination at the party's upcoming convention May 5.

43 percent of outside write-in voters chose a variation of Lee Park, a name the City said it would not accept.

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Analysis: Outsiders hijacked Charlottesville’s initial park renaming survey

By Jake Gold | April 23, 2018

Over two-thirds of the survey’s 7,535 participants cast votes from IP addresses outside Charlottesville.

After backlash over ‘thugs’ comment, Boylan Heights manager no longer employed by bar

Charlottesville will not renew City Manager Maurice Jones’ contract in December

City Council formally confirms RaShall Brackney as police chief

City Council holds final public hearing on the creation of a police civilian review board

U.Va. announces appointments to the President’s Commission on the University in the Age of Segregation

Charlottesville city manager recommends new chief of police

City of Charlottesville releases updated parks renaming survey

Tree-sitting protesters ‘Red’ and ‘Minor’ Terry rally against pipelines with Indivisible Charlottesville

Charlottesville hosts first of several workshops on comprehensive plan update

City Planning Commission holds work session on Ivy Corridor development

Board of Visitors approves demolition of U-Hall

Burned Ku Klux Klan cross returns to Special Collections exhibit

Police Civilian Review Board applicants talk accountability, transparency at forum

Five people arrested at 41st annual Foxfield Races

Law students and professor seeking no-trespassing order, criminal charge for Kessler and other white nationalists

Interfaith group presents affordable housing ideas to City, County officials

Analysis: Black residents about nine times more likely to be subject to stop and frisk in Charlottesville

Details on U-Hall demolition presented to regional planning committee

Charlottesville Democratic caucus draws crowds, Cockburn secures majority of delegate votes

Analysis: Outsiders hijacked Charlottesville’s initial park renaming survey

MCCRACKEN: U.Va. must end its dining contract with Aramark

Construction worker dies at U.Va. Contemplative Commons project site

Shots fired reported on Elliewood avenue

Midseason transfer and sideline staple Dante Harris is up next for Virginia basketball

Fire confirmed at Kappa Sigma Fraternity house

Men’s golf loses their stamina and finishes tied for eight in the Linger Longer Invitational

Significant increase in election campaigning expenditures from previous year, reports show

“Inside” offers actor Willem Dafoe a chance to command the screen all on his own

Students launch MoveUVA initiative to improve transportation safety

City Council approves appeal for First United Methodist Church solar panel project

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