Local housing experts say a $50 million bond would be a significant but complex step in helping to rectify a shortage of affordable housing in the City.
It is often difficult for businesses to find initial success, but some local owners have found support from the City’s Minority Business Program.
In 1909, the United Daughters of the Confederacy erected the “Johnny Reb” statue to honor the Confederate soldiers that fought during the Civil War.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is currently in the process of pursuing de-gentrification in and around the local area.
The manner in which the data is digitally stored and presented to the public has previously come under criticism.
A release says the group will determine places where the relationship between U.Va. and the surrounding areas could improve, which may include wages, housing, education and healthcare.
The University is working with the City to look into the potential for scooter rental services in Charlottesville and possible safety concerns.
Fifth Congressional District candidate, Democrat Leslie Cockburn, held a rally Sunday evening at the Jefferson Theater to push for voter registration before the deadline Monday.
Fifth Congressional District candidates, Democrat Leslie Cockburn and Republican Denver Riggleman, squared off Monday evening at Piedmont Virginia Community College for their first televised debate.
In Guatemala, Maria Chavalan Sut faced persecution for her indigenous Kaqchikel ancestry. Her home was burned down when she refused to leave.
The Charlottesville City Council voted at its Oct. 1 meeting to approve the allocation of $200,000 from the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund to allow the City’s Housing Advisory Committee to initiate the process of developing a localized affordable housing strategy.
Leslie Cockburn, the Democratic candidate for Virginia’s Congressional Fifth District race, spoke to the University Democrats Wednesday night in Nau Hall.
The proposed hotel will replace the Excel Inn and Suites that burned down in May 2017 on the same property.
The Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the fire.
The one-hour talk last week focused on the recent approval of Medicaid expansion in Virginia to 400,000 low-income residents.
The University is expected to pay roughly $8.38 million for both water and sewer services provided by the City of Charlottesville by 2021, assuming consumption and rates remain static.
Timothy Heaphy — a former U.S. Attorney who was appointed as University Counsel this past August — spoke on his perceptions of the law enforcement response to the violent white supremacists rallies in Charlottesville during the summer of 2017.
Several professors and experts from schools and departments throughout the University and higher education institutions around the country convened at the Law School to reflect on the white supremacist rallies of Aug. 11 and 12, 2017 through a variety of panel discussions.
Fifth Congressional District candidates, Democrat Leslie Cockburn and Republican Denver Riggleman, squared off Friday, sparring over immigration, taxes and support of the Trump administration.
This event, titled “Claiming Your Power: American Racism and Radical Resistance,” featured a talk from Forman, a conversation panel with University President Jim Ryan and a question-and-answer panel with the audience.
