Western Albemarle Successfully Implements New School Policies
Western Albemarle High School implemented many new policies for the 2025-2026 school year. These policies include SmartPass, the Away-For-The-Day phone policy, and weapons screening. The majority of these were put into place for all of the Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS). The Away-For-The-Day phone policy is a...
Charlottesville planning to clean up Rivanna River trail encampment next week
The City of Charlottesville has hired a firm to clean up a portion of the Rivanna Trail where several people are camping out with work scheduled to begin start on March 24. “The effort is part of the City’s ongoing work to address public safety, environmental protection, and community health concerns in areas where...
City Council considers 2-cent increase to real estate tax
Work is underway on the Charlottesville city budget, with Council and leadership looking at a potential $0.02 increase to the real estate tax. The rate hike to $1 per $100 of assessed value would generate just under $2.5 million in new revenue, according to the city’s budget office. While...
Economic Development Authority sends $156.55M bond issue to Supervisors
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Economic Development Authority voted unanimously to allow the Board of Supervisors to move forward with a $156.55-million bond issuance to fund capital improvement, a refund of the bonds for the Rivanna Station Futures Property, and a refinancing of a 2015...
The Looking Glass is Charlottesville’s own slice of Wonderland
Those who venture far enough into downtown Charlottesville might just fall down the rabbit hole. Tucked away in IX Art Park lies a portal to another dimension where lush foliage, whimsical creatures and mysterious doorways are waiting to be discovered. This is The Looking Glass, Virginia’s first immersive art museum.
UVA School of Medicine climbs to 36th nationally in NIH grant funding
The University of Virginia School of Medicine rose in the national rankings for National Institutes of Health grant funding.
Board of Zoning Appeals to decide if proposed Fifeville apartments qualify as student housing
As Charlottesville’s zoning code continues its third year of implementation, the new rules face many challenges, some of which will go through the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals. On March 19, the quasi-judicial body will take up the definition of student housing as it relates to a proposed...
CHO says security lines moving smoothly despite nationwide TSA shutdown delays
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Reports of long security lines at airports across the country are raising concerns for travelers, but operations appear to be running smoothly at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. According to airport staff, the partial federal government shutdown — which has left many Transportation...
Charlottesville looking to hire 200 youth for paid summer program
A summer opportunity is now open for young people in Charlottesville to gain work experience while earning a paycheck.
Movies and TV shows casting in Charlottesville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
