In Albemarle County, Park’s Edge residents endure stinking floods, rat infestations, fire hazards —...
"They just don't care," said one longtime tenant. "They just don't care." The post In Albemarle County, Park’s Edge residents endure stinking floods, rat infestations, fire hazards — and a frequently unresponsive landlord appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .
DUTTENHOFER: Library access should not come with a ‘study tax’
On May 7, I crawled out of the Clark stacks around midnight — bleary-eyed, head throbbing from a full week of exams and already dreaming of sleeping. Walking towards my car in the small lot behind Clark, I spotted it — a $65 parking ticket tucked beneath my windshield wiper. I had forgotten to add additional time onto
On the agenda: RPS budget cuts, Richmond resident planning commission
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Albemarle, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and the cities of Richmond, Petersburg and Charlottesville. Members are set to consider two proposals: one to establish a Code Refresh review commission, the other to create a resident planning commission to advise city counci
Staunton teen convicted in spree of car thefts
STAUNTON — A teenager who was one of two people shot earlier this year during an alleged illegal gun sale has pleaded guilty to multiple charges involving a rash of vehicle thefts in Staunton in late 2024. Braxton P. Ritchie, 19, of Staunton, was a juvenile when the thefts took place, according to Staunton Commonwealth
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA cares for puppy with gunshot wound
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A puppy is recovering at the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA after being shot in the head, an injury that left her without an eye and a broken jaw. “Our veterinary team was assessing her injuries... and they were able to determine that she had been shot in...
Charlottesville has doubled its taxable value in ten years
As part of a vote to authorize a grant program to assist some homeowners with real property tax relief, Charlottesville City Council on May 18 got an official report on the 2026 assessments. “Total taxable property increased from $11,767,301,300 to $12,205,639,500 which represents a total assessed value increase of $43
City Council to consider raising water and wastewater rates
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville is considering raising rates for water and wastewater service, and Monday night, City Council will hear a first reading of a proposal to do that. The policy briefing in the agenda packet notes the city runs gas, water, and wastewater services as...
Honorary Mel’s Walk unveiled on West Main Street in Charlottesville
Family, friends, and community members came together on West Main to celebrate the unveiling of a new honorary street sign in honor of Melvin Eugene Walker.
CPD investigating Cherry Ave. shooting Sunday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A man suffered a pair of gunshot wounds in an incident near the Exxon station at 701 Cherry Ave. on Sunday night, according to Charlottesville Police. At approximately 6:55 p.m., officers on foot patrol in the area of Cherry Avenue and 6 1/2...
Dogs from around the nation compete in Gordonsville
GORDONSVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Green Dogs Unleashed and Patch Brewing Co. teamed up for High on Hops, giving dogs and their owners a chance to compete in the sun. One dog playing was Salty, whose owner traveled from Michigan to be here. “I just think he’s wonderful. His nickname is...
