City Council briefed on CRHA’s plans for a new generation of Westhaven housing
There have been very few renovations at Westhaven since the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority constructed 126 apartments in 1964 as a replacement for homes razed in Vinegar Hill. Decades later, funding and planning for a new era is moving forward. CRHA Executive Director John Sales told City Council...
Embracing hometown horrors over spring break
While many University students are spending their spring breaks escaping the bitter cold that’s dominated Grounds for the last few weeks — electing for exotic destinations like Cabo or San Juan — this spring break, I’ve decided to simply return back home, hoping to beat back some of the “prodigal daughter”...
The strange story of Stefan Friedman and his faltering feast
When the axe fell on Stefan Friedman’s restaurants, their sudden closures left staff and patrons surprised. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue, Omakase Obscura, The Wine Guild of Charlottesville, Vitae Spirits Distillery, and Old Metropolitan Hall—the entire once-bountiful table of Friedman’s company, A Moveable Feast—folded or...
Barracks Road shopping center beings final phases of construction
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Construction crews are replacing sidewalks and upgrading the public gathering space along Main Street at Barracks Road, between Spring Street and SOMA. The project includes removing the existing canopy and installing a new one. The replacement canopy is designed to improve visibility for...
Fork Union Drive In reopening in April
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Fluvanna County’s Economic Development Office has announced “after a year of dedicated work, The Drive-In at Fork Union is set to welcome moviegoers back beginning April 10.”. Rumors have been flying around the county for a few months, and the county...
Albemarle police conduct high-visibility traffic enforcement on Route 29
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Albemarle County Police Department announced a high-visibility traffic enforcement along U.S. Route 29 Monday, March 2, targeting driving behaviors that contribute to crashes. Hundreds of drivers along Route 29 North were the focus of the enforcement effort, which ran for part of...
Access to care continues to plague comp industry: panel
BOSTON — A long-running pressure point in workers compensation, access to care is becoming more difficult as provider shortages, hospital closures and broader health system disruptions ripple into occupational medicine, panelists said Tuesday at the Workers Compensation Research Institute’s Issues & Research...
Former 29 meteorologist Josh Fitzpatrick accepts plea deal
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Former NBC 29 meteorologist Josh Fitzpatrick pled guilty to one count each of disseminating images of another and filming a non-consented nude person, both misdemeanors, in Albemarle General District Court on Wednesday. Fitzpatrick was sentenced to one year with 11 months...
Newly elected Rector Carlos Brown to prioritize academic excellence, stakeholder trust
The University Board of Visitors appointed Carlos M. Brown to serve as Board rector Feb. 20. As he enters his term, Brown said his primary mission is to focus on academic excellence, and his secondary goals include creating accountability, community trust, affordability, accessibility and aligned leadership. Brown...
Barboursville Vineyards Sold to Investor Group
Barboursville Vineyards has been sold to an undisclosed investor group that will assume ownership of the iconic Virginia winery this month, with plans underway to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Winemaker and General Manager Luca Paschina confirmed the ownership change Tuesday. The sale also was announced...
