Local volunteers work to make the outdoors accessible to everyone

One of the reasons so many of us love this area is that in times of reflection or stress, through every season, the beauty, the wonder, and the solace of nature is freely available to everyone. Or is it?  Examining that question has spurred efforts to make natural and recreational sites more accessible to those […]

UVA women’s basketball headed to Sweet 16 for first time in 26 years

The University of Virginia women’s basketball team pulled off a stunning upset March 23, defeating No. 2-seed University of Iowa 83-75 in double overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Before facing the Hawkeyes on their home court, the 10th-seeded Hoos, who haven’t made a Sweet 16 appearance since 2000, battled their way […]

$4 million in affordable housing projects approved by county supes

By April 22, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors will decide whether to increase the personal property tax rate by 15 cents to devote more money toward the county’s fledgling affordable housing investment fund.  Earlier this month, supervisors approved the use of just over $4 million from the fund on five projects to support a variety […]

Virginia’s April 21 special election ballot, and where to vote

Ads for Virginia’s April 21 special election are everywhere, many rife with partisan language and intentional misrepresentations. Here’s what the proposed redistricting amendment actually says, the meaning of a vote in either direction, and how to cast your ballot. On the ballot, the amendment reads: “Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow […]

UVA alum creates a different way to start the day

Holt Walker made the leap from software to cereal, prompted by an issue that turned out to be an opportunity. “It was really just kind of out of a personal need,” says Walker, who spent the first years of his career as an investment bank analyst at Credit Suisse and a senior manager at the […]

UVA alum creates a different way to start the day

Holt Walker made the leap from software to cereal, prompted by an issue that turned out to be an opportunity. “It was really just kind of out of a personal need,” says Walker, who spent the first years of his career as an investment bank analyst at Credit Suisse and a senior manager at the […]

The Moth at The Paramount 3/27

Centering on the theme of American Dreams, The Moth brings five seasoned storytellers to town. Avid public radio listeners can attest to the power of The Moth, which, since its 1997 launch, has presented thousands of stories. Through deeply personal true tales shared by those who lived them, the show presents engaging, entertaining, and sometimes […]

The Moth at The Paramount 3/27

Centering on the theme of American Dreams, The Moth brings five seasoned storytellers to town. Avid public radio listeners can attest to the power of The Moth, which, since its 1997 launch, has presented thousands of stories. Through deeply personal true tales shared by those who lived them, the show presents engaging, entertaining, and sometimes […]

Swing Into Spring at The Paramount 3/29

The Albemarle High School Jazz Ensemble returns for its annual Swing Into Spring benefit concert, an evening of standards, pop, and R&B favorites hosted by Z95’s Sherry Taylor. Dropping Julia, Jay Pun, Morwenna Lasko, Ivan Orr, Charles Owens, and John D’earth are among the musicians who will join the award-winning, 34-piece band led by Andrew […]

Swing Into Spring at The Paramount 3/29

The Albemarle High School Jazz Ensemble returns for its annual Swing Into Spring benefit concert, an evening of standards, pop, and R&B favorites hosted by Z95’s Sherry Taylor. Dropping Julia, Jay Pun, Morwenna Lasko, Ivan Orr, Charles Owens, and John D’earth are among the musicians who will join the award-winning, 34-piece band led by Andrew […]