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In brief

First glimpse of enslaved laborers memorial On July 16—just as we were sending last week’s issue to press—community...

Former police chief still...

Former Charlottesville police chief Al Thomas may have left last year, but it hasn’t stopped him from collecting a...

Out and in

It was an unprecedented year for the city, but also one in which we saw a major shift among people in positions of...

In brief

Hall of fame It’s never the right time to say goodbye, but loyal patrons of the University of Virginia’s iconic,...

Top choice

Two years ago, City Manager Maurice Jones announced the hiring of Al Thomas, Charlottesville’s first African-American...

In brief

City departures Besides the abrupt retirement of former police chief Al Thomas, City Attorney Craig Brown will head...

Public record

Following the tragic climax of Charlottesville’s summer of hate on August 12, City Manager Maurice Jones ordered an...

Spin cycle

Usually it’s hard to squeeze personnel matters discussed in closed session out of city councilors. That’s why the...

United we stand

It was the day that kept getting worse. The weekend from hell. Like many of you, C-VILLE Weekly is still processing...

Police Chief Al Thomas is...

The bass from the DJ speakers outside hadn’t quieted yet, but the second annual Memorial Day cookout in Tonsler Park...