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Charlottesville · CharlottesvilleThe number of farms in Albemarle County has been steadily declining for decades, but the county’s economic development office has a few programs in place to try to help some businesses survive. One of them is the Agribusiness Resiliency Grant Program which is intended for direct-market producers. “The pandemic caused major disruptions to this system and the second round of the Agribusiness Resiliency Grant program supports agribusinesses who ar…See the Story
Albemarle seeking applications for agribusiness grants
Charlottesville · CharlottesvilleThe city’s Board of Architectural Review has taken a look at preliminary plans for a new hotel to be built in a downtown location space where City Council previously approved a special use permit for residential apartments. “We’re changing our use from residential that worked well with you to go through a [special use permit] process for that, but instead we’re going to switch over to hotel use which we’re excited about,” said Jeffrey Levien of…See the Story
Charlottesville BAR weighs in on potential conversation of apartment building to hotel
Protestors · CharlottesvilleAt Thomas Jefferson’s University of Virginia (UVA), a pedestrian passer-by is commanded to stop videoing the “May Day” protest without “permission” and subsequently is told to “get yourself out of here” by a menacing protestor. Footage recorded May 1, 2024.The post VIDEO: “Peaceful” anti-Israel protestor threatens videotaping passer-by in University of Virginia no-go zone first appeared on The Schilling Show Blog.See the Story
“Peaceful” anti-Israel protestor threatens videotaping passer-by in University of Virginia no-go zone
Donald Trump · CharlottesvilleDonald Trump on Tuesday lamented the possibility that Columbia University's pro-Palestinian protesters could be treated more leniently than the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Experts say comparisons to the Capitol riot, or an infamous 2017 Charlottesville rally, are strained.See the Story
Trump, Republicans try to equate campus protests to Jan. 6 riot, Charlottesville rally
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Charlottesville · CharlottesvilleThe six members of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will meet at 1 p.m. in Lane Auditorium of the county’s office building at 401 McIntire Road. (meeting info) (agenda) Like Louisa, Albemarle County will also recognize Older Americans Month. Marta Keane of JABA will accept the proclamation. There will also be a proclamation honoring Public Service Recognition Week. “Over 900 Albemarle County Local Government employees work tirelessly t…See the Story
Albemarle Supervisors to adopt FY25 budget, consider funding for another phase of Premier Circle
Charlottesville · CharlottesvilleIn addition to the City Market held each Saturday in Downtown Charlottesville, the Parks and Recreation Department also holds an event every Wednesday. The season kicks off tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. but there’s a temporary change of venue. “This year, the market will be held at Pen Park by the Meadow Creek Golf Course while Meade Park completes its turf restoration,” said Justin McKenzie, the manager of the City Market. Market stalls are open to pr…See the Story