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Some improvement in the Housing Market in Central Virginia

A recent news report on Charlottesville's Channel 29, the NBC News affiliate, reported that real estate in the Charlottesville Area is stabilizing.The 2012 first quarter report from the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) shows... »

Charlottesville Quintet Chamomile And Whiskey Celebrate EP Release

Even though the band only formed a short time ago, Charlottesville, Virginia based musicians Chamomile and Whiskey have rapidly begun making a name for themselves. With their unique style of "mountainous folk-rock" the band has been... »

2012 Jefferson Muzzles bestowed for censoring speech, expression

As it has done each year for the past two decades, the Charlottesville-based Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression has handed out its Jefferson Muzzles to government officials and agencies who stretch their authority and... »

Charlottesville Travel: Apr. 9-14

Looking for something to do this week in Charlottesville, Virginia? Take your pick from live music, a travel information party or fresh veggies at the farmers market. If that isn’t enough, there’s always local flavor in... »

Charlottesville travel: Apr. 6-8

A variety of events beckon one to travel to Charlottesville this weekend: musical concerts, orchids, art, farmers market, book sale or Easter. Check out what’s happening below.FRIDAY APRIL 6, 2012Charlottesville Orchid Society Annual Spring... »

March 2012 First Fridays Downtown Art openings in review

Last month’s March 2012 First Fridays Downtown Art openings on the Charlottesville Downtown Pedestrian Mall offered viewers statues, paintings, photos, metal works, fabrics, portraits, ceramic art and works in wood, to name a few.If you have... »

Peter Chang China Grill in Charlottesville, Virginia

Peter Chang China Grill in Charlottesville, Virginia specializes in Chinese Szechuan cooking. The man Peter Chang is something of a local celebrity as well as an international chef.According to various news reports and Wikipedia, Peter Chang... »

The week ahead April 2-6, 2012: things to do in Charlottesville this week

Looking for something to do this week in Charlottesville, Virginia? Take your pick from Renaissance music, local deals on books and media, a Mel Brooks Musical or a UVA spring baseball game. If that isn’t enough, there&rsquo... »

Spring arrives early in Charlottesville, Virginia

Spring arrived early in Charlottesville, Virginia this year. Several warm weeks in early March prompted a glorious display of purple and white crocus, quickly followed by yellow jonquils and daffodils. The warm weather lingered, as did the early... »

Congressman Bob Goodlatte finds ‘common ground’ for libertarians and GOP

Three GOP members of Virginia’s congressional delegation responded to a question from the Charlottesville Libertarian Examiner about how Republican candidates can reach out to libertarian voters and earn their votes.The occasion was a... »

Food and service not so good at Blue Light Grill

Friday night - date night for so many...and here in Charlottesville, there are some great restaurants and bars downtown and on the pedestrian mall. So, hubby and I went walking. With no clear destination in mind, we saw... »

‘Big Roads’ author Earl Swift brings interstate story to Charlottesville

By coincidence, on March 24, the same day that President Barack Obama used his weekly radio-video address to urge Congress to pass a transportation bill, pointing out that “after World War II, we connected our states with a... »

Reason Foundation’s Lisa Snell compares La., Va. school-choice efforts

Virginia lags behind other states in school-choice initiatives while Louisiana leads the pack, according to Reason Foundation education policy expert Lisa Snell.In a recent interview with the Charlottesville Libertarian Examiner, Snell extolled... »

WWI Traveling History Tour Charlottesville VA

If you’re enjoying the beautiful weather, take a trip to Shopper’s World plaza Sunday March 18 and Monday March 19. There you will find the traveling exhibition honoring the soldiers of WWI. Hosted by local companies... »

Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA March specials easy on the wallet

Find your lucky little charmer at the SPCA this month and take it home for ever. Select pets are up for adoption at the delightfully low price of $17. Join in the treasure hunt for your perfect companion... »

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