The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a design public hearing this evening for a set of projects to improve safety on a 1.7-mile stretch of the Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Route 53, in Albemarle County. “Route 53 is an incredibly important... »
In this podcast, local historian Rick Britton talks about Thomas Walker, Walker's relationship with Thomas Jefferson, and how Walker came to establish the town of Charlottesville. »
It’s not enough for hyperlocals to simply post articles to their Facebook page or just tweet them out, say a number of engagement-conscious publishers and editors. Sites need to really understand how social media can propel their brands — and ultimatel... »
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will decide today whether the county should revisit a policy that restricts the location of towers for wireless telecommunications. “It is time for us to bring our cell tower policy up to the 21st century,” sai... »
Planners from Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District welcomed comments from the public during a workshop Thursday on the city and county’s goals for housing and economic development. The event, held at the Jefferso... »
What kind of slaveowner was Thomas Jefferson? Two comments recently attached to this post offer two very different views. The first comes from a reader who identifies him-/herself only as “Bridge”: I’ve been writing a very extensive paper on Thomas Jef... »
Join Jeff Looney, Senior Editor of the Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series, for "Jefferson Through the Eyes of His Family" Part 2 of 5. »
The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a design public hearing this evening for a set of projects to improve safety on a 1.7-mile stretch of the Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Route 53, in Albemarle County. “Route 53 is an incredibly important... »
