Albemarle County Public Schools says they have 11 bus drivers in training to fill in the last of the routes, but did not say when they’ll be on the road.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
Want to see a massive community garden with free produce in Booker T. Washington Park? City Council hears about it Monday
If councilors OK the project, Cultivate Charlottesville will build a 10,000 square foot garden near the baseball diamond that will offer produce free to anyone.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Voter Guide: Q&As with the three candidates for Charlottesville City Council
The three candidates for three City Council seats see housing as one of the top issues for the city.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Voter Guide: Q&A with the only candidate for Albemarle County Clerk of Circuit Court
Incumbent Jon R. Zug is running uncontested for an 8-year term.
Posted inHow we learn
Charlottesville City Schools teachers clash over new cellphone ban
While teachers agree cellphone use in class is bad for the learning environment, behind the scenes educators disagree on how to confront the problem.
Posted inFrom the newsroom
Charlottesville Tomorrow reporter Tamica Jean-Charles wins national fellowship for education reporting
Jean-Charles is one of nine journalists around the country in the Education Writers Association Reporting Fellows program.
Posted inHow we learn
City Schools is working to take over its bus system from Charlottesville Area Transit as the driver shortage persists
The move would give the district more freedom to make changes to entice drivers, and give them school district benefits.
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After dodging questions for more than a year, Midway Manor owners confirms affordability and that renovations are starting
The owners promised renovations would begin more than a year ago. They didn’t, and then the company stopped answering questions.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Charlottesville shares updated draft zoning ordinance. It’s 400 pages long.
Community members can comment on it during a Sept. 14 Planning Commission meeting.
Posted inHow we learn
Just weeks before the school year begins, 1,000 Albemarle County children are booted from bus routes
Albemarle officials are slow to answer questions about its driver shortage, but former school bus drivers are beginning to speak out.
