Author: Mike Kropf

Mike Kropf

18 Articles

Mike Kropf is a freelance photographer with work printed in various publications in central Virginia. Previously, he was the staff photographer for Longwood University and a photographer for the Washington Football Team.

10.22.20 2020 Elections 2 MIN READ

Congressional candidate Bob Good features House Whip Scalise at Madison County rally

On a cool Thursday morning in front of the Madison County Library, a ring of campaign signs dotted the dewy grass. A crowd of about 50 community members filled the ring — red hats, American flags and posters at... More

Mike Kropf
09.24.20 Government + politics 1 MIN READ

Photos: Early voting underway in Albemarle

2020 has been a year unlike any other in many regards, so why should voting be any different? On Sept. 18, the polls opened in Virginia. According to James Heilman, Secretary of the Albemarle County Electoral Board, about 18,000... More

Mike Kropf
09.24.20 Government + politics 2 MIN READ

Photos: Breonna Taylor march in Charlottesville

After a Kentucky grand jury on Wednesday declined to file charges againsts the police officer who earlier this year shot and killed Breonna Taylor in her home, protests erupted across the country that evening. In Charlottesville,... More

Mike Kropf
09.04.20 1 MIN READ

Photos: UVA groups protest re-opening in 'Die In' event

A handful of student groups and University of Virginia staff gathered on The Lawn on Wednesday to protest the university’s decision to open for in person... More

Mike Kropf
08.31.20 Policing 1 MIN READ

Photos: Generations 2 Generations XYZ March

On Thursday, Charlottesville City Manager Tarron Richardson released a statement reiterating a citywide ban of gatherings of 50 or more people — and specifically warned against a gathering planned for the next day.... More

Mike Kropf
08.19.20 Government + politics 1 MIN READ

Photos: Indivisible Charlottesville protests planned Bob Good event

Despite Republican 5th Congressional District candidate Bob Good’s lack of appearance Tuesday morning, local protesters emphatically spoke out against his platform. Dozens of demonstrators lined Hydraulic Road in front of Connect Church to protest Good and his views on LGBTQ... More

Mike Kropf
08.13.20 Policing

Photos: Reclaim the Park, Aug. 12, 2020

Dozens of people joined clergy and activist groups for a day-long event on Aug. 12, 2020, called Reclaim the Park. The event marked the third anniversary of the deadly Unite the Right rally. Read the full story about Wednesday’s... More

Mike Kropf
08.11.20 Public health 1 MIN READ

Photos: Charlottesville church hosting weekly COVID-19 testing

Mount Zion First African Baptist Church is among locations offering free COVID-19 testing. The testing, which will happen indefinitely on a weekly basis, was made possible by an anonymous $250,00 donation that allowed the Virginia Department of Health and... More

Mike Kropf
06.15.20 Government + politics 1 MIN READ

Photos: Hundreds take to Charlottesville streets for Defund the Police Block Party

Since its opening in 2006, John Paul Jones Arena has not been a stranger to screaming crowds and loud noises. It has heard the roaring engines of monster trucks, ear piercing guitar solos and of course, the raucous cheers... More

Mike Kropf
06.08.20 Public education 1 MIN READ

Photos: Burnley-Moran bids its students goodbye

Burnley-Moran Elementary School hit the streets of Charlottesville to mark the end of the academic year. Faculty, staff and the University of Virginia’s Cav Man greeted students along a route winding its way through the school zone Friday morning. “Today... More

Mike Kropf
05.23.20 Public health 2 MIN READ

Community comes together for drive-thru COVID-19 testing

Drive-thrus are not just for fast food anymore. While many local restaurants have adopted the drive-up method, they aren’t the only ones utilizing curbside service. On May 23, around 300 local residents were tested for COVID-19 without having to... More

Mike Kropf
05.18.20 Public health 3 MIN READ

Local volunteer emergency response teams adapt to a world of COVID-19

As local volunteer emergency response teams have been adapting their operations due to COVID-19, they’ve implemented new protocols to protect themselves and those they serve. Crews have seen an increase in respiratory related calls, but a decrease... More

Mike Kropf

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