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 former photographer for the Washington Redskins.
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...
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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....
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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On the evening of May 4, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital was rimmed with light. The bulbs outlining the main hospital were installed as “Lights of Hope” that will shine daily as the COVID-19 pandemic continues “as a sign of...
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Every year, as Charlottesville jumps into spring, hundreds of wedding vendors dust off their tools and prepare for the upcoming busy months where happy couples from near and far come to eat, drink and be married. This...
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