Author: Mike Kropf

Mike Kropf

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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.

02.26.21 Business + innovation 4 MIN READ

Restaurant owners hop on board with bill that could make Downtown Mall an open container area

The Downtown Mall is the beating heart of Charlottesville’s social scene and stands as one of the biggest draws to out of town visitors. Making it a designated open container zone could be the solution to a local restaurant... More

Mike Kropf

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
02.11.21 Policing 2 MIN READ

Event at UVA marks one month since Charlottesville teen was killed by police in Goochland

Gathered between the statue of Thomas Jefferson and the steps of the Rotunda, a crowd of more than 200 University of Virginia students stood silent Tuesday as LaToya Benton wiped away the tears rolling down her cheek. Exactly one... More

Mike Kropf

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
02.01.21 Land use + planning 2 MIN READ

Community Bikes seeking new home

For five years, Community Bikes has lived on the corner of Avon Street and Levy Avenue, where countless bikes have been given away to people in need. But this June might be the end of the road. The local nonprofit... More

Mike Kropf

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
01.20.21 Public education 2 MIN READ

Hern family members added to UVA Memorial to Enslaved Laborers

In 1826, months after Thomas Jefferson died, the Rotunda at the University of Virginia was completed. A memorial just east of the Rotunda was dedicated 194 years later in remembrance of the enslaved laborers who built it. On Tuesday,... More

Mike Kropf

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
01.11.21 Government + politics 2 MIN READ

Rallies held in opposition of Jan. 6 insurrection

There was a sense of familiarity for a number of Charlottesville residents on Jan. 6 as they witnessed a President Donald Trump-inspired mob breach the U.S. Capitol, where violence ensued— resulting in five deaths and multiple injuries. On Jan. 9,... More

Mike Kropf

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
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

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
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

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
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

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
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

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
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

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
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

mike@mikekropfphoto.com
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

mike@mikekropfphoto.com

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