With the June 8 primaries just around the corner, many Virginians will find themselves turning to their local and statewide newspapers for insights on their choice of candidates. While local newspapers serve as communal resources, the amount of local outlets has shrunk in recent years. As the concern grows, people are taking action — from […]
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Posted inRace and equity, Work/Life
New directory focuses on area’s Black businesses
Over the past year, University of Virginia graduate Destinee Wright has been hard at work finalizing the Charlottesville Black Business Directory. When Destinee began her passion project in 2018, she recognized a need to connect Black business owners to the local community. “It started as a Facebook post,” Destinee shared. “Where are the Black businesses? […]
Posted inHealth and safety, Work/Life
With mask mandate lifted for vaccinated people, some businesses can still require them
Despite Gov. Ralph Northam’s announcement that lifts mask requirements in indoor spaces, some Charlottesville-area businesses say it still might be a while before they allow people to enter without face coverings. The announcement comes on the heels of new guidelines from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stating that vaccinated people no longer need to […]
Posted inHow-to, Work/Life
Out of gas: How the Colonial Pipeline crisis affected the Charlottesville area and what to expect
*This is a developing story and this page will be updated frequently Following a May 7 cybersecurity attack on Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline that prompted the company to shut off its service, several states, including Virginia, experienced a fuel shortage. The pipeline, which runs from eastern Texas up and over into New Jersey is a major […]
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Work/Life
$7K plane tickets, $11K hotel bills — Jaunt reveals the ‘numerous’ travel expenses over which its former CEO resigned
Jaunt Inc. has released the “numerous expenses for goods, services and travel” that were flagged as unreasonable by auditors and led to the resignation of its former chief executive officer.Company receipts show that between June 2019 and March 2020, former CEO Brad Sheffield and other members of Jaunt’s leadership team traveled twice to Paris, once […]
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Community comes in handy for Diamondback Toolbelts
When Diamondback Toolbelts’ business surged last year, three people were doing the work of about ten. When they sought to hire more folks, they knew where to look: Charlottesville’s elite soccer pitch.
Posted inHealth and safety, Work/Life
Charlottesville-area businesses plan to lead by example on greenhouse gas emissions
Like a gym buddy or academic advisor, local nonprofit Community Climate Collaborative (C3) is set to keep companies and organizations accountable for shared emission reduction goals and help them navigate the process. On Wednesday, C3 formally announced the Green Business Alliance (GBA) — a consortium of Charlottesville-area businesses and nonprofits with goals of reducing their […]
Posted inOur neighborhoods, Race and equity, Work/Life
As resident-led public housing redevelopment begins, Joy Johnson reflects on a lifetime in housing advocacy
Ms. Joy Johnson received national recognition for her commitment to housing advocacy, but she’s most proud of what she and her neighbors have accomplished locally.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Work/Life
‘Truth Farm’ installation near Trump Winery hopes to spark broader conversations about immigration
“Truth Farm,” an art installation dedicated to conversations about immigration, sits nestled between hills on a family farm located within the Trump Winery property. On April 10, a crowd of about 50 gathered near a greenhouse for conversation and a shared meal atop a 90-by-20-foot sculpture that spells out “TRUTH.”The table was constructed with wood […]
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Richmond-based elderly care startup carefully expands in Charlottesville
Three years, three markets and a pandemic later, Richmond-based startup Naborforce is refocusing its efforts on connecting Charlottesville-area neighbors in need with those who can help. The startup aimed at aiding elderly people and their families expanded its market to Charlottesville in late 2019. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Though founder Paige Wilson initially questioned […]
