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For many years, Charlottesville has had the privilege of having a local farmers market. Located at the Water Street outdoor parking lot, the market became a local favorite each spring. Each week the farmers market would be packed to the brim with customers and vendors. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in spring 2020 the market […]
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In early 2021, Charlottesville welcomed a new indoor food market to the city. Located at 946 Grady Ave, the market calls the historic Monticello Dairy building its home. According to the Dairy Market website, the history of the market dates back to the opening of the Monticello Ice Cream Company in 1912. In 1936 the […]
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After over a year of heavily regulated gatherings and the cancellation of almost all public events, things are beginning to look more normal. As vaccination rates climb and the weather gets warmer again, venues like the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton are opening back up just in time for summer. Their first performance since early April […]
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After nearly a year of canceling events, socially distancing and requiring tickets for entry, Carter Mountain and other Chiles Family Orchards have finally restarted regular business. During the height of the pandemic, Carter Mountain was vigilant about social distancing and health guidelines. Visits earlier this year were by ticketed slot only, and guests were required […]
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Playing a college sport is already difficult for student-athletes, with many people comparing it to a full-time job. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit last year, thousands of these American student-athletes had their lives on pause until the NCAA and conferences came up with ways to get students back safely into sports. Most Division III conferences […]
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Charlottesville, like countless other cities across the country, is facing an energy crisis. An organization called the Community Climate Collaborative (C3) has partnered with the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) to help Charlottesville residents and businesses transform their energy usage. The joint program includes fundraising for non-incentivised upgrades and panel talks for anyone interested in […]
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Every March, people flock to Virginia for the Festival of the Book: a two week event that Publishers, authors, and editors all come together for to talk about the importance and impact of literature. Moderated by Courtney Maum, author and writing coach, The Art of the Short Story was presented by the festival this past […]
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To honor Women’s History Month, this article highlights the University of Virginia’s Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center and the resources they provide to the Charlottesville and UVA community. The Women’s Center, founded in 1989 and named after Maxine Platzer Lynn (Curry ‘51), provides support and counseling services to all regardless of their identity. According to […]
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For a small city, Charlottesville has many different places for art and music to be shared, from local to international artists. Some staples are The Jefferson Theater, IX Art Park, and the McGuffey Art Center, to name a few. The center, which is located just north of the downtown mall, has been in operation since […]
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In a battle of cross-state rivals, Wofford Transfer Keve Aluma’s career night helped lead No. 20 Virginia Tech to a 65-51 home win over ACC opponent No. 8 Virginia on January 30. Keve Aluma’s well-rounded 29 point, 10 rebound, and 4 assist effort helped propel Virginia Tech (13-3, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) to a strong […]
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