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On March 3, PVCC launched its new recycling and trash disposal program. They are partnering with Waste Management, Inc., a waste disposal organization in Charlottesville, to set up recycling across the main campus. The Facilities Manager at PVCC Kim McManus wrote over an email that recyclable materials like “Paper, cardboard, glass, metal, and some plastics […]
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With a free 30-minute tour, guide Ed Miller walks visitors through the past, present, and the future of Aboriginal art at UVA’s Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection. The tour of the 84 year old colonial revival style house begins with an acknowledgment of the original inhabitants of the majority of the Piedmont and parts of the […]
Continue ReadingThomas Jefferson Adult Career Education (TJACE) at PVCC is a great resource for helping adults get a GED or high school diploma. The TJACE program is for adults who have not finished high school but want to continue their education. Programs for people at all levels of education can get help at TJACE. The TJACE […]
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Outside it was gray and darkening, but inside the Dickinson Building at PVCC there was the glow of light and connection as students, faculty, and members of the community gathered to remember the late PVCC Professor of Art Beryl Solla through her creations. Interspersed among the pieces were tables loaded with snacks, drinks, and computer […]
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Albemarle CiderWorks played its role in Valentine’s day this year with a Pop-Up Market. The event lasted from 2-5 p.m. this past Feb. 13. The snow was coming down, but that did not stop Albemarle CiderWorks from hosting an event that offered presents for loved ones, live music, and cider for those over 21. Initially, […]
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Milli Coffee Roasters opened in 2012 and began their in-house roasting operations in 2015. They have all the classic coffee shop wants with the fun addition of waffles, soups, and sandwiches. They have affordable pricing and plenty of space; for students, Milli’s Coffee Roasters could be a solid addition to their homework haunts. Milli’s has […]
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In the midst of one of the “Top 5 worst winter storms” according to Dominion Energy, former Charlottesville mayor Mike Signer took to Twitter and then the TIME magazine OP-ED section to complain about snow days, and to call out his Twitter critics directly.
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In late April, I stepped back in time at Charlottesville’s Decades Arcade. Located near Meade park and down the street from Beer Run is a building packed with all the pinball and arcade games someone could want. Decades Arcade proudly offers over 30 different pinball machines built from the 50s to today. Each machine has […]
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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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This semester, take the opportunity to roam the streets of Charlottesville with purpose and discover scattered secrets throughout the city. The Let’s Roam team has worked hard to find hidden secrets in cities across the globe. Charlottesville is one of the chosen destinations for the “Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt Adventure” experience. Adventurers are split up […]
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