Governor Youngkin overturns previous administration’s order to ban single-use plastic
In March 2021, former Governor Ralph Northam signed an executive order banning state agencies from buying, selling, or distributing single-use…
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TJPDC funds three affordable housing projects; Charlottesville funds five
The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission has awarded $1.8 million in funds to regional housing nonprofits and entities. The funding comes from…
Albemarle Supervisors return to in-person meetings
After 25 months, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors have held a meeting in Lane Auditorium, where they have met since the county…
Deputy City Manager Sanders reviews recent audit of Charlottesville’s housing fund
When Deputy City Manager Sam Sanders joined Charlottesville’s management team last July, he more or less filled a vacancy for…
Chamber of Commerce profiles Fashion Square Mall
Every now and then, the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce writes up a profile of a business in the area….
Louisa Supervisors amend performance agreement for Crossing Pointe
When a developer asks for a rezoning to build a larger number of units than otherwise would be allowed, sometimes…
Dallas transit official briefs transit partnership on mobile app trip planning
The Jefferson Area Regional Transit Partnership was created a few years ago to serve as a clearinghouse to improve the…
IPCC releases new report seeking quick action on greenhouse gas emissions
A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicates that production of greenhouse gas emissions across planet Earth were at…
Eight days until Charlottesville City Council adopts a budget
There are eight days left until Charlottesville City Council will adopt a budget for the next fiscal year, and many…
Pantops group briefed on transportation projects
In March, Albemarle’s growth area advisory committees learned about the county’s transportation process, and got updates on area projects. Albemarle…