Community mourns the passing of Mel Walker of Mel’s Cafe
Walker’s passing leaves an uncertain future for Mel’s Cafe, an institution in a building that is currently up for sale.
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Public notice: Skybar to rise again?
Another look through public notices yields a few interesting items such a new ABC license application for the space that was the Commonwealth Skybar
Virginia Tourism Corporation awards funding to projects including $42,815 for Tom Tom Festival
The funds are used for marketing and production of events intended to attract visitors to the communities where funding has been received
Albemarle’s communications director to serve as interim economic development director
Ten years ago, Albemarle did not even have an economic development office.
Charlottesville EDA to review “Intentional and Innovative Growth”
The Economic Development Authority meets at 4 p.m. in CitySpace today.
Public hearing in Albemarle to be held for Rivanna Futures project, Granger property
This is one of two opportunities to make a public comment on one of the biggest economic development projects ever to be undertaken in Albemarle County
Charlottesville City Council gets briefing on how tourism bureau works
The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau will not get additional revenue with Council’s decision to raise the lodging tax rate from eight percent to nine percent
TJPDC adopts regional plan for economic development
The regional economic development strategy is intended to work in concert with the plan for each locality
Crozet thrift store recognized for 45-year history
The acknowledgement came at the beginning of Albemarle Supervisors’ meeting on May 1, 2024.
Zoning clearance review: East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company fire department wants to hold farmers markets
A community of 115,000 always has some people looking to start a new business or alter an existing one. Here’s the latest summary.