Archive for February, 2010

City Council Meeting Could Spark Heated Debate

Charlottesville City Council is getting ready for what could be a heated meeting Monday.

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"Tennis Night in America" Teaches Life Lessons

Tennis is fun, and teaches life skills. That was the message Sunday as dozens of area children took part in “Tennis Night in America.”

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City unveils proposed budget with $2.6 million in Council initiatives

By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Monday, March 1, 2010 The Charlottesville City Council will be presented tonight with a proposed $140.75 budget for FY2011 that includes several new initiatives and service improvements, with no tax rate increase. The budget includes…

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Harringtons Visit Bridge, Speak About Daughter’s Afterlife

Dan and Gil Harrington come to clean their daughter’s makeshift memorial on the Copeley Road Bridge. They reflect on life after Morgan’s death.

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Harringtons Visit Bridge, Speak About Daughter’s Afterlife

Dan and Gil Harrington come to clean their daughter’s makeshift memorial on the Copeley Road Bridge. They reflect on life after Morgan’s death.

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Harringtons Visit Bridge, Speak About Daughter’s Afterlife

Big losses force sale of ice park. Sale could mean end to UVa. hockey club

The owners of the Charlottesville Ice Park are putting the Downtown Mall anchor up for sale and it will likely close later this year unless a buyer comes along.

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Big losses force sale of ice park. Sale could mean end to UVa. hockey club

The owners of the Charlottesville Ice Park are putting the Downtown Mall anchor up for sale and it will likely close later this year unless a buyer comes along.

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Big losses force sale of ice park. Sale could mean end to UVa. hockey club

Will melt harm waterways? Experts worry about erosion — as well as salt, chemicals

Experts have varying opinions on the environmental impact of the ongoing melting of the Charlottesville region’s record amount of snowfall this season.

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Will melt harm waterways? Experts worry about erosion — as well as salt, chemicals

Will melt harm waterways? Experts worry about erosion — as well as salt, chemicals

Experts have varying opinions on the environmental impact of the ongoing melting of the Charlottesville region’s record amount of snowfall this season.

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Will melt harm waterways? Experts worry about erosion — as well as salt, chemicals

Earthquake Hits Close to Home for UVa Student

The devastation in Chile hits close to home for a UVa Law Student who is desperately trying to get in touch with her friends living in the South American nation. Diane Rish lived in Chile a year ago, and anxiously waits to hear the condition of her former home.

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Earthquake Hits Close to Home for UVa Student