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CONTENT WARNING: mention of sexual assault In 2016, sexual assault activists and survivors Ellie Clougherty and Kristen Malinowski founded KAMARIA, a jewelry business with a mission of supporting other survivors of power-inequality trauma and sexual assault. Originally based in Northern Virginia, Clougherty and Malinowski have relocated to New York City, with hopes of expanding their […]
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At Dairy Market, there are multiple workers that run different types of restaurant stands. People work at the Dairy Market for a variety of reasons. There are multiple different types of jobs at the Dairy Market with some of them depending on the restaurant. Some people work there because it’s convenient for them. Others are […]
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If you are a fan of eating out, having desserts such as cake and ice cream, or going out to a bar, the Dairy Market in Charlottesville is for you. At the Dairy Market, meals are served through different food stalls that feature foods such as desserts, pasta, pizza, burgers, and fries. The food comes […]
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Papa Jim’s Ice Cream opened up a new location on Oct. 20. The owner, Duncan Goodwin, said they had three weeks to get it ready for opening day. Renovations are still taking place to make the space their own. Outside the store, sunlight bounced from tree to tree, filling the air with light. Even so, […]
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December is here, which marks the start of the holiday season. Dec. 1, Charlottesville held its annual Grand Illumination at the Ting Pavilion. Ting sponsored the event, and Dominion Energy sponsored the illumination. The event also was accompanied by multiple small businesses, presented by the Holiday Market. Activities included music, entertainment, food and drinks, and […]
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On Dec. 14, Blue Ridge Cafe will be hosting a karaoke Christmas event on the patio from 7-10 p.m. This event will take place on 8315 Seminole Trail in Ruckersville. During the event, hosts give guests a QR code to scan, which gives access to add songs to the karaoke list. Guests can also have […]
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The bright red walls of the International Neighbors (IN) office invited me in. The pictures on the wall told me a story before I asked a single question. I met Kari Miller, founder and CEO of IN, who made sure I had a cold bottle of water before we sat down and a new IN […]
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Evan Novoa first picked up an instrument at the age of seven. Ten years later, Novoa is shredding away at the guitar, with aspirations of making it big in the music industry. Novoa is currently in two bands: Good Fortune and Argo and the Violet Queens. When asked how he got involved with these bands, […]
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Charlottesville’s farmers markets have been a center for sharing produce and have become an integral outlet in our community, connecting people from all over the area through shared interests and a love of fresh food. One such person who has been touched by this community is Shelly Hitchens, a retired 61-year-old Charlottesville native. Hitchens is […]
Continue ReadingCox Farms’ Fields of Fear offers the perfect nighttime activity for fear fanatics. From late September to early November, the farm, typically open during the day for family fun, opens during night hours for more mature audiences. The night entails “more than 20 acres of fear and spooky attractions,” according to the Cox Farms website. […]
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