Emily Hemphill

5 days ago | dailyprogress.com | Emily Hemphill

Less than two weeks after the deal was struck, the U.S. Department of Education has reneged on its promise to bequeath the Trump-shuttered Federal Executive Institute to the Charlottesville school division. Instead, the agency has recommended the property be given to the University of Virginia. Both Charlottesville City Schools and UVa expressed shock Friday over the “completely unexpected” development.

5 days ago | dailyprogress.com | Emily Hemphill

Late last month, the U.S. Department of Justice put the University of Virginia on notice: In a letter dated April 28, the federal agency told the state's flagship public university it had received "complaints" that the school had failed to adequately dismantle its diversity, equity and inclusion apparatus as directed by the Trump administration.

6 days ago | newsadvance.com | Emily Hemphill

For the second time in less than two years, the historic Michie Tavern south of Charlottesville is up for sale. This time, however, its well-heeled neighbor, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, will not have a say in the deal. The white, weatherboard-clad tavern — last assessed at $2.74 million — has long served as a watering hole for visitors coming to and from the Founding Father’s mountaintop estate-turned-museum.

1 week ago | dailyprogress.com | Emily Hemphill

The University of Virginia Health System has expanded its footprint on Pantops Mountain just outside of Charlottesville, opening up two new fusion centers to treat a higher volume of patients facing both cancer and noncancer diagnoses. Formerly at 595 Peter Jefferson Parkway, next door to Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, UVa Health Cancer Care Pantops has moved into a nearby space that is not only more accessible, but will almost triple its capacity to offer infusions for cancer patients.

1 week ago | dailyprogress.com | Emily Hemphill

For the second time in less than two years, the historic Michie Tavern south of Charlottesville is up for sale. This time, however, its well-heeled neighbor, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, will not have a say in the deal. The white, weatherboard-clad tavern — last assessed at $2.74 million — has long served as a watering hole for visitors coming to and from the Founding Father's mountaintop estate-turned-museum.