Grace Mamon, Author at Cardinal News

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Separate efforts announced to improve animal sheltering in Danville

by Grace Mamon October 28, 2024November 12, 2024

The Danville Area Humane Society and Danville Deserves Better both announced new efforts to improve animal welfare in the city

A pothole in the parking lot of a Bridge Street building in Danville.

Danville area

Agenda Danville: Comprehensive plan draft’s infrastructure recommendations

by Grace Mamon October 28, 2024November 12, 2024

Improved infrastructure resiliency and efficiency will help Danville navigate unforeseen weather events and create a healthier community, the draft of the plan says.

A row of townhomes, part of the Monument Berryman project in Danville.

Economy

Danville’s housing deficit is shrinking, but more homes are still needed

by Grace Mamon October 22, 2024October 21, 2024

Danville’s third regional housing summit will be held this week. Since the first summit two years ago, the city has worked with developers to add more than a dozen housing projects.

Construction vehicles and activity in the parking lot outside of the new gymnasium at George Washington High School in Danville.

Local

Agenda Danville: Holiday basketball tournament returns to high school gym

by Grace Mamon October 21, 2024November 12, 2024

A holiday sports tournament returns to its traditional venue.

a large stone building, the Danville Public Schools central office, with a lamp and trees in the foreground

Education

Danville school board candidates cite student performance and accreditation as key issues

by Grace Mamon October 16, 2024October 15, 2024

Five candidates are vying for four seats on the Danville school board.

A white house, 185 Howeland Circle, is one of two properties that may become a short term rental.

Economy

Agenda Danville: More short-term rental zoning applications near casino

by Grace Mamon October 14, 2024October 13, 2024

The casino’s imminent opening appears to be driving the increase in short-term rental applications.

Danville City Hall. Photo by Grace Mamon.

Politics

Housing challenges, casino revenues among top issues raised by Danville candidates

by Grace Mamon October 14, 2024October 13, 2024

Five incumbents and four challengers are on the ballot for five city council seats.

Four people, Alfred Carter Lacks Jr., Barbara Coleman-Brown, Hope Harris-Gayles, and Larry Lacks stand with the statue of Henrietta Lacks in South Boston.

Culture

Henrietta Lacks, ‘mother of modern medicine,’ statue unveiled in her childhood home of Halifax County

by Grace Mamon October 7, 2024October 6, 2024

A statue of Henrietta Lacks, the mother of modern medicine, was unveiled in South Boston

Politics

Agenda Danville: Florida developer proposes assisted living units as part of housing development

by Grace Mamon October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Joe Cubas, a Florida-based developer, wants to bring a housing development with condominium and assisted living units to Goodyear Boulevard in Danville. The city’s planning commission will consider a rezoning application and special-use permit for this project at its Oct. 7 meeting. After the commission’s recommendation to either approve or deny, these items will go […]