McGrady’s Irish Pub is banning smoking. Knowing it was a smoky place, I’d never been there — I’ll make a point of going now. (Likewise, I recent went to Court Square for the first time in years.) #
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Police announced this afternoon that their investigation into what was initially believed to be a fatal fire on Rugby Avenue is now a homicide investigation. #
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied George Huguely’s appeal. His second-degree murder conviction will stand, WRIC reports. #
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In the wake of Hannah Graham’s disappearance, and the evidence that came from private security footage, city officials are revisiting the question of installing security cameras on the downtown mall. #
Both Charlottesville Registrar Sheri Iachetta and former Electoral Board member Stephanie Commander have turned themselves in to the police on
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In 2012, Council approved a new student housing complex on West Main—now some council members are questioning whether what they were shown matches what was built. #
The Architectural Review Board has approved a bike-themed mural on West Market, below the McGuffey Art Center, although at least one member expressed concerns that it might look like the bicyclists were riding away from Charlottesville’s downtown. #
City Police Chief Tim Longo is meeting with city leaders to work on protocols regarding the use of military surplus police weapons in Charlottesville. #
A 100-year-old Colonnades resident received military honors for her service in the WWII Women’s Army Corps #
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It may take a while for the smell to leave, of course. :-P
Imagine the surprise for those who only visit the Irish Pub on St. Patrick’s Day.
this is beyond fantastic. one of the last places I expected to do this, and a place I’m at every weekend (due to it being the cvssc sponsor bar).
many people wouldn’t go when it was raining due to it being so smoky inside, and not wanting to be out in the rain on the deck .. hopefully this changes things. I’d routinely go in to get a beer, be there for maybe 1 minute, and come out reeking of smoke.
Yeah Tim McCormack , Wonder if there is a local enterprise which can eradicate the smell? Might be a good business if the no smoking trend continues. Although I`ve been in “no smoking” hotel rooms which still smelled (presumes they were honest about the no smoking).
one of the last places I expected to do this
they’re just following the lead of their “mother” country a few years late…http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3565899.stm
personally, i’m quite happy about this. i really like mcgrady’s, and even though i’m an ex-smoker, i think it will be a much more enjoyable place to hang out now.