Mark Brown

Time for us to help the Haven

Several years ago, a homeless man died one night from the freezing cold. This mobilized local churches to form a cooperative organization called P.A.C.E.M. On a rotating basis, many churches would provide a substantial supper and a place to sleep in the winter months. An ad
Film director Tom Shadyac personally funded the Haven and has called it a "house of hope."

Funding fight: Brown, Shadyac spar over Haven

News that the Haven homeless day shelter is seeking $45,000 in city funds to help cover next year's operating expenses has sparked dueling emails between outspoken downtown businessman Mark Brown and the Haven's patron saint, blockbuster film director Tom Shadyac.

Fight hub? Ice Rink to host MMA brawl

When Mark Brown purchased the Charlottesville Ice Park this past summer, he said the key to its success would lie in turning it from a single-purpose to a multi-use facility.

Heating up: Renovations underway at rescued Ice Park

Workers lay down the new removable floor at the Ice Park. PHOTO BY COURTENEY STUART One month after the

Hockey hero: Local man saves the Ice Park!

"I hope more people get to know how much fun ice skating and hockey are, and will participate in the sports," says Roberta Williamson, left, with ne
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