What is The DTM?

Curated news, independent reporting, and analysis from a long-time Charlottesville journalist.

Good stuff from what seems to be the best news source in Charlottesville.” — Rick Tetzeli, editor-at-large, Fast Company Magazine.

What the DTM brings to local news—besides McNair’s institutional knowledge—is a zestier writing style than more established media.” - C-Ville Weekly

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Who is McNair?

You can find out more about me here. I was a staff writer for The Hook.

Why is it called The DTM?

The DTM was originally a website and Facebook page about Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, an architecturally unique transformation of downtown Main Street into a pedestrian area in the mid-1970s, and a city centerpiece for culture, controversy, and tragedy. People were always using “DTM” as a local shorthand for the mall so it was a natural choice.

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