Mark Brown

Time for us to help the Haven
Published on Apr 7th, 2011
0 comments 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...
Funding fight: Brown, Shadyac spar over Haven
Published on Mar 16th, 2011
64 comments 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...
Fight hub? Ice Rink to host MMA brawl
Published on Oct 22nd, 2010
33 comments 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. Brown will put that plan...
Heating up: Renovations underway at rescued Ice Park
Published on Aug 16th, 2010
17 comments Workers lay down the new removable floor at the Ice Park. PHOTO BY COURTENEY STUART One month after the $3 million purchase of the Charlottesville Ice Park, renovations on the space are well...
Hockey hero: Local man saves the Ice Park!
Published on Jul 16th, 2010
34 comments "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 new owner Mark Brown, his daughters, Annabel and...