After a long hang time, Perriello gets the jump on Goode
When you’re going up against a six-term incumbent who has never won a congressional election by less than 19.5 percentage points, the best thing
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After a long hang time, Perriello gets the jump on Goode
Youngster convinces just enough voters in Southside
When you’re going up against a six-term incumbent who has never won a congressional election by less than 19.5 percentage points, the best thing
City backs away from water supply plan
Yet again, the area’s long-range water supply plan is facing new delays. The plan, meant to provide enough water for the City of Charlottesville and urban Albemarle County until 2055, involves two major construction components: a taller dam at the Ragged Mountain Reservoir and a new pipeline that connects the Ragged Mountain Reservoir to the […]
Local circuit city powers down
Along with ACAC, Charlottesville’s Circuit City reigns supreme in the Albemarle Square shopping center. But the big red and white sign, visible from Route 29, will soon disappear. On November 3, Circuit City Stores, Inc., announced it will be closing 155 stores nationwide to combat a “continued weak macroeconomic environment.” Of the three stores that […]
Not just another brick in the Mall
City Mayor Dave Norris ceremonially cut the ribbon on the Downtown rebricking on November 6 with Morgan Perkins, owner of the Sage Moon Gallery, and City Councilor Holly Edwards. Though the event was billed as the “Mall Restoration Groundbreaking,” it was really just a demonstration of what the barriers will look like on the […]
It takes all types
This campaign season brought many newcomers into the political process, but when it came to big-dollar giving, the old guard held serve. In Charlottesville, only one new breed entered the upper echelon of donors, and they share a last name. Otherwise, these eight types are familiar. Activists Spot them at IY, bagging their own Tofutti […]
Creigh Deeds' advice to Perriello
In 2005, State Senator Creigh Deeds, whose district includes Charlottesville and most of Albemarle, was involved in the closest statistical race in Virginia history and on the losing side of a recount. We asked him what advice he had for Perriello, who won’t officially win until mid-December if Goode calls for a recount. Creigh Deeds: […]
The Obama race, by the precincts
Though the Fifth District elected Perriello, if the presidential election were decided by our 22 localities, John McCain would be our president and Sarah Palin might be having a conversation with the real Nicholas Sarkozy. But at least our area went with the winner. Here’s how Albemarle County and Charlottesville broke down. No big surprises—Stone […]
Heavy Hitters
Top Donors: The Races Top Donors Across All Campaigns Rank Name Amount City Employer/Occupation Donated to 1. (tie) E. Renee Grisham $14,800 North None/Homemaker Clinton, Perriello, Garden Warner, Obama 1. (tie) John Grisham $14,800 North Self employed/Writer Clinton, Warner, Garden Perriello, […]
Charlottesville’s biggest donors
229 locals who gave $2,300 or more to this year’s candidates Name Total City Employer/ Donated to donations Occupation Ranjit Ahluwalia $6,900 C’ville Silver Point Capital/ Perriello, Obama Senior Analyst Sara Harris Ahluwalia $6,900 C’ville Silver Point Capital/ Perriello, Obama Attorney Janice Aron $6,900 […]
O brother, who art thou?
Ace: I’m gonna have to ask you again. Who is “Rives” of Rives Park?—Parker Nosey Parker: Ace has never told you this, but he has a brother. A younger brother, to be exact. One who is mildly successful in his own right; he has a job, he’s in decent health, and he always drives the […]