I got the post-election greens
The campaign in which the environmental conversation largely amounted to “Drill, baby, drill” is over. I’m definitely glad about the results, but I did wish for more concentrated talk about environmental issues.
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I got the post-election greens
The campaign in which the environmental conversation largely amounted to “Drill, baby, drill” is over. I’m definitely glad about the results, but I did wish for more concentrated talk about environmental issues.
Perriello closer to victory, Goode not conceding
When the Fifth District congressional race goes to a recount, it’s looking more and more likely that Tom Perriello will be the presumed congressman-elect. He starts the morning up 648 votes, a difference of 0.2 percent of the vote.
Charlottesville-based Web business shows it
On npr.org today, a Charlottesville-based Web business is highlighted as an example of how to survive the economic downtown.
Goode says “irregularites” cast doubt on election results
Fifth District Congressman Virgil Goode doesn’t appear close to conceding. He issued a statement a few minutes ago that suggests he will request a recount if the lead holds for his Democratic challenger, Tom Perriello.
Two laptops stolen from Tonsler Park on election night
On Election Day, everything went smoothly in Charlottesville. Except, that is, for two laptops belonging to the City Registrar that were stolen from the Tonsler Park voting precinct sometime between 9pm on election night and 8am the next morning.
LCD Soundsystem and the state of music videos
Yeah, video killed the radio star. But did it also kill the video star?
So long! Election 2008 transitions
After closely following the races for the White House, Senate and Congress, it’s time for us to bring in the transition team. Going forward, we will integrate any further election stories into the regular news cycle. Our Election 2008 blog closes this evening.
Tom Perriello declares victory in Fifth District Congressional race
The dust has apparently settled. With a 745-vote lead, Tom Perriello, Democratic candidate for the Fifth District Congressional seat, has declared victory over Republican incumbent Virgil Goode.
Charlottesville falls short in Falls Church Voter Turnout Challenge
With the results of the Falls Church Voter Turnout revealed, Charlottesville has come up short. Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris conceded defeat to its Falls Church counterpart.
The new legacy of the Virginia Film Fest takes shape
Artistic Director Richard Herskowitz may be on his way out, but the festival is already hard at work attracting film academics.