With at least one proposal for a new city to join Charlottesville’s family in the wings, the city’s recently formed Sister Cities Commission is beginning to explore ways to better support current sister cities and to develop guidelines for considering future ones.

Officials say the surge of Charlottesville’s registered voters and expected high turnout makes it increasingly likely that several of the city’s precincts will need to be adjusted after Nov. 4.

Democrat Barack Obama’s campaign will host a national security town hall meeting Saturday in Albemarle County.

The Virginia Sheriff’s Association has presented its outstanding legislative service award to Del. Rob Bell, R-Albemarle County.

“Virginia is critical,” Michelle Obama said. “It’s what they call a swing state. And we want it swinging this way.”

U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr. — a vocal proponent of domestic drilling for oil and gas — voted against a bill that would have authorized new oil drilling between 50 and 100 miles off America’s coasts.

Jill Biden, wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden, will join Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, for a voter registration rally at the University of Virginia today.

Charlottesville will not invest in companies that do business with the Sudanese government, the City Council decided Monday, indicating its disapproval of the east African government’s actions in Darfur.

The controversy around the potential sale of Charlottesville-owned land on Ridge Street all but vanished during Monday’s City Council meeting when no members of the Fifeville Neighborhood Association showed up to comment.

The two candidates vying for Virginia’s 5th District seat in Congress agree on one thing: the United States must free itself from its addiction to foreign oil.

A lawsuit filed against Charlottesville that sought to reveal information about a possible bid for the Charlottesville Parking Center’s shares was quickly dismissed Wednesday after a court summons.

With Albemarle County projecting a $4.1 million budget shortfall this fiscal year, schools are expected to take the biggest hit — $2.4 million — and officials hope to absorb the blow while protecting classrooms.

The office will open Saturday and will be located at 104 Wertland St. It will focus on voter outreach for University of Virginia students

U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr. wants to end what he calls the nation’s “anchor baby situation” — and he’s willing to amend the U.S. Constitution if that’s what it takes.

DANVILLE – U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr. and challenger Tom Perriello clashed Wednesday evening in the second debate of the campaign, quarrelling about economic development, congressional earmarks and oil drilling.

The Natural Heritage Committee aims to preserve Albemarle County’s environmental health and biodiversity — but representatives say its existence is threatened by a lack of county support.

A local political action committee has been voicing a loud message lately: Albemarle County government needs to spend revenue more efficiently before it even considers raising taxes next year.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s text message at 3:20 a.m. Saturday announcing that he had chosen Joe Biden of Delaware as his running mate sent politicos across Virginia into a tizzy.

Are Albemarle residents willing to pay more taxes for certain government services?

As Albemarle County battles a sour economy, some officials are eyeing the possibility of tax increases, but a local anti-tax group is trying to kill that idea before it grows wings.

On Saturday, July 19th, the Daily Progress traveled to Clarksville in Southside Virginia during the annual Virginia Lake Festival. 5th District incumbent Virgil Goode was interviewed during a break from talking to constituents walking between the street vendors on Virginia Ave.

On Sunday, July 20th, The Daily Progress traveled to the Crystal Cathedral in Buckingham County. 5th District Congressional candidate Tom Perriello running against incumbent Virgil Goode spoke to the congregation about his relationship with god, his travels to war torn countries, and the current troubling economic conditions.

U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr., a Republican and six-term incumbent, has placed the nation’s energy policy — and gas prices, in particular — at the centerpiece of his re-election campaign against challenger Democrat Tom Perriello.

Tom Perriello decided to run for Congress after returning last summer from a trip to Afghanistan on behalf of the Century Foundation, a nonprofit think tank headquartered in New York.

Former Virginia Gov. Mark R. Warner will swing through Charlottesville on Saturday morning as part of his campaign to replace retiring U.S. Sen. John W. Warner.

The two candidates vying for the 5th congressional district seat faced off Wednesday in a vinegary quasi-debate, the first of the campaign season.

The Charlottesville City Council and Albemarle County Board of Supervisors are holding a joint work session today to discuss a regional transit authority and how to proceed with legislation.

Novelist John Grisham’s campaign appearance with Democrat Tom Perriello seemed like a natural

U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode, R-5th, isn’t laughing at a cable comedy show that poked fun at the Rocky Mount Republican

Interest in the presidential face-off between John McCain and Barack Obama has led many Charlottesville-area residents to join the voter rolls.