Over the past 25 years, the organization has seen its mission evolve dramatically. It was founded in 1983 to improve the lives of the estimated 15 percent of Charlottesville-area residents who could not read or write in English. Most, if not all, of these residents were American-born.

No longer. While the region’s illiteracy rate still hovers around 15 percent, the population of the illiterate residents has shifted. Now, the vast majority of residents who need English tutoring were born in another country. 

Wearing throwback uniforms, The Cavaliers beat The University of Richmond 16-0. 

Daily Progress photos for the week of August 24th. 

A record number of women participated in the 26th running of the race. Over 3,000 females entered and despite grueling weather conditions, close to 2,500 women crossed the finish line. With searing temperatures in the 80s and 100 percent humidity, the women were battling with what race organizers called some of the most challenging conditions in the race’s history. 

Cavaliers lose 2008 season opener 52-7 against Southern California.

The University of Virginia lost 52-7 against the University of Southern California ins a season opening blow-out. 

Daily Progress photos for the week of August 17th. 

10 high school athletes who are set to rule the gyms, trails and fields this fall. 

Daily Progress photos for the week of August 10th. 

Our Lady of Peace residents are getting into the Olympic spirit with a statewide competition of Nintendo Wii bowling.  Several teams compete at the Hillsdale Drive retirement community and the scores are compared with other nursing homes around the state.  For many seniors, it’s the first time they’ve ever played a video game.