Charlottesville Albemarle Economic Downturn, December 2008

"Insulated" economy? Sadly, no.Like the rest of the United States, the Charlottesville / Albemarle area is suffering from the Recession, the housing downturn, and the world-wide credit crisis.*Local bankruptcies have skyrocketed, according to the DP. Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 19, there were 175 families who filed for bankruptcy protection. During the same period in 2006, there were 22