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Virginia Capitol – a Tourism Treat
Has this economy (and lack of a recent vacation) got you broke and down? Look in
our state’s own backyard for tourism treasures – like the newly
renovated and retrofitted Capitol. It’s just what the R&R Doctor ordered
for the budget blues.
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Conservation Easements
Albemarle County Celebrates Conservation Easement Milestones Preserving our rural landscape is a priority in Albemarle County; see how county officials worked with the state to bring this about. By Lee P. Catlin |
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Civil Rights History
The Robert Russa Moton Museum and Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail If you haven’t been to Farmville lately, the Moton Museum should be on your places to see this year. It is also a part of a marker program that can lead you to several localities across the state for education and preservation fans. By Helen R. Stiff–Williams |
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LOCAL PRESERVATION
Prince William County: Developing a Historic Preservation Program on the Local Level Got lots of heritage and history and don't know how to raise funds or awareness to preserve either? Check out Prince William County’s innovative approach. By Sharon E. Pandak |
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Elucidations
New Tools for a New Age Our new approach to bringing you timely news and trends is both environmentally more friendly and (we hope) an improvement. |
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Currents
From the Inside Looking Out … Ruminations from a Local Government Administrator 2009 VIRGINIA FORUM to be at Longwood University in Farmville Ever feel like the good guys finish last in public life? An experienced pro shares his insights. By Thomas E. Harris |
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All About IT
Voice Over IP New technologies are helping this town convert their traditional phone system to a modern one. Case Study By Wendy Wickens, MCNE, PMP, MCTS |
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Ecotech Network Using a Geographic Information System to Manage a Water and Sewer Utility Upgrading infrastructure involves technology in Loudoun County. By Larry Stipek |
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Management Matters Where’s Your Organization’s Focus? A quote from William Faulkner and a meal with an old friend inspired this column. By Russell M. Linden, PhD |
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Shelf Life
Mapping Your Way to Fun and Adventure at the Library of Virginia Get lost a the Library of Virginia. We mean it. It’s the perfect place to find a map to get you where you need to go. |
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