New Dominion Podcast: Dr. Will Macintosh
Dr. Will Mackintosh is an associate professor of history for the University of Mary Washington and Councilman-at-Large for the City of Fredericksburg. Mackintosh shares with us his ideas about walkable cities, the prohibitive cost of new development, and why increased density in Fredericksburg is the restoration of the city’s historic character — not its undoing.
Stafford Schools Announce Two Community Events Celebrating Black History Month
Events will be held at Brooke Point and North Stafford high schools.
It’s Drew Time: Book Bans
Book bans, like foot fungi, spread. It seems the itchy mess has gone from Spotsy and landed in King George. Our humorist has some tips for the county’s citizens. If that fails – try some Tinactin.
Sunday Books & Culture: Heaven and Earth
This week’s reviews include National Book Award winner James McBride’s “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” and young adult historical fiction by Rodman Philbrick and Elizabeth Wein.
Emails Show Riverbend Parent Involving School Board
Newly unearthed emails show Phelps, Twigg, Taylor, and a swim coach outside of Riverbend High School copied on emails beginning in mid-December.
King George School Board Approves Revision to Instructional Materials Policy
Library books now included in policy, which puts responsibility for notifying parents of “sexually explicit content” on the school division.
Legislation Clarifying that Virginia Code Does Not Allow for Censorship of Library Books Advances
Bill adds clarifying language back to Code section requiring parental notification of instructional material with sexually explicit content.
Donation from Anderson Propane Will Help James Monroe High School's Giving Tree Go Mobile
For the second year, city school is beneficiary of company’s charity golf tournament.
Summit Highlights the Importance of "Regionalism"
Event organized by the area Chamber of Commerce is “an intentional step towards a regional conversation.”