Advance Morning News
It's Saturday, November 2, 2024. Today's stories include an analysis of the St. Mary's/College Heights relationship, a timely political film review, and the best-read stories of the week.
ANALYSIS: When the Community Boiled Over, Two Parties Started Talking
By Martin Davis
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The conflict over a special use permit in 2023 elevated tensions between St. Mary's and the College Heights community. A dialog between Sue Sargeant and Chris Lanzarone helped calm the situation.
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MOVIE TIME: Good Night, and Good Luck
A black and white homage to a new technology that helped journalism bring down a political thug.
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The Best-read Stories of the Week
Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Black Arts Festival Revisited
What's Going on in the Rappahannock Canal?
Education
More Staff Needed to Support Special Education Students in Spotsylvania
Transportation
VRE Ridership Has Yet to Recover from Pandemic Downturn
Investigative
Decision in FOIA Case Won't Be Reconsidered
Analysis
It Ends Where It Began ... With Books
Political Cartoon
Opinion
My Education in Data-Center Secrecy and Green Illusions
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