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Opinion

Opinion: Richmond’s Monument Avenue: From historic statues to symbolic silence

By Uriah Kiser
The defaced statue of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, was removed from Monument Avenue. [Photo: The Valentine history museum Facebook page]

It was a short drive from her school, and the city provided us with a chance to get to know one another better. Its backdrop was culture, fun things to do, restaurants, and what seemed to be a never-ending number of places where we could peer back into our nation’s both celebrated and troubled past.

I can remember walking along Monument Avenue at night, looking at the illuminated statues, and the gorgeous homes that lined the boulevard. I viewed these monuments, in what had been the capital city of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, not as something glorious or objects to celebrate but as a reminder of how the Civil War tore the country apart and as a reminder of the stain of slavery left on our nation.

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News

Weekend weather: Expect showers, cooler temperatures | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, a cold front is approaching, causing weather changes.

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Features

National League of Cities to showcase Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

“The Town of Dumfries of Virginia is honored to announce its participation as an official stop on the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This initiative is part of NLC’s year-long celebration, marking a century of commitment to advancing local government and advocating for the interests of cities, towns, and villages nationwide,” notes a press release from the Dumfries Town Government.

“During the roadshow stop in the Town of Dumfries, we will have the opportunity to tour the new construction site of the Rose Gaming Resort, a testament to our Town’s growth and development. Additionally, we will visit the Town’s outdoor fitness court, a vibrant space that promotes wellness and community engagement, reflecting our commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle.”

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News

Warm front brings mild weather, shower chances | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

A stable atmosphere blankets the region as a long-lived outflow boundary pushes south and eastward. Radar echoes near the Mason-Dixon Line hint at light shower activity, but forecasters predict minimal impact from these isolated showers.

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Business

Manassas-based Electra.aero, Inc. awarded $1.9 million Army contract

By Uriah Kiser

Electra.aero, Inc. (“Electra”), a next-gen aerospace company committed to decarbonizing aviation and opening new air transportation markets, today announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Army valued at $1.9 million that funds powered wind tunnel testing of Electra’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft.

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Yugene Vindman calls for review of Virginia’s State Flag amid controversy over Confederate symbolism

By Uriah Kiser
A photo that had been posted to X, showing Democrat Eugene Vindman, the front runner in the Democratic race to replace Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, holding a Confederate Virginia State Flag has been deleted from the social media platform.

Yugene Vindman, a Democrat of Lake Ridge, who’s running to replace Abigail Spanberger (D) in Congress, is calling for a review of Virignia’s State Flag, one of the most unique in the world.

Vindman apologized after a photo posted to X (formerly Twitter) showed him posting with the Confederate State Flag of Virginia. It notes, “While monuments to the confederacy have been coming down and roads glorifying traitors are being renamed around the commonwealth, we need to look at all symbols that represent this tragic history, including our current banner which, frankly, too closely resembles the Civil War version.”

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Warm Front paves the way for weather changes | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

According to forecasts from the National Weather Service, a stationary front lingering across central Virginia is expected to gradually shift northward today and transform into a warm front by early Thursday. This front, slated to move beyond the region by early Thursday, will pave the way for weather changes in the coming days.

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Schools

Howard University student from Fredericksburg struck and killed by faculty’s member’s car

By Uriah Kiser
Howard University in Washington, D.C. [Facebook]

A Howard University student has died after he was struck last week by a car reportedly driven by a faculty member…Mohamed Samura, of Fredericksburg, 18, was a computer information systems major at the university.

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Politics

Eugene Vindman apologizes for Confederate Flag photo amidst congressional bid

By Uriah Kiser
A photo that had been posted to X, showing Democrat Eugene Vindman, the front runner in the Democratic race to replace Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, holding a Confederate Virginia State Flag has been deleted from the social media platform.

Eugene Vindman has apologized for posing for a photo while holding the Virginia State Flag adopted by the Confederate state government during the Civil War.

Potomac Local was the first to report on the photo on Monday, April 15, 2024. Vindman asked the person who posted it to X, formerly Twitter, to remove it from the social media platform.

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