Try, try again
Our editorial on May 21 suggested that Fauquier strive to become "America's Green County," and, if the commentary has done nothing else, it has enlivened the page on which it originally appeared. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
What will it be — conservation or property rights?
At its first public hearing, held without property owner notification, the proposal put forth by Supervisor Holder Trumbo (Scott District to eliminate density credits for floodplain and steep slopes in RA- and RC-zoning districts gleaned the support of six who spoke in favor, with only one against. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Double whammy
Late last week, Gov. Tim Kaine put the brakes on state spending, with his chief of staff telling department heads that a "troubling trend" in state revenue means they must curtail hiring, traveling, and buying. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Supporting local economy is simple, sensible solution
We recently purchased a bag of frozen vegetables at the grocery. The brand name “Europe’s Best” was emblazoned across the package in very large type. Below, in French, “Le Plasier du Gourmet” (“the pleasure of the gourmet”). Pretty picture of vegetables. Nice packaging. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
What is wrong with wanting to be number one?
Whether we acknowledge it or not, life is a competition, and whether we like it or not, we are in a competition of survival each and every day. Even further, the majority of us want to be the best at whatever we choose to do. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Fix it
There is a celebration in Prince William County this weekend marking the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. What a long way we've come. What a long way we need to go.We have been reporting on some local ADA issues in recent weeks, and the more we look into the local situation, the more discouraged we get. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Sad state of economy opens way to fresh approaches
I was intrigued by reporter Alexandra Bogdanovic's story about filling public safety job openings two weeks ago ("Applicants abound in tough economy," July 2).It's a sign of the job-tightening times: Advertise a job opening, and you are likely to get swamped with out-of-work folks looking for a new opportunity. Nationwide, a half-million jobs have disappeared since the first of the year. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
A grandpa? Like far out
My daughter called with what she said was great news. “You are going to be a grandfather,” she said.Her response to my request for a recount was sending me the picture. Like that was irrefutable proof. Like I really needed to see it. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Eye of the beholder
The removal of a large, dying tree on the Circuit Courthouse grounds two weeks ago got us thinking. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
About face
Economists who look at housing trends are predicting the death of suburbs. Gas, they say, is heading to $7 or $8 a gallon, sooner rather than later, and that commuting expense, coupled with flat wages, tied to traffic that grows worse by the minute, is driving folks back to the cities. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
State desperately needs transportation reform
If Virginia Democrats and Republicans are really interested in building a 21st-century transportation system, embracing the 13-point "Transportation Reform Agenda" described below is a positive way to start that process. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Proposal gets plowed under by farmers
The proposal put forth by Supervisor Holder Trumbo (Scott District) and supported by Supervisors Schwartz (Marshall District) and Nyhous (Center District) to eliminate density credits for floodplain and steep slopes in RA and RC zoning districts may have met its demise. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Some of the people, some of the time
The flags in front of the courthouse were at half-staff last week, and a newsroom wag suggested the banners were lowered in honor of comedian George Carlin.* | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Crying the blues leads to nurturing the green
Green means money, but it has taken on a second meaning lately — environmentally friendly. Time was, the two ideas were mutually exclusive. Not anymore. | 0 comments - ›› more ...