Monthly Archives: June 2010

Livable “Town Center” Communities – The Washington Post Got It Wrong

The Washington Post recently ran an article on the future of “town centers.” The piece contained some serious errors and omissions that led to inaccurate assumptions and conclusions. I sent a letter to the editor of the Post, pointing out the misstatements, which, of course, the Post declined to publish. Continue reading

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"There's No Transparency, and I Find that Inexcusable"

Meet the 82-year-old ex-cop, World War II vet, and private eye who’s challenging one of the largest police departments in the country. Continue reading

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Race to Nowhere

Late last month, Governor Bob McDonnell pulled Virginia out of the federal “Race to the Top” funding competition.
It should not have been surprising. Continue reading

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Taking State Parks off the State’s Books, Part 2

Myths about privatizing state parks. Continue reading

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Tale of Two HOT Lane Projects in Virginia

HOT lanes on I-95 and 495. Continue reading

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