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Nov Cover

Vol. 46, No. 11 - November 2011

The center of attention: Refurbished Market Building plays leading role in downtown Roanoke

About the cover: Roanoke's City Market Building has been at the epicenter of an urban vibe for nearly 90 years, with daily gatherings of risidents and visitors, workingmen and community leaders, making purchases at the lunch counters and retail stores, and creating an atmosphere alive with public interaction. Photo by Dan Smith.

Oct Cover

Vol. 46, No. 10 (Conference Issue) - October 2011

Henrico County: A lot has happened in 400 years

About the cover: West Broad Village is a masterfully designed Urban Mixed Use village in the heart of Henrico’s West End. Brick streets lined with maple trees connect charming, stately single family attached homes to shopping, dining and entertainment experiences you won’t find anywhere else in the metro area.

Sept Cover

Vol. 46, No. 9 - September 2011

VML Achievement Award Winner: President's Award
Manassas produced an alternative model for improving neighborhoods

About the cover: More than 60 entries in six categories were received for judging in the 2011 VML Achievement Awards competition. The VML awards program is conducted annually to encourage and recognize excellence and innovation in Virginia local government.

Aug Cover

Vol. 46, No. 8 - August 2011

Behold Boykins
Downtown springs back to life

About the cover: Debbie and Mike McManus, owners and operators of Boykins Beans & Ice Cream, are two of the people who have helped transform the business climate in the small town of Boykins in Southampton County. Photo by David Parsons.

July Cover

Vol. 46, No. 7 - July 2011

Safe & Sound
Street Crimes Unit helped with success of Danville initiative

About the cover: Five of the eight members of the Danville Street Crimes Unit who have had a hand in curbing crime in the city are (front row, l-r) Lt. J.L. Pace Jr. and Officer C. Snead, (back row, l-r) Officer J.D. Frost, Officer L.D. Land and Sgt. E.K. Thompson. Photo by Steven Mantilla Photography 2011.

Jun 11 Cover

Vol. 46, No. 6 - June 2011

Start your engines!
Local governments to converge on Henrico in October

About the cover: VML's 2011 Annual Conference will take place in Henrico County Oct. 2-4. Plan to atend this important, informative event and help Henrico celebrate its 400th anniversary. Illustration by Manuel Timbreza.

May 11 Cover

Vol. 46, No. 5 - May 2011

Spotlight: Small town puts finishing touches on renovations

About the cover: The Town of Mount Jackson in Shenandoah County has completed work on a number of significant projects over the past decade and positioned itself for the future by conducting an assortment of planning studies to guide its development.

April 11 Cover

Vol. 46, No. 4 - April 2011

Taking action: Mayors confront challenge of helping children learn, thrive

About the cover: Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms Jr. is one of more than 100 mayors across the country who has lent their support to the Mayors’ Action Challenge for Children and Families, a project of the National League of Cities. Photo by Craig McClure / City of Virginia Beach.

Mar 11 Cover

Vol. 46, No. 3 - March 2011

2011 Virginia Municipal League Achievement Awards

Also inside: 2011 General Assembly analysis

About the cover: VML is accepting entries for its 2011 Achievement Awards program until June 3. Rules for entering have been mailed to all VML member local governments and are posted on the league’s website. Illustration by Manuel Timbreza.

Feb 11 Cover

Vol. 46, No. 2 - February 2011

By the numbers
2010 Census data reflect changes in communities

About the cover: The U.S. Census Bureau released Virginia's 2010 Census counts for cities, towns and counties in early February. The numbers and trends are revealing.

Jan 11 Cover

Vol. 46, No. 1 - January 2011

Preserving open spaces
Local governments see value in use of easements

About the cover: The Rappahannock River valley northwest of Fredericksburg remains an oasis of open space today thanks to the City of Fredericksburg, which granted an easement on its 4,232 acres in 2006 to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and The Nature Conservancy. Photo by Irvine Wilson, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Dec 10 Cover

Vol. 45, No. 12 - December 2010

A 5-minute (or so) guide to the 2011 General Assembly

Nov 10 Cover

Vol. 45, No. 11 - November 2010

VML President: James P. Councill III
Mayor, City of Franklin

Inside: VML Annual Conference photographs from Hampton

Oct 10 Cover

Vol. 45, No. 10 - October 2010

Hampton turns 400: Anniversary celebration highlights historic past

VML 2010 Annual Conference Issue

Sept 10 Cover

Vol. 45, No. 9 - September 2010

President's Award: Galax embraced cultural heritage to boost business

Inside: Summary of all Achievement Award winning entries

Aug 10 Cover

Vol. 45, No. 8 - August 2010

VML Insurance Programs: Service, innovation, stability mark first 30 years

July 10 Cover

Vol. 45, No. 7 - July 2010

Transformation: VHDA helping to revitalize historic downtowns

Town of Floyd advocate Woody Crenshaw
and former Town Manager Karen Thompson

10 June Cover

Vol. 45, No. 6 - June 2010

Head to Hampton: Annual Conference to be held Oct. 3-5

10 May Cover

Vol. 45, No. 5 - May 2010

Going greener: Programs to cut energy use reach out to businesses, residences

10 April Cover

Vol. 45, No. 4 - April 2010

Balancing the numbers: The 2010 General Assembly resolved many of its problems by passing them along to local governments

2010 Product & Service Guide

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Editor
David Parsons

Associate Editor & Design
Manuel Timbreza

Advertising Manager
Kimberly Pollard

Editorial Board
James A. Barnes, Loudoun County
Melinda Moran, Clarksville
Bonnie Svrcek, Lynchburg

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