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About the cover: Every year, the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service produces the official population estimates for Virginia.  The most recent numbers, based on changes since the 2010 census in housing stock, school enrollment, births, deaths and driver’s licenses, revealed some significant trends of interest to local governments.

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About the cover: The 2013 session of the General Assembly will convene Jan. 9 in Richmond. Local government issues, many of them tied to the state budget, will be in the spotlight. Photo illustration by Manuel Timbreza.

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About the cover: Hopewell City Manager Ed Daley, DPA, Was elected the 94th president of the Virginia Municipal League at VML’s Annual Conference held in Williamsburg Sept. 23-25. Photo by David Parsons.

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About the cover: Guests of all ages enjoy exploring the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg and its unique world-class museums, intriguing exhibits, lively lectures and hands-on activities for children. Photo courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg.

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About the cover: More than 65 entries in six categories were received for judging in the 2012 VML Achievement Awards competition. The winner of this year’s President’s Award is the Town of Abingdon.

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About the cover: Chris Wojtowicz, charged with overseeing the Laskin Gateway redevelopment project for the City of Virginia Beach, has been consumed with coordinating numerous infrastructure improvements, including burying utility lines and installing storm sewers, drainage and road improvements. Photo by Craig D. McClure / City of Virginia Beach.

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About the cover: The Urban Land Institute’s Edward T. McMahon, a keynote speaker at two VML annual conferences, offers suggestions for developing and maintaining vibrant cities in two stories this month. The articles begin on page 8 and page 10.

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About the cover: VML’s 2012 Annual Conference will take place in Williamsburg Sept. 23-25. Plan to attend this important, informative event that will unfold in the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg. Photo illustration by Manuel Timbreza.

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About the cover: Will Mitchell, a software architect, serves as the site manager in Danville for the nonprofit science and technology company Noblis, which oversees use of a Cray XMT2 supercomputer there. The Danville supercomputer is the only one of its kind in the nation not housed at the federal laboratory or academic facility. Photo by Steven Mantilla Photography 2012.

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About the cover: Using nets from an aquatic discovery station, children discover some of the numerous aquatic creatures that call Crystal Springs in Wytheville home. Photo by Wytheville Director of Parks & Recreation Rick Showalter.

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