Town and City

Taking young businesses under the wing: A rural incubator that’s thriving

Inside: Local view of the 2017 General Assembly

On the cover: The Franklin Business Center is a rural business incubator that’s succeeding – launching new businesses, creating jobs, and infusing cash into the local economy. See story on page 14.

Files:

Download VTCMar17_web.pdf (3.39 MB)

‘If I were mayor’: Trey Mitchell of Lawrenceville is statewide winner of essay contest

On the cover: Trey Mitchell of Lawrenceville is the statewide winner of the League’s “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. His essay and those of the regional winners can be found on pages 7-15.

Inside: Winning essays from all 8 regions

Files:

Download VTC Jan/Feb 2017 Issue (2.7 MB)

Mayor on a mission: Bob Coiner is VML’s new president

Inside: Farmville aces vice presidential  debates

On the cover: Gordonsville Mayor Bob Coiner is the new President of the Virginia Municipal League. Find out more about what inspires him and what he believes local governments can do for their communities in this month’s cover story. See page 15. Cover photo by Ramilyn Thompson.

Files:

Download VTC December 2016 Issue (2.96 MB)

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• Vol. 48, No. 5 – Jun 2013

  Smithfield: Town gains acclaim as beautification success story About the cover: The Town of Smithfield in Isle of Wight County has won national acclaim for its numerous beautification efforts, which are reflected in this image of Hayden’s Lane, an idyllic pathway between two busy downtown streets.  The adjoining space is used regularly for small ceremonies […]

• Vol. 48, No. 4 – May 2013

  Bristol: Capturing a city’s vibe on an iPhone About the cover: An image from the City of Bristol – the Birthplace of County Music – as captured by the city’s public information official on her iPhone using a digital photography application called Hipstamatic.  The original image shown here was cropped to fit the cover.  Photo […]

• Vol. 48, No. 3 – Apr 2013

  Affordable Care Act: What local governments need to know About the cover: Local governments will confront an unwieldy new federal law next year when the Affordable Care Act takes effect.  Understanding how the act will affect local government operations is essential. Files: Download VTCApr13_Web.pdf (3.74 MB)

• Vol. 48, No. 2 – Mar 2013

  Aboutface: In review: General Assembly ends burdensome reversion program About the cover: The 2013 General Assembly saw fit to eliminate the onerous “local aid to the Commonwealth” program that had sapped $270 million from city and county budgets over the past five fiscal years.  Abolishment of the reversion scheme was the No. 1 legislative goal […]

• Vol. 48, No. 1 – Jan/Feb 2013

  Who’s growing: Estimates reflect resurgent cities, aging population 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 […]

• Vol. 47 No. 10 – December 2012

  Money matters: Local issues will abound in 2013 General Assembly 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. Files: Download VTCDec12_web.pdf (3.16 MB)

• Vol. 47 No. 9 – November 2012

  VML President Ed Daley, City Manager, Hopewell Also inside: Preventing underground utility damage 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. Files: Download VTCNov12_web.pdf (6.4 MB)

• Vol. 47 No. 8 – October 2012

  Be a part of history in Williamsburg: VML Annual Conference Sept. 23-25, 2012 Files: Download VTCOct12_Web.pdf (4.26 MB)

• Vol. 47 No. 7 – September 2012

  President’s Award Winner: Abingdon – Free wireless Internet coverage blankets town 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. Files: Download VTCSept12_web.pdf (4.89 MB)

• Vol. 47 No. 6 – Jul./Aug. 2012

  Gateway: Virginia Beach project transforming oceanfront 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. […]