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Airport Funding Concerns
I spoke about Warren County’s airport hangar funding, fund balance, incomplete audits, and the cost of recent tax increases. Even after learning the terminology, my concern remains: $1.5 million is still public money competing with urgent county needs. Read More
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Royal Visit Civic Discussion
I spoke before the Warren County Board of Supervisors to propose some form of annual recognition tied to the Royal Visit, as community discussions continue growing around tourism, heritage, local identity, & what lasting opportunities could emerge from the historic event. Read More
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Crown & Commonwealth Conversations
What began as a petition inspired by the Royal Visit of King Charles III & Queen Camilla has evolved into a broader community conversation about tourism, heritage, identity, & the future of Front Royal & Warren County through recurring events, partnerships, & public engagement. Read More
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ChatGPT Tried to Explain Me
After years of conversations about technology, history, memoirs, civic issues, creativity, and absurd humor, I asked ChatGPT to describe who I am. The result was a detailed portrait of an archivist, community-minded technologist, storyteller, and observer of systems, people, & preservation. Read More
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100 Word Stories: Prompted Royalty
When royalty arrived for a heavily guarded family portrait, they expected cameras, lighting, and nervous smiles. Instead, they discovered modern photographers preferred artificial intelligence over actual photography, while snipers watched from rooftops and Secret Service agents secured the cyberpunk studio. Read More
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Royal Visit Inspires Push for Annual Heritage Festival in Front Royal
The Royal Examiner: Coverage of a petition that I created calling for official recognition of the Royal Visit and the support of an annual event to promote tourism and community pride. Read More
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From Historic Visit to Community Tradition
Following the historic visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Front Royal and Warren County during VA250 anniversary events, a new petition proposes exploring an annual spring heritage-themed community event inspired by the region’s history, tourism, & international attention. Read More
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The Day After Royalty
After the royal visit, I returned downtown for a Chamber of Commerce meeting where business leaders shared stories about meeting the King and Queen. With the barricades gone, discussion shifted toward workforce development, economic growth, & the future of the region. Read More
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Royals Visit Front Royal
I spent the day navigating security checkpoints, crowded sidewalks, and exhaustion as King Charles III & Queen Camilla visited Front Royal. Between helicopters, sheep, media crews, and improvised celebrations, my quiet Shenandoah Valley town briefly became the center of international attention. Read More
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Front Royal Prepares for Royalty
Front Royal transformed almost overnight for the royal visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Between security fences, parking restrictions, and excitement, the community turned an international event into a uniquely small-town blend of chaos, AI comedy, and curiosity. Read More