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The Power of Clubs in Community Life
Royal Examiner: In this letter to the editor, I reflect on how civic clubs strengthen communities, drawing from personal experience and the documentary Join or Die. I encourage residents to join local organizations as a meaningful way to connect, contribute, and belong. Read More
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Concerns Raised Over Warren County Broadband Pricing
Royal Examiner: In this letter to the editor, I critique Warren County’s proposed VATI broadband pricing, arguing that high costs, poor value at lower tiers, and installation fees undermine the project’s public mission and place rural residents at a disadvantage. Read More
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Protecting Our Library’s Legacy: A Call for Transparent, Data-Driven Decisions
Royal Examiner: Writing as a Samuels Public Library trustee, I call for transparent, data-driven decision-making, challenging claims used to justify governance changes. I present comparative metrics showing the library’s efficiency and urge evidence-based review before altering a vital community institution. Read More
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Samuels Library Officials Respond to Supervisor Assertions about Finances and Operational Accountability
Royal Examiner: I’m referenced as a Trustee-at-Large attending a special Board of Supervisors work session, joining library leadership in responding to assertions about finances, FOIA compliance, and governance—emphasizing transparency, audited performance, and the public value of Samuels Public Library. Read More
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Studio 330 Ribbon-Cutting
A ribbon-cutting at Studio 330 marked more than a new makerspace opening. After the book challenge controversy, the Mellon grant, Library of the Year recognition, and Erin Rooney’s leadership showed Samuels Library turning toward renewal. Read More
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Building Community: Launching the Front Royal LEGO User Group
I sat down with Mike McCool at the Royal Examiner to announce a new creative venture: the Front Royal LEGO User Group. From engineering complex Technic sets to fostering local collaboration, we’re building a community one brick at a time. Read More
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Local Enthusiast Revs Up Community Spirit with LEGO User Group
Royal Examiner: I talked about why I started a Front Royal LEGO User Group—to create a local, in-person space for creativity, collaboration, and hands-on building at Samuels Public Library, giving adults and families a way to unplug and build together. Read More
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Library Lovers Month
In this 2023 interview, I joined the Royal Examiner to announce a $3,500 matching grant for Samuels Public Library. Sharing my journey from Atari programming to software consulting, I highlighted the library’s vital role in bridging the community’s digital divide. Read More
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DeDomenico-Payne named to fill Mayor Cockrell’s council seat pending Nov. Special Election, other appointed vacancies also filled
Royal Examiner: I’m mentioned as being appointed to the Front Royal Board of Zoning Appeals during a Town Council meeting that also filled several vacancies following the mayoral transition, marking my formal entry into zoning and land-use oversight for the town. Read More
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Board of Architectural Review denies partial demolition application for Murphy Theater building
Royal Examiner: I am listed as an area resident who spoke during a Board of Architectural Review public hearing where a proposed partial demolition of the Murphy Theater was denied, alongside business owners and neighbors calling for preservation and clearer redevelopment plans. Read More