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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 and gatherings that accommodate up to 25 guests in the garden setting.  Photo by Maggie Stoup.

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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 by Jennifer Molley Wilson.

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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.

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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 of VML this year.  Illustration by Manuel Timbreza.

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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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