JMU training video draws national fire and review
James Madison University faced national attention after a training video for student staff showed a three row comparison placing able bodied white Christian men as privileged against oppressed groups. The video was removed from YouTube and is under review through fall. State officials and alumni criticized the content while some supporters defended it. The university pledged inclusive climate work and will consult diverse groups before future trainings.
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Downtown apartments special use permit under review
Merchants says the panel is examining a general area rather than specific downtown buildings to allow eight or more apartments. Parking is the key concern. the Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday on proposed changes after the commission’s recommendation.
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Downtown Front Royal housing plan sparks debate on parking and buyers
At a public hearing residents and business owners discuss a developer request to convert a nearby structure into 30 to 60 300-square-foot units. Speakers warn of future sales, parking strain, and tenant quality, while advocates push for market-rate housing and a 450-square-foot minimum to attract mainstream tenants.
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