Waynesboro Cultural Commission schedules romance writing workshops

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As part of its mission to serve area writers, filmmakers, artists and performers, the Waynesboro Cultural Commission announces the second in its series of informal workshops. The romance writers’ workshops, scheduled for the first two Tuesdays in May, will introduce the genre and give aspiring authors the skills to understand the expectations of this popular fictional form.

Report: Virginia earns ‘A’ grade from small businesses for second year in a row

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Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, has released the second-annual Thumbtack.com Small Business Friendliness Survey showing that Virginia continues to be a top state for small businesses, earning an ‘A’ grade for the ease of starting a business in the state and an ‘A’ overall.

Frank Knapp: Small business opposes multinational corporations’ tax avoidance

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In our highly partisan environment there seems to be very few issues that Republicans, Independents and Democrats agree on. This partisanship is easily seen in Congress but is also alive with voters across the country. Small business owners are often no different than their customers in demonstrating divergent opinions on issues depending on their political preferences.

Staunton Parks and Recreation to unveil new sign at Bridge Day

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The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will be in full participation mode at Staunton’s Bridge Day on April 13th. The day that is dedicated to the city-wide effort to fund the restoration of a century old footbridge traversing train tracks and linking the Wharf and Downtown Business District to the park on Sears Hill, will be especially significant for the folks at Staunton Parks and Recreation. The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will restore via a new sign- the park’s old name.

Poll: Puerto Ricans want statehood

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If the United State Congress were to allow the citizens of Puerto Rico to choose between independence and statehood, an overwhelming majority (70 percent) would choose statehood, with 14 percent opting for independence and 13 percent undecided, according to a Suffolk University/Universidad del Turabo poll of 601 likely voters in Puerto Rico.