But Stafford is facing allegations of religious discrimination in a federal lawsuit wending its way toward a trial, leading some to question how much diversity and development the county of 153,000 residents welcomes. The lawsuit, filed in June by the Justice Department and the owner of Virginia’s only Islamic cemetery, […]
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City officials approve grant, cemetery regulations | News
Woodward City Commissioners met Monday evening to discuss several high-ticket items and new cemetery regulations. In the consent docket, the commission approved a resolution for the Woodward Police Department to dispose of surplus property of exercise equipment from the city fitness center. The board also approved a facilities use agreement […]
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Arlington National Cemetery Goes Virtual to Commemorate Milestone Anniversary
Arlington National Cemetery, which has been closed to the public during the novel coronavirus pandemic, marked the 100th anniversary of its historic amphitheater Friday with virtual events. On May 15, 1920, the marble colonnades of the amphitheater were dedicated. Since then, it has been the setting for the National Memorial […]