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🌱 How could new data center rules reshape Warren County and Front Royal?

Front Royal, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How could new data center rules reshape Warren County and Front Royal?
  • Why Front Royal anchors this eight-town Shenandoah Valley road trip

Also on today's calendar: Free Jazz Concert Series July 12-16 @ Shenandoah Conservatory and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Planners to hear from public Wednesday on data centers (nvdaily.com) — Warren County residents can weigh in Wednesday as the Planning Commission considers zoning changes that could allow data centers in industrial areas, before sending a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. Meanwhile, Front Royal’s Town Council has already rejected allowing data centers by special-use permit and is moving toward prohibiting them in town limits, including a temporary moratorium on new applications.
   

• This Scenic Virginia Route Takes You Through Eight Charming Historic Small Towns In One Day (takingthekids.com) — Front Royal gets a starring role in this Shenandoah Valley road-trip guide, celebrated as Virginia’s Canoe Capital and the northern gateway to Skyline Drive. The piece highlights downtown’s independent shops, Civil War history sites, and local museums, while also suggesting nearby historic small towns like Luray, Strasburg, and Woodstock for a full day of exploring.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • My wildlife camera caught this bear?
    at 2:22 PM south of Front Royal on Stonewall Jackson Hwy about 3/10 of a mile past the railroad trestle. If the time is EST, then it would be an… (Nextdoor Stonewall Jackson)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Front Royal. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T2297) in Front Royal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Front Royal here.

🗞 Nearby News

Strasburg

  • Vibrant Street Murals Celebrate This Virginia Town's Rich Pottery and Agricultural History (myfamilytravels.com)
  • 51k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 (barnfinds.com)
  • NVD girls soccer leaders (nvdaily.com)

Washington

  • Voting at polls gets easier for residents with disabilities (rappnews.com)
  • Rappahannock Board of Supervisors grill FirstEnergy on Page-... (rappnews.com)
  • Here are the best romantic weekend trips for couples in every part of America (qz.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Your age. (Thank you Dawn K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Front Royal

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Front Royal

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.