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Maryland Pays, Virginia Plays: How an Energy Project Is Sacrificing Maryland Land for Northern Virginia’s Big Tech Boom

Joanne Frederick discovers survey stakes for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) on her farm, unaware it benefits Northern Virginia’s data centers, not Marylanders. The project threatens local environments and property rights, with Marylanders facing lawsuits while their state pays for Virginia’s energy needs, highlighting broader issues of community neglect for corporate gain.

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The Quiet Exodus: Why Virginia Judges Like Lisa B. Kemler Are Retiring Early

In 2025, Virginia experiences a wave of early judicial retirements led by Judge Lisa B. Kemler, raising concerns about the judiciary’s future. Factors include better pay in private dispute resolution, declining public trust, overwhelming backlog pressures, fear of accountability, and pension incentives. This trend highlights a broken judicial system needing reform.

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Arrested for a Vacation: How Eleanor Leclair Ballester’s Case Exposes the Arbitrary and Broken American Family Court System

The arrest and imprisonment of Eleanor Leclair Ballester, a mother accused of kidnapping for taking her children on vacation, highlights severe flaws within the American family court system. Her case reveals inconsistent enforcement, lack of constitutional protections, and the detrimental impact on families, questioning the true intent of these courts aimed at maintaining control rather than achieving justice.

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Opinion: Could Minor League Baseball Be Coming Back to Frederick?

Frederick, MD, is undergoing extensive renovations at Nymeo Field, raising hopes for a return of Minor League Baseball. With nearly $39 million invested to modernize the stadium, there’s speculation about the Orioles’ potential need for a new High-A affiliate, possibly reigniting their historic relationship with the Frederick Keys. Fans are ready for this revival.

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