Aila Boyd is a Virginia-based educator and journalist. She received her MFA in writing from Lindenwood University.
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Savor the Flavor of Virginia’s Waters at These 6 Oyster Trail Restaurants
Coastal Virginia is known for its oysters—and if you want to try some, consider dining at one of these six restaurants on the Virginia Oyster Trail.
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8 Opportunities to Get Involved in Virginia on Earth Day
To do your part in bringing about change, consider pitching in at one of these Earth Day efforts happening around Virginia on April 22.
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6 Things to Put on Your Virginia Bucket List This Spring
To make the most out of the season this year, add some of these six quintessential Virginia activities—like hiking on the Appalachian Trail and having fun on the James River—to your springtime bucket list.
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Celebrate the weekend at these 8 Northern Virginia brunch spots
If you’re in Northern Virginia, consider brunching at one of these eight restaurants. You’ll surely get your fair share of savory eggs, as well as lip-smacking brunch cocktails.
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Need a Movie Night Recommendation? Check Out These 6 Films And TV Shows That Were Filmed in Virginia
Although Virginia may not hold as much filmmaking prestige as Hollywood, Atlanta and even Wilmington, it has still served as the backdrop for a number of notable films and television shows.
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Love Soul Food? Try One of These 7 Virginia Restaurants
Food nourishes the body. Soul food or comfort food, on the other hand, literally nourishes the soul. For a meal that will surely leave your stomach full and your soul nourished, visit one of these eight Virginia soul food restaurants. Many of them serve food made from traditional or family recipes.
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9 Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss Happening in Virginia This March
This list of festivals across Virginia is worth the drive no matter what part of the commonwealth you call home.
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10 Independent Virginia Pizzerias to Sample
Virginia has a number of independently owned and operated pizzerias that know how to make mouthwateringly good pies. Whether you like a plain cheese pizza or one loaded with a laundry list of toppings, one of these 10 pizzerias will undoubtably appeal to your tastebuds.
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8 Places to Visit to Celebrate Black History Month in Virginia
There’s no better way to celebrate the lives and contributions of historical Black Virginians than to visit one of the commonwealth’s many museums and centers that are working to preserve Black history and culture.
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8 Romantic Places to Go in Virginia on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is coming up! Given the slogan that “Virginia is for Lovers,” Virginians should know how to do Valentine’s Day right. Instead of celebrating the day with your loved one by taking the traditional dinner and movie route, try visiting one of the many romantic places Virginia has to offer.
