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10 Virginia warming centers open now—and how you can make a difference
Warming centers across the commonwealth rely on volunteers, donations, and community awareness. Here’s how you can help.
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An art lover’s guide to Norfolk’s NEON District
Art lovers can explore Norfolk’s NEON District with this guide to all things murals, galleries, and performances.
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Indoor & outdoor spots to cold plunge in Virginia
Boost your mental and physical health by taking a cold plunge at one of these Virginia spas or river destinations.
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How a free Home Depot craft workshop helped me let go of my ‘working mom guilt’
As a working mom, I can’t pause the deadlines—but I can choose to focus on meaningful moments. That’s, after all, what my son will remember most.
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Williamsburg is the most haunted city in Virginia & these 10 places prove it
From hotels with ghostly guests to museums with mysterious pasts, discover what makes Williamsburg the most haunted city in Virginia.
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Richmond DPU restoring accurate billing after meter data malfunction
Around 5,000 South Richmonders will get a double utility bill this month, but payments might not be as high as you think. Here’s what you need to know.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
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Say gourd bye to Halloween by donating your pumpkins to pigs
Pumpkins for Pigs accepts donations across Virginia. Here’s how you can turn your Jack o’Lanterns into a fun snack.
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RFK Jr. ignores 100+ studies to push abortion pill ban—this is the mifepristone explainer you need
More than 100 peer-reviewed studies say mifepristone is safe. One fake study says it’s not. Guess which one RFK Jr. believes?
