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Honor the past and celebrate the present at this Día de los Muertos celebration
Virginia’s Latino Farmers Market is hosting a special Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Virginia Wine Country: Your guide to the 8 regions
Sip your way through the Virginia wine country, which features distinct wines, rolling vineyards, and rich heritage.
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What to know about one of Virginia’s newest Halloween scary spots — there’s wine
The Nefarious Haunt Experience at Grayhaven Winery takes spooky season to a whole new level. Here’s what you need to know.
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More Virginians leaving leaves, a boon for sustainability, survey finds
More Virginians are leaving leaves on the ground during the autumn season, providing a boon to local ecosystems and cutting down on methane gas in the atmosphere.
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How Southwestern Virginia’s autumnal dessert ‘stacks up’—and why it’s having a revival
Apple stack cake is an Appalachian favorite. Learn about the history of—and renewed interest in—this dessert.
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8 historical (yet haunted) battlefields in Virginia
At these haunted battlefields in Virginia, bloody histories and ghostly legends come together.
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We came up with 15 Halloween costumes inspired by Virginia
Show off your Virginia pride with these 15 state-inspired Halloween costume ideas representing the commonwealth’s wildlife, mascots, and famous figures.
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The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
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Rate of uninsured children up in VA as pandemic-era protections end
The rate of children without health insurance grew in Virginia and across the country, hitting its highest levels in more than a decade, according to a new study.
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Ride, Eat, Repeat: The State Fair of Virginia Runs Thru October 5
The State Fair of Virginia is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine. Here’s everything you need to know.
