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12 NBA stars with Virginia roots
From Alonzo Mourning to Allen Iverson, Virginia has contributed many memorable players to NBA rosters over the years.
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Does contacting your lawmaker actually help? I asked Virginia’s senior US senator
As immigration raids, ICE accountability, and federal power dominate headlines, Sen. Mark Warner reveals what really happens when Virginians contact his office—and how public opinion can help shape policy.
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Want to see frozen waterfalls in VA? Try these 18 gorgeous winter hikes
From Northern Virginia to Southwest Virginia, here are some of the most stunning frozen waterfalls in the state.
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Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
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Here are some of our favorite immigrant-owned businesses across VA
From flavorful restaurants to high-powered consulting firms, get to know some of our favorite immigrant-owned businesses across Virginia that highlight the entrepreneurial spirit and desire to give back.
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It’s National Blood Donor Month, and here’s how Virginians can help
Give blood in Virginia this National Blood Donor Month.
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We drove from Virginia to see Buddhist monks—and found an unexpected community
As Buddhist monks led a Walk for Peace through a nearby town, I became part of an unexpected community, discovering how shared waiting, conversation, and peace can quietly bring people together.
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9 Virginia orgs to support during Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and these nine Virginia organizations need donations to continue to advocate for the issue and help survivors.
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5 Virginia education bills that could impact your local schools
Virginia’s General Assembly will weigh proposals on funding, staffing, student services, and safety that could bring significant changes to how the commonwealth’s public schools operate.
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Unique VA-made Valentine’s gifts that won’t break the bank
From handcrafted jewelry to small-batch chocolates, these Virginia-made items make for meaningful Valentine’s Day gifts that don’t break the bank.
