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In Walworth County, neighbors rallied for rides—and rediscovered what it means to be a community
The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor’s office—they also needed to get to each other.
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Not going to DC? Discover cherry blossoms across Virginia
Virginia is for lovers… of cherry blossoms!
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Alexandria in bloom: Your guide to cherry blossom season 2025
Experience Alexandria’s enchanting cherry blossoms, waterfront cruises, and cultural festivities against the backdrop of historic brick streets this spring.
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How Kindness Café is brewing change in Charlottesville
The Kindness Café + Play, located at a historic house in Charlottesville, offers a welcoming space and employment for adults with cognitive disabilities.
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Amid growing threats to repro rights in Virginia, a local clinic is still trying to expand access
Gov. Youngkin’s recent changes to the Virginia Right to Contraception Act and the Contraceptive Equity Act will leave Virginians with fewer contraception and other reproductive health care options.
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Where to munch on mochi donuts in Virginia
Discover the best spots for chewy, crispy, and delicious mochi donuts in Virginia, from Richmond to Virginia Beach.
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A brief (but far from boring) history of Tangier Island
Discover the rich history of Tangier Island, from Indigenous fishing grounds to a War of 1812 freedom sanctuary.
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Federal education cuts could worsen Virginia’s teacher shortage—locals are fighting back
Heather Sipes, president of the Virginia Beach Education Association, talks about ways community members can get involved in the ongoing fight against public education cuts.
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10 best farm-to-table restaurants in Virginia
Discover Virginia’s innovative farm-to-table restaurants, from eco-friendly cafes to fine dining establishments, all celebrating local ingredients and sustainability.
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A love letter to the working class, from Gwen Frisbie-Fulton
It started in the back seat of my family’s Jeep Cherokee, the one with the broken AC and vinyl seats that stuck to my thighs in the late summer heat. After school we would wait, all the doors flung open, for my dad to get off work. My mother reading in the front seat, her…
