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Baby, it’s fun outside! Here’s what to do in Virginia this winter
Virginia’s cold-weather charms start outside—here’s what to do this cold season.
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VIDEO: Live Nativity at Cornerstone in Chatham
Sometimes the best way to experience an event is to jump right in! That’s what Amie, our community editor, did at Cornerstone—a church known for its positive community impact—in Chatham. @vadogwoodnews Sometimes the best way to experience an event is to jump right in! That's what Amie, our community editor, did at Cornerstone—a church known…
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Two Virginia students are on track to be teachers—thanks to this educator scholarship
Virginia’s teacher shortage is being addressed with financial aid options, offering hope for aspiring educators in the commonwealth.
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Shop small: Local stores for holiday shopping in NoVA
Here are the top 12 things people from VA buy online, plus where you can buy them from a local business in northern Virginia instead.
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The oldest brick dwelling in North America is in Virginia
With its fascinating historical significance, unique architectural features, and popularity as a tourist destination, there’s much to learn and discover about this remarkable Virginia structure.
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Inside Sen. Mark Warner’s annual holiday tradition at Capitol Hill: From handmade ornaments to festive serenades
An inside look at Sen. Mark Warner’s Capitol Hill holiday traditions—complete with kindergarteners!
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Tell Us Your Favorite Bakery in Virginia
From NoVa to Norfolk and everywhere in between, Virginia has some fantastic bakeries. Whether you’re going for cakes or cookies, breads or brownies, we want to know: What’s the best Virginia bakery? Tell us in the form below, and we’ll announce the top choices soon! What's the best bakery in Virginia? Proper Pie Co. May's…
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All aboard: 4 enchanting Virginia train rides for a cozy holiday experience
While the Polar Express doesn’t run in Virginia, there are a number of trains that still operate in the commonwealth. If you’re looking to go on a cozy adventure in late fall or winter, consider riding one of these four trains.
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Why housing is so expensive in Virginia—and what can be done about it
According to Brian Koziol, executive director of the Virginia Housing Alliance, the long-term lack of new housing construction, inflation, and supply chain issues are the main reasons why Virginia is being hit particularly hard by the housing crisis.
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Seven Amherst elementary school students ingested fentanyl-laced gummy bears
A bag containing gummy bears tested positive for fentanyl at an elementary school in Amherst County.
