Virginia

From illuminated garden trails to coastal spectaculars, here are some of Virginia’s most unique and memorable holiday light displays.  Virginia knows how to do the holiday season right by transforming into an illuminated winter wonderland.…
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From train rides to animal parks, here are some of the most unique places Virginians can meet Santa this holiday season.  While going to the mall for a photo-op with Santa Claus can be a fun experience, you can make your child’s holiday…
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Pocahontas’s life is often shaped by the colonizers who rewrote her history. This is the real story of the Native American girl whose name meant “joy.” Stories, like many other things, are often shaped by mistakes in our memories. These…
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Give back this holiday season by helping one of the many community toy drives happening in Virginia, ensuring a child in need doesn’t have to go without.  This year, communities across Virginia are pulling together to bring a little…
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"Name that Plow!" is back, and Arlingston Residents have until November 30 to suggest fun names for the competition. Here are all the details. Arlington County’s beloved “Name that Plow!” competition is back! Residents have until Sunday,…
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From festive lights and carolers to cookie decorating and ice skating, Virginia’s winter festivals are full of holiday fun. Discover the ones you can’t miss.
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Digital versions of state-issued identification cards will be accepted at various locations throughout Va. and beyond. Here are all the details. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced on November 12 that a newly launched…
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From exploring historic districts to going on outdoor adventures, here are 12 of the top things to do in Lynchburg.  Situated in the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is a city where…
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Celebrate the small businesses that make Virginia’s local economy thrive by participating in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29.
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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. On Tuesday, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that around 5,000…
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