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St. Paddy’s Day trivia: 1 in 6 people in this VA county have Irish roots
Virginia has long been associated with the Scots-Irish who settled in the region during the 1700s. Throughout the centuries, the commonwealth has continued to serve as a home for those of Irish ancestry. In fact, 9.1% of Virginians have…
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Hampton Roads’ pie trail: Where to indulge on National Pi Day
National Pi Day on March 14 gives math nerds the opportunity to celebrate their passion for the mathematical constant pi (3.14), while also consuming delicious slices of sweet or savory baked pies.
To help you celebrate the big day, we’ve…
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4 wonderful ways to spend an evening in Norfolk’s Waterside District
Norfolk’s Waterside District is in the heart of the central business district and adjacent to the city’s waterfront. It’s the central gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
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Creepy legends about the Richmond cemetery where two presidents are buried
Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond is unlike any other cemetery in Virginia, given that it serves as the final resting place of two presidents, six Virginia governors, two Supreme Court justices, and a slew of other notables.
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Manchin’s No White House Bid Relieves Democrats
Article Summary - Joe Manchin, a high-profile centrist and West Virginia senator, has announced that he will not be running for the US presidency. Manchin was considering a run to offer an alternative for voters dissatisfied with both Joe…
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Transport yourself to colonial times at this tavern in Alexandria
Living in the 21st century can make it difficult to imagine what life must have been like in the 1700s. However, it’s still possible to get a literal taste of what Colonial life was like by visiting Gadsby’s Tavern in Old Town Alexandria.
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Child Care Group Plans $40M Effort to Support Democrats
Article Summary - The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy plans to spend $40 million to support President Biden’s re-election bid and other Democratic candidates who endorse economic policies benefiting working families. The group will…
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Review: Scholars Study White Supremacy’s Influence on US Politics, Culture
Article SummaryThree sociologists have documented how extremist white supremacist movements have come to pose a significant threat to American democracy. In their book "Out of Hiding: Extremist White Supremacy and How It Can Be Stopped",…
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Manchin Sparks 2024 Third-Party Bid Rumors in New Hampshire
Article SummaryWest Virginia Senator Joe Manchin visited New Hampshire and praised its voters during a "listening tour" at the Politics and Eggs event. Manchin has not ruled out the possibility of a presidential run, despite refraining from…
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