Virginia

Growing your own food boosts health and activity, reducing illness risk. UVA's garden promotes student sustainability and offers therapeutic benefits.
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Celebrate Independence Day in style with dazzling Fourth of July fireworks shows across Virginia.  From mountain displays to waterfront spectaculars, Virginia is lighting up the skies this Fourth of July with a wide array of fireworks…
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From sweet potato pies to plant-based Mediterranean food, discover what these Virginia companies that competed on “Shark Tank” are cooking up. From Bombas socks to Scrub Daddy sponges, many of the products you know and love were pitched on…
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Learn all about the wild ponies that call Virginia home, including where you can spot them, how they got here, and who owns them. As a Virginian, you probably know the Old Dominion State is home to a diverse array of wildlife, from black…
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Only a small percentage of people are inherently bad at math, says Professor Tanya Evans. But many struggle with anxiety due to a lack of math literacy.
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Country music has deep roots in Southwest Virginia. Here’s what you need to know about its history. When most people think of country music, they think of Nashville. That city is home to numerous renowned venues and has helped launch the…
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Discover Virginia’s best u-pick berry farms with our summer guide—find out where to go, what’s in season, and how to make the most of your fruity day trip. Spanning the entire commonwealth, Virginia’s u-pick berry farms are ripe for…
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Take the ultimate Virginia road trip with these standout LOVEworks that showcase the heart, soul, and quirks of communities across the state. From a towering stiletto in Lynchburg to Adirondack chairs you can climb into on Chincoteague…
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Here’s the surprising history of Virginia’s volcanic past, including Mole Hill and Trimble Knob. When most people think of Virginia, volcanoes don’t typically come to mind the way that they do for Mount St. Helens and Washington. But…
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UVA scientists discover mathematical law explaining why some species dominate and others stay rare, solving a century-old mystery in biodiversity research.
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