Aila Boyd is a Virginia-based educator and journalist. She received her MFA in writing from Lindenwood University.
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Love Soul Food? Try One of These 7 Virginia Restaurants
Food nourishes the body. Soul food or comfort food, on the other hand, literally nourishes the soul. For a meal that will surely leave your stomach full and your soul nourished, visit one of these eight Virginia soul food restaurants. Many of them serve food made from traditional or family recipes.
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9 Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss Happening in Virginia This March
This list of festivals across Virginia is worth the drive no matter what part of the commonwealth you call home.
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10 Independent Virginia Pizzerias to Sample
Virginia has a number of independently owned and operated pizzerias that know how to make mouthwateringly good pies. Whether you like a plain cheese pizza or one loaded with a laundry list of toppings, one of these 10 pizzerias will undoubtably appeal to your tastebuds.
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8 Places to Visit to Celebrate Black History Month in Virginia
There’s no better way to celebrate the lives and contributions of historical Black Virginians than to visit one of the commonwealth’s many museums and centers that are working to preserve Black history and culture.
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8 Romantic Places to Go in Virginia on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is coming up! Given the slogan that “Virginia is for Lovers,” Virginians should know how to do Valentine’s Day right. Instead of celebrating the day with your loved one by taking the traditional dinner and movie route, try visiting one of the many romantic places Virginia has to offer.
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9 Virginia Festivals Happening in February
If you’re looking for a fun reason to get out of your house for a weekend in February, consider attending one of these nine festivals happening in Virginia this month.
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8 Photogenic Virginia Murals to Take Your Picture With
If you’re looking to have your photo taken in front of a captivating work of public art, visit one of these eight murals throughout Virginia. They range from straightforward representations of local history to depictions of abstract societal concepts.
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10 Architectural Marvels to Marvel at in Virginia
Some of Virginia’s more unique structures are breathtaking, while others are simply odd looking. To find out what architectural marvels are near you, check out these 10 structures.
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Need a Caffeine Fix? Try These 8 Southwest Virginia Coffee Shops
If you’re looking to sample the brews of the westernmost part from the commonwealth, you’ll likely want to start at one of these eight local shops.
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8 Virginia Festivals to Check Out in January
Virginia has a number of unique festivals coming up this month, especially if you’re in search of a fun festival to attend






















