2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here's everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
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Community
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Virginia’s New Year’s Eve sober ride guide
With the end of the year quickly approaching, you may find yourself making plans for New Year’s Eve. We’re sharing a variety of resources available to Virginians in an effort to reduce drinking and driving.
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Virginia’s 10 weirdest roadside attractions
Of all of Virginia's roadside attractions, these are by far the weirdest.
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25 books publishing in 2025 that we can’t wait to read
Numerous books are set to be published in 2025, but these are a few of our most anticipated reads. Here are our 25 books publishing in 2025 we can't wait to read.
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Looking to retire? This Virginia city ranks No. 2 nationwide
A Virginia city ranks among the top spots in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Places to Retire list. See which location made the cut.
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Your guide to Virginia’s 4 International DarkSky Parks
Enjoy a night of stargazing at these four DarkSky Virginia State Parks.
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Glen Allen’s local holiday celebrities: Christmas on Wendhurst
One of the greatest parts of the holiday season is Christmas light displays outside local homes. One house in particular, 9716 Wendhurst Dr, became a local institution and a national household name for its elaborate display.
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Tis the season for high energy bills: How to cut your costs this winter
Winter is finally here in Virginia—yet, while the temperatures are dropping, energy bills are rising. Keep your home warm this season without breaking the bank with our tips for saving on energy bills.
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s...
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Top 9 things to do after dark in Virginia
With the shorter days and earlier sunsets, you might be wondering what fun activities Virginia has to offer. Just because it gets dark early doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of exciting attractions to enjoy!
