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10 Virginia mountain towns with rustic charm
Discover 10 charming Virginia mountain towns that combine scenic beauty, outdoor adventures, and small-town hospitality.
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11 superb summer camps in the Virginia mountains
Send your child to one of these 11 summer camps in the Virginia mountains for an unforgettable summer experience.
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17 summer events in Virginia to add to your calendar ASAP
Discover 17 must-attend summer events in Virginia, from waterfront celebrations and wine tastings to music festivals and cultural events.
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Virginia HBCU launches first doula certification program, targeting Black maternal mortality in the South
Felicia D. Cosby wasn’t expecting a student’s casual comment to spark a public health initiative. But when a student told her she’d love to be a doula, the idea stuck. Months later, Virginia Union University became the first HBCU in the state to launch a doula certification program.
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How to talk to a conspiracy theorist, in 6 steps
Here’s how you (yes, you!) can help stop your friends and family from going down extremist rabbit holes.
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Low-cost after-school activities in Richmond your kids will love
Here’s a Richmond locals’ guide to enriching, affordable after-school programs for your kids in Virginia’s state capital.
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JD Vance says he wants to help families, but missed vote to expand child tax credit
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance proposed more than doubling the federal child tax credit to $5,000 over the weekend, but recently missed the chance to vote for an expanded credit—an effort his fellow Senate Republicans blocked.
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The NoVa Pet Guide: Here’s what makes this Northern Virginia pet store so special
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite NoVa pet store. Here’s what they said.
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The NoVa Pet Guide: Your favorite Northern Virginia dog park
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite NoVa dog park. Here’s what they said.
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New data shows just how little single moms make compared to other parents
As many as 28 percent of single moms live in poverty. Here’s what you need to know about the wage gap for single moms.
