Lifestyle
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Don’t trash that tree! CVWMA offers free recycling instead
Central Virginia residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free this holiday season. Here’s how.
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Virginia rolls out mobile IDs—here’s where you can use them
Digital versions of state-issued identification cards will be accepted at various locations throughout Va. and beyond. Here are all the details.
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This winter, learn the real story of Pocahontas
Pocahontas’s life is often shaped by the colonizers who rewrote her history. This is the real story of the Native American girl whose name meant “joy.”
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Guide to Grayson Highlands: Camping, hikes, wild ponies, & more
Here’s your comprehensive guide to Grayson Highlands State Park, with information on camping, hiking, bouldering, fishing, and more.
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Unique Virginia Christmas ideas: Where you can find local items to give this holiday season
Still searching for the perfect Christmas presents? If you appreciate locally made Virginia goods, this guide is for you.
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Barbara Rose Johns, whose 1951 walkout advanced school desegregation, honored in US Capitol
Barbara Rose Johns, who led a walkout of her segregated VA high school in 1951, was immortalized with a new statue in the US Capitol. It replaces one of Robert E. Lee.
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6 hangover cures you can find across Virginia
From Bloody Mary flights and hearty southern brunch to hydrating IV treatments and rejuvenating spa days, here are six hangover cures across Virginia.
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12 ways to ring in the New Year across Virginia
From family-friendly celebrations at a zoo to lavish adults-only galas, here are 12 unique ways to ring in the New Year across Virginia.
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Virginia schools find the key to better attendance: A free morning meal
Free school breakfast programs in Virginia are helping to combat student absenteeism. Here’s how.
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11 ordinary Virginians who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Learn about some of the many Virginians who worked tirelessly to make 2025 a year that was filled with kindness.
