Lifestyle
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Ride, Eat, Repeat: The State Fair of Virginia Runs Thru October 5
The State Fair of Virginia is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Gilbert’s Restaurant, once a beacon for Black travelers, is now a National Historic Site
Gilbert’s Restaurant, which formerly operated in Chatham, was recognized as a safe haven for Black people. Here’s what you need to know about the historic location.
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Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
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Loudoun County breaks from the past with street name ban
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted on September 10 to prohibit streets named after segregationists and Confederate leaders. Here’s what you need to know about the ban.
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VA wineries threatened by invasive spotted lanternfly spread
You may have seen spotted lanternflies flying around: little, red, mothlike bugs. One researcher said Virginia wine producers could be affected as the invasive species enters more localities.
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Trump cuts threaten longer wait times for Virginia vets, advocates say
Advocates warned President Donald Trump’s cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs are affecting wait times at VA clinics across the Commonwealth and country.
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Raise your stein to 16 Oktoberfest events in Virginia
Celebrate German culture with steins, sausages, and music at these 16 lively Virginia Oktoberfest events.
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Hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, & more: Your guide to fall fun in Virginia
Discover the best fall fun in Virginia—including hayrides, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes—at these seasonal festivals.
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All the buzz: Danville becomes a Bee City USA community
From bumblebees to butterflies, this Virginia city rolled out the green carpet for pollinators.
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Who’s running for Virginia governor in 2025? What to know about the job
Who’s running for Virginia governor in 2025? What to know about the job.
