Northern Virginia
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Spread holiday cheer to Virginia children with these 14 toy drives
Give back this holiday season by helping one of the many community toy drives happening in Virginia, ensuring a child in need doesn’t have to go without.
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18 Virginia food pantries to donate your time, money, & food to this holiday season
If you’re looking to give back this holiday season, here are 18 food pantries in Virginia where you can donate your time, money, and food to help fight hunger.
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Virginia’s 16 most magical winter festivals
From festive lights and carolers to cookie decorating and ice skating, Virginia’s winter festivals are full of holiday fun. Discover the ones you can’t miss.
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10 Virginia warming centers open now—and how you can make a difference
Warming centers across the commonwealth rely on volunteers, donations, and community awareness. Here’s how you can help.
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Virginia Wine Country: Your guide to the 8 regions
Sip your way through the Virginia wine country, which features distinct wines, rolling vineyards, and rich heritage.
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Fairfax County mom fights for clean air as VA data centers expand
Julie Kimmel and other parents in Northern Virginia are fighting Big Tech’s data center expansion—for a cleaner future for their families.
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New Google data center near Richmond sparks fears over higher bills, water, and climate
Google’s $9 billion expansion brings growth to Virginia—but a lack of regulations on Big Tech mean communities could pay the price.
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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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When cancer meets camp: How one Virginia nonprofit creates joy in hard times
Camp Fantastic, which takes place every year in Front Royal for kids who have received cancer treatment, is aptly named.
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Songcatchers: The fascinating story of how scholars saved Appalachian music from extinction
At the turn of the 20th century, academics traveled the Appalachians to save ancient music before it was lost. Learn how the legacy of the “songcatchers” lives on.
