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May 2025 14

Education Day is a ‘HIT’ with the Salem Red Sox

By Amie Knowles | LOCAL VIDEO, COMMUNITY, Amie Knowles

Education Day was a home run in Salem! You might see a familiar face throwing the first pitch. 👀

May 2025 14

Introducing Richmond Zoo’s New Baby Hippo, Poppy

By Ava Edwards | LOCAL VIDEO, COMMUNITY, Ava Edwards

Moo Deng is old news, Poppy is the new hippo in town!🦛👑

Poppy the Hippo is Metro Richmond Zoo's newest addition, and she's already taking the internet by storm.

Get ahead of the trend and go see Poppy at the Metro Richmond Zoo. Or watch her every day from 9am-5pm on the zoo's livestream.

May 2025 14

Where to try viral K-beauty products & services in Virginia

By Ellery Weil | LOCAL BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, Ellery Weil

K-beauty products and services are making waves across social media. Check out these Virginia spots to try them for yourself.

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May 2025 13

Pharrell Williams in Hot Water with the City of Virginia Beach Part 2

By Ava Edwards | LOCAL VIDEO, COMMUNITY, Ava Edwards

The drama continues after Pharrell Williams' unexpected cancelation of 2024's Something in the Water Festival. 👀 🍵

Virginia Beach officials want to keep an extra close eye on Williams. Trust has been broken between the two parties. 💔

May 2025 9

As southern states ban abortion, thousands of patients head north—to Virginia

By Jessica F. Simmons | REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, COMMUNITY, Jessica F. Simmons

With abortion bans tightening across the South, Virginia is absorbing a growing number of out-of-state patients—straining clinics, stretching support networks, and raising the stakes for future protections.

Portrait of woman in car staring out the window.

May 2025 8

17 summer events in Virginia to add to your calendar ASAP

By Aila Boyd | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Aila Boyd

Discover 17 must-attend summer events in Virginia, from waterfront celebrations and wine tastings to music festivals and cultural events.

May 2025 6

The 13 coolest & quirkiest museums in Virginia

By Aila Boyd | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Aila Boyd

These unconventional museums in Virginia showcase everything from the world's oldest ham to vintage pinball machines, attracting curious visitors year-round.