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Washington DC
fromTravel + Leisure
16 hours ago

This Virginia Mountain Town Has a Drive-in Movie Theater, Quaint Inns, and Easy Access to the Blue Ridge Parkway

Lexington, Virginia, offers a rich history alongside outdoor recreation and local traditions, making it a multifaceted destination.
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SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Virginia governor's amendments keep Faith in Housing Act in limbo

The governor's housing affordability campaign faces challenges, but a new faith-based housing bill could significantly impact development in Virginia.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Virginia governor's amendments keep Faith in Housing Act in limbo

The governor's housing affordability campaign faces challenges, but a new faith-based housing bill could significantly impact development in Virginia.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Virginia Enacts Crypto Unclaimed Property Law Requiring In-Kind Transfer to State

Virginia law mandates dormant crypto transfers to the state after five years, allowing custodians 2.5 months for compliance before the law takes effect.
Berlin food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

I've Traveled the South for 30 Years and This Is Appalachia's Most Charming Small Town-and It Has Pretty Mountain Views

Lewisburg, West Virginia, offers a unique blend of arts, outdoor activities, and community, attracting remote workers through relocation incentives.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Virginia Is the Biggest Battle Yet in the Gerrymandering Wars

Donald Trump is pushing for redistricting to secure more GOP seats ahead of the 2026 midterms.
#virginia-beach
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is competitive, with rising prices and limited inventory favoring sellers.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
Boston real estate

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is tight, with shrinking inventory and rising prices, contrasting sharply with national trends.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is competitive, with rising prices and limited inventory favoring sellers.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is tight, with shrinking inventory and rising prices, contrasting sharply with national trends.
Travel
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The Esquire Guide to Asheville

Southern towns foster creativity and collaboration between diverse populations, exemplified by Asheville's vibrant arts and culinary scene.
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

250-Year-Old Kiln Discovered on Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Estate

In 2025 alone, archaeologists there unearthed unusual creamware, and evidence that Monticello had prototypical bathrooms. Now, experts have uncovered yet another striking find-a 250-year-old kiln where enslaved people and indentured laborers fired the bricks used to build Monticello.
Arts
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

West Virginia's 7 Best Steakhouses - Tasting Table

A truly great steakhouse isn't just about the steak. We'd argue that the best steakhouses in the country are ones that put as much thought and effort into the drinks, cocktails, and sides as the meat, and that's one place where Prime 44 West shines.
Silicon Valley food
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

How to Extract the Story of Appalachia

Fia Backström describes her experience of West Virginia as akin to being called by aliens, framing the region in a way that echoes a long history of it being seen as strange and backward.
Arts
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Slavery bounded his life': Thomas Jefferson's views on race in his own words

Thomas Jefferson's life was deeply intertwined with slavery, influencing his views on liberty and race throughout his lifetime.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This 45-mile Water Trail in Virginia Has Scenic Blue Ridge Mountain Views-and It's Perfect for Kayaking, Fishing, and Paddling

"Stretches of the float feel quite secluded and peaceful, while others pass parks and restaurants. I like the connection-it's always good to be reminded of the wild in the urban."
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Decades ago, a Maryland sailor burned his winter socks. Now it's a spring tradition

Annapolis celebrates spring with the annual Oyster Roast & Sock Burning festival, marking the end of winter and the start of sailing season.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Spanberger's Virginia housing agenda falls short on local pushback

A pair of bills would have required local zoning codes to allow multifamily and mixed-use residential development by right across broad swaths of commercially zoned land. Supporters said the approach could convert underused strip malls, parking lots and office corridors into thousands of apartments without case-by-case rezonings.
East Bay real estate
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

10 Must-Visit East Coast Wineries, According To Experts - Tasting Table

East Coast winemaking has evolved into a credible fine wine culture where producers craft site-specific wines competing on merit through technical skill and authenticity.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

One of Virginia's Best Small Towns Is Just 2 Hours From Washington, D.C.-With Tons of Charm and Shenandoah Valley Views

Luray, Virginia offers diverse attractions beyond its famous caverns, including outdoor recreation, farm-to-table dining, craft beverages, and charming downtown shops.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The 'Oyster Capital Of The East Coast' Isn't The State You Might Expect - Tasting Table

East Coast oysters are known and loved over the world for the clean minerality and distinctive salinity, which is reflective of the cold Atlantic waters where they come from. Although Maine and Maryland get a lot of credit, oysters are present along the continent's entire eastern coast, as far north as Canada's Prince Edward Island all the way down to South Florida.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

7 Best Markets To Get Country Ham In Northern Virginia - Tasting Table

For pork lover, there's nothing quite as irresistible as the salty, savory pull of Virginia country ham. Whether it's to elevate mouth-watering ham sandwich, for pea and ham soup, or a good old-fashioned honey-glazed roast recipe, there's no shortage of quality cured pork in the Old Dominion State.
Food & drink
Retirement
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

9 Best Places to Retire in Virginia, According to Real Estate Experts

Virginia offers retirees four-season living, mountain and coastal access, and excellent healthcare facilities, with Social Security income exempt from state income taxes.
History
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This West Virginia Tavern Was A Civil War Hangout Spot For 2 US Presidents - Tasting Table

Foster's Main Street Tavern in Beckley, West Virginia, operated as Davis Cottage during the Civil War where Union generals William McKinley and Rutherford B. Hayes strategized before both became U.S. presidents.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Virginia Legislature Passes Bill Banning Public Schools From Teaching January 6 Was a Peaceful Protest'

The text of the bill, HB333, adds new language to the Virginia statutes that requires any local school board that imposes new restrictions on any program of instruction on or relating to the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol and any accompanying curriculum or instructional materials, or any instruction provided by a teacher as a part of any program of instruction.
Left-wing politics
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Quaint Virginia City Is Packed With American History and Fun for the Whole Family

Depending on personal experience, travelers may associate Williamsburg, Virginia, with a few different things. For many, school field trips and family vacations brought them to the Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Yorktown, and Colonial Williamsburg. Some know Williamsburg for its theme parks, Busch Gardens and the Great Wolf Lodge water park. Others recognize the city as the home of William & Mary, the second-oldest college in the United States.
Food & drink
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Empowered Virginia Democrats Move Fast to Reshape Higher Ed

When Virginia's new Democratic leaders took control of the governor's office and attorney general position last week, they wasted no time overhauling higher ed. Abigail Spanberger, the new governor, immediately appointed more than two dozen members to the governing boards of the Virginia Military Institute, George Mason University and the University of Virginia, meaning she's already appointed the majority of members on the George Mason and UVA boards.
US politics
fromArchitectural Digest
23 years ago

Revisiting Robert Duvall's Elegant Virginia Farm, Where He Danced the Tango in the Barn

"To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all."
Film
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Richmond Buzz: February festivities for foals, flirts and football fans

The Richmond District will host a five-block Lunar New Year celebration with parades, over 100 vendors, expected turnout above 5,000, amid Super Bowl security concerns.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I've Lived in the South for 30+ Years-This Is the Most Underrated City Everyone Should Visit Once

Winston-Salem transformed from a tobacco industry hub into a culturally vibrant Southern destination by preserving and repurposing its industrial and historic spaces.
Miscellaneous
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

'Good Thing The Bottle Was 50% Off' - The Celebrity-Owned Whiskey Customers Couldn't Stomach - Tasting Table

Celebrity endorsements do not guarantee product quality, as demonstrated by Drake's Virginia Black whiskey and other underperforming celebrity spirits brands.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

I Lived in Asheville, North Carolina, for 10+ Years-and This Might Be the Most Peaceful Place in the City

I was wandering through West Asheville one day, past vintage storefronts and sun-washed sidewalks, when I noticed a doorway overflowing with green. Ferns spilled outward, vines climbed the windows.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
2 months ago

VCU vs. George Washington Prediction: Spread, Total Points, Moneyline Picks - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

VCU is a 6.5-point home favorite over George Washington with a 162.5 over/under after winning four straight home games.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 Virginia Bourbon Distilleries Worth Checking Out, According To Experts - Tasting Table

Virginia hosts a growing, high-quality bourbon distillery scene rivaling Kentucky and Tennessee and offering varied, visitor-focused distilling experiences across the state.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Southern Town Is an Affordable Alternative to Asheville-With a Charming Main Street and Blue Ridge Mountain Views

Abingdon is easy to access just off Interstate 81. This little town has many charms-from its 20-block historic district to the 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail. Add to that a thriving creative community, exceptional dining at The Tavern (the state's oldest bar), and homey accommodations, and you have a pretty darn close to perfect Blue Ridge Mountain getaway destination.
Travel
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Bringing the "functionally extinct" American chestnut back from the dead

The work suggested that resistance arises from a relatively large number of sites, each with relatively minor effects. For example, the sites in the genome identified by quantitative trait analysis typically boosted resistance by about 10 points on the researchers' 100-point scale. In the genome-wide analysis, 17 individual genetic differences were associated with about a quarter of the heritable resistance traits.
Agriculture
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago

Spanberger Reshapes Virginia Boards on Day One

Freshly sworn into office, Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger appointed 27 new members to three university boards Saturday, effectively reshaping governance at the University of Virginia, George Mason University and Virginia Military Institute. Spanberger's wave of appointments comes after state Democrats blocked numerous picks advanced by former Republican governor Glenn Youngkin, who stocked university boards with GOP megadonors and various conservative figures, including former lawmakers and officials.
US politics
History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
1 month ago

How to Fit 250 Years of American History and Culture Into One Map

Smithsonian magazine celebrates America's 250th birthday with an interactive map featuring 250 notable places across ten categories, while historians contextualize this anniversary amid current domestic challenges.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

West Virginia Is Not Here For Authoritarian Cosplay - Above the Law

Federal judges in West Virginia, appointed by both parties, are issuing strong rulings against Operation Country Roads, a MAGA immigration initiative that arrested roughly 650 people in January through roadside enforcement targeting immigrants.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Seafood Restaurant That Makes Virginia's Longest Pier Worth The Walk - Tasting Table

Ocean View Fishing Pier in Virginia is a nearly 1,700-foot seafood-focused pier offering dining, live music, happy hours, on-pier fishing, and event accommodations.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

16 Of The Best Distilleries To Visit Outside Of Kentucky - Tasting Table

Top-quality bourbon and craft distillery experiences exist nationwide, not just in Kentucky, with award-winning small producers offering tours, tastings, and custom cocktails.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This East Coast National Park Has Some of the Best Wildflower Fields in the U.S.-With 862 Flower Species

Shenandoah National Park features abundant wildflowers from March to October, peaking in late spring, best seen via scenic hikes and Skyline Drive.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Join National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

A coalition of states seeks to award Electoral College votes to the national popular-vote winner to reduce the Electoral College's disproportionate influence.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I've Lived in the South for 30+ Years and This Mountain Town Is the One I Keep Coming Back To-With Access to 40 Wineries

Mount Airy isn't trying to be everywhere else-and that's exactly why it stands out. It offers a true sense of place, rooted in tradition but evolving with purpose, where the pace slows down just enough to remind you what travel is supposed to feel like.
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Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Small Georgia Mountain Town Features a Scenic Railway and the Southeast's Largest Apple Orchard

Blue Ridge, Georgia is a small mountain town offering outdoor recreation, fly fishing, scenic railway rides, wineries, charming downtown shops, breweries, and local accommodations.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've lived in and visited so many of America's biggest cities, but these 6 small towns have really won me over

Small towns near major US cities offer a more relaxed, rewarding alternative to the stress and congestion of large metropolitan areas.
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