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Richmond SPCA Fur Ball Raises $824K for Animal Medical Fund
RICHMOND – The Fur Ball The Jefferson Hotel The Richmond SPCA’s 26th Annual Fur Ball raised $824,000 at The Jefferson Hotel on Nov. 2, 2024, helping to fund the nonprofit’s ambitious $1 million Cinderella Fund for homeless animals’ medical treatment. Guests and their four-legged companions gathered for the evening’s highlights, including the Parade of Pets, […]
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Top 10 Fall Festivals in Virginia 2025
Alexandria – 23rd Annual Alexandria Art Festival Sept. 13–14: Stroll Old Town’s John Carlyle Square Park as it’s transformed into an outdoor art gallery for this fall festival. Admire the work from more than 200 juried artisans from around the globe. VisitAlexandria.com Virginia Beach – VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE FESTIVAL Sept. 26–28: The 51st anniversary of […]
A Couple’s Small-Town Makeover
After a successful career in investigative services in Washington, D.C., Terri Wesselman and her husband, Julien Patterson, decided to settle down in Irvington. Initially drawn to the area by the Tides Inn, the couple had been weekending in the Northern Neck since the late ’90s. “There was something about the area that was quiet but […]
6 Virginia Apple Orchards You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall
As October descends, memories of apple picking begin to resurface. Chilly mornings, driving up winding roads, and admiring the changing leaves—it’s autumn … A childlike type of joy reignites as you get on your tippy-toes to reach the biggest, shiniest apple on the tree. Here’s where to go apple picking in Virginia. Carter Mountain Orchard […]
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