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Why Virginia Is Becoming a Major Tech Hub

Everyone knows tech geniuses are around every corner in Silicon Valley or Seattle. But don’t underestimate Virginia. The Commonwealth is becoming an increasingly major player in the tech industry, appearing on top techy lists worldwide. Hyperscale Hub From projected fusion plants to 3D-printed houses, it’s never a slow news day in the Old Dominion’s tech […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

The Great Outdoors

Penny Postcards from the April 2009 issue.

by blanche greene

Get Beached

Penny Postcards from the June 2009 issue.

by blanche greene

Labors of Love

He’s dashing and driven, she’s sexy and strong. The high-temperature chase is on. Christine Ennulat interviews Harlequin romance writer Leanne Banks.

by christine ennulat

The Edgar Cayce Experience

For about 80 years, seekers have sought answers to questions big and small at the Association for Research and Enlightenment in Virginia Beach.

by peggy sijswerda

Heads in Virginia, Feet in Tennessee: Bristol

In some places, a divided populace might spawn rivalries, but Bristol is a friendly marriage of two state municipalities.

by tennis joe

Dream Weaver

SFX guru Matt Wallin delights in the dazzling images he creates for movies but remains loyal to the value of story.

by Richard Ernsberger Jr.

Virginia’s Lil’ Ole Opry

Feature article on Mathews County’s Donk’s Theater.

by Richard Ernsberger Jr.

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New Innovative Virginia Tea Rooms to Try

Around the world, as both a beverage and a pastime, tea is steeped in history and ritual. From the casual to the ceremonial, tea is a throughline for many cultures, and now, it’s enjoying a renewed interest from beverage pros who are drawn to tea’s unique flavor characteristics, health benefits, and cultural connections. Recently, two […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Virginia’s Top 10 Summer Festivals and Events 2025

STAUNTON – Festival of Concerts June 26–Aug. 2: The stunning strums and resounding chords of classical music echo through Staunton’s mountain landscape as Heifetz International Music Institute students from around the world take the stage, with new concerts every day. HeifetzInstitute.org GLOUCESTER – Food Truck Frenzy July 13: Virginia’s most mouthwatering food trucks descend on […]

by Hope Cartwright

Top Summer Mountain Events in Virginia

Making the most of summer’s fleeting sweetness reaches new heights in a mountaintop setting. From the Blue Ridge to the Alleghenies, sun-soaked adventures unfold among soaring trees and peaks. Discover what Virginia’s ridges offer at mountain venues this summer. Chairlift Sunset Sessions, Roseland July 12 & Aug. 16 Take in sunset views of misty blue […]