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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 […]

by Hope Cartwright

About the Virginia Falconers’ Association

The statewide organization works closely with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to train falconers and regulate the sport. The group holds three annual public events. Two hunting outings include a winter meet typically held in Harrisonburg, and a New River Valley Field Meet, usually held in March near Blacksburg. Each has educational activities and […]

by Larry Bleiberg

The Ultimate Romantic Playlist by VPM’s Mike Goldberg

—By Katie Farthing For the showtune aficionado, Classical Music Host and Producer at Virginia Public Media Mike Goldberg suggested giving these a listen: Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart: “My Funny Valentine” (from Babes In Arms)How can we leave this song out on such a special day? It’s simply about love—a beautiful song and lyrics. Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein […]

by Staff

Virginia’s Romance Books List

If you’re looking to embrace the rising book genre topping to-read lists nationwide, look no further than Virginia. Novel Grounds in Chesapeake is a romance reader’s treasure trove. Fiery fantasies of fairies, sea creatures, and far-off lands sit alongside tales of small-town sweethearts and star-crossed lovers bound by fate. Here, you’ll find BookTok favorites like […]

by Hope Cartwright

Sport of Kings

Falconry has a long and noble history, stretching back more than 4,000 years. The practice is believed to have begun in the Arabian Desert, where hunters learned how to work with birds to catch prey. Merchants, traders, and Crusaders brought the practice to Asia and Europe, and, over time, it became popular with nobility, giving […]

by Larry Bleiberg

Out & About Tazewell

SHOP Appa Bagworks: Hand-crafted leather products like cross-bodies, totes, and shoulder bags. Owner Tanner Hale learned the art from his granddad. 145 Main St. Facebook: AppaBagworks Between Friends: Shop for locally made goods like wood carvings, artwork, jewelry, and bright quilts. 293 Main St. Facebook: BetweenFriendGifts Burke’s Garden Artisans Guild:Showcasing regional artisans and featuring the […]

by Amy Brecount White

Everything You Want to Know About Laughter

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” —Charlie Chaplin Industry comes to an abrupt halt when a new cat video or Jimmy Fallon clip hits the internet. Millions of viewers stop whatever they’re doing at the moment—work, shopping, exercising—and glue themselves to a screen. When Charlie bit his big brother’s finger, more than 886 […]

by Dawn Klavon

App Ditches Public Dog Parks for Private Yards

SniffSpot found a solution for unruly ruffians of the canine variety—and their oblivious humans—who wreak havoc in public dog parks. A true community for dog owners, the app is a platform to access private dog parks hosted by locals, who agree that SniffSpot has surged in popularity for one main reason: safety. Catawba-based host Dawn […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Memories of a Father and Son’s Epic Quail Hunt

A certain smell can retrieve the oldest of memories, ones tucked away in the mind’s basement in a filing cabinet labeled “Childhood,” seldom recalled but especially vivid when they are. One of mine that instantly returns me to age 8 is an autumn bouquet of cool outdoors, earthy woods, and eau de dog that clung […]

by George Tisdale

Exploring Virginia’s Most Curious Destinations

“Where to go and what to see and do?” Such is the dilemma for Virginia’s modern-day explorers. The state is chock-full of A-list attractions like the big three: Mt. Vernon, Monticello, and Colonial Williamsburg. But if you stick to the usuals, which are indeed worthy of their notable status, you’ll miss out on all kinds […]

by Elizabeth Cogar

Wayne Henderson is Still Making Magic

Wayne Henderson is the sort of man, humble and genial, with a funny story ever at the ready, who always seems among friends. Which was precisely the scene in June as the renowned guitar-picker and -maker took the outdoor stage that bears his name at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson for the […]

by Bill Lohmann

Christmas in Central Virginia

Merry Christmas, Charlottesville! Merriment & Magic. If you like your holidays with a dash of razzmatazz, check out Charlottesville’s Christmas events. The Grand Illumination takes place at Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall on Dec. 6. The merriment commences just as evening falls and features vendors selling holiday crafts, tasty treats, and beverages, as well […]

by peggy sijswerda

A Young Family Settles Into an Old Home, Steps From UVA

Timeless Beauty, Modern Comfort: From big city to brick Cape, a Charlottesville couple starts anew.

by Heather Bien

Little Hands Virginia—Spring Tablescapes Showcase

RICHMOND The Jefferson Hotel In a two-day exploration of tablescapes and celebration of global cultures, Little Hands of Virginia’s Spring Tablescapes Showcase raised $310,000 to support the organization and its mission to provide essentials to infants and toddlers in need. The fundraiser kicked off on May 2 with “An Evening at Tablescapes,” revealing 34 tablescapes […]

by Staff

VBSPCA Wags & Whiskers Gala

VIRGINIA BEACH New Realm Brewing Co. Nearly 450 attendees gathered on April 27 to raise money for the Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA) and the animals without homes in their care. The gala’s theme this year was “Sunset Speakeasy,” and guests came appropriately decked to the nines in finery […]

by Staff

Virginia Falconers Preserve an Ancient Sport

On a chilly January morning, Jacob Roberts steps into the woods off a country road outside Harrisonburg and begins hitting brush with a long stick. “Ho, ho, ho,” he yells, and a moment later he gets a response. A squirrel jumps from the growth and darts into the snow-covered forest. Athena, Roberts’ red-tailed hawk perched […]

by Larry Bleiberg

Stock Bistro Serves a Taste of Scandinavia in the Blue Ridge

My wife and I were browsing Euro-chic goods at a cosmopolitan furniture shop when a stylish waiter brought out candles and place settings to a teak dining table on the sales floor. Four diners were then seated, and a server delivered an appetizer board of cured fish and caviar. We soon headed to the bar […]

by Craig Stoltz

An 18th-Century Treasure in the Eastern Shore

Synchronicity, magic, and talent helped Carrie the Clock come to life. “What’s going on with that clock?” one member of The Woman’s Club of Accomack County asked fellow member Annemarie Edgar one early autumn day in 2022. The piece had been overlooked in a corner of the group’s Carrie Watson Clubhouse in Onley for as […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

The Haunting Virginia Photography of John Plashal

The history of a place isn’t just about what’s documented in books and on display in museums. Another world is often overlooked— throughout the urban and rural landscapes, in towns, cities, and neighborhoods. They’re the churches and homes, the town halls and schools, once epicenters of family and community life all over the Commonwealth, that […]

by Madeline Mayhood

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The U.S. DOE Labeled These Virginia Schools Outstanding

Eight Virginia schools received the National Blue Ribbon 2024 award for their high performances. The Exemplary High Performing Schools are Spring Hill Elementary in McLean, Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Bethel Manor Elementary in Hampton, and St. Andrew the Apostle School in Clifton. The Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are Central Academy Middle […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

UVA Claims Top Spots Among Public Universities

The University of Virginia has climbed to No. 4 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings, advancing one position from last year. The university maintained its No. 24 overall ranking, tying with Emory and Georgetown universities. UVA’s commitment to accessibility and student success stands out in several key metrics. […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Small Town, Big History: The Stories of Abingdon

Long before the first European settlers ventured into the American wilderness, the Delaware and Catawba tribes tracked a buffalo trace through the Shenandoah Mountains. Abingdon—once known as Wolf Hills—emerged along this trail, today’s Route 11. Frequented by westward expansionists on the Great Valley Road, Main Street grew. Today, the city of 8,336 residents hugs Route […]

by Michael C. Upton

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