June 2025 Issue

Decoding Dogs: Tales that Tug at Your Heartstrings

From exploring the profound connection between humans and dogs to a blockbuster author paying homage to a special furry companion, check out these titles that will leave you shredded—joyful, in tears, and profoundly grateful for these amazing creatures. More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, Loving and Living with Dogs by Simon Wooler explores what every […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

UVA’s Marc Breton is Revolutionizing Diabetes Care

Marc Breton’s trajectory from crafting 2 and 3D templates and shapes as a 10-year-old growing up in Paris to pioneering diabetes management technology illustrates an elegant intersection of boyhood wonder, systems engineering, and medical innovation. As the child of academic researchers, his early fascination with creating puzzles rather than merely solving them foreshadowed his future […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Hash House Harriers: The Running Club Taking Over Virginia

My phone tells me the address is just up the street, to the left. It’s a parking garage, a big one, at least five stories. The car in front of me turns in. That’s when I notice the custom license plate: “BRONCO.” “Bronco Buster,” I mutter. “Huh?” my eight-year-old son asks from the back seat. […]

by Austin Wright

Top Games for Dog People

When summer temperatures soar, indoor game nights featuring your favorite four-legged friends offer the perfect cool-down activity. From the pet edition of Table Topics to Dog Bingo, there is a mountain of canine-related games for humans of all ages to enjoy (TableTopics.com; US.LaurenceKing.com). In Dog Lover, players fetch cards and train their dogs with new […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Ways to Welcome a New Dog to the Family

New puppy in the family? Shelter dog adoption? Celebrate their arrival with a Dog Park Date gift basket from Our Green House. Packed in a stylish cotton rope basket, this $215 doggy delight includes a stainless steel water bottle, gourmet treats, a pet water dispenser, and more. Best of all, every purchase helps rescue animals […]

by Madeline Mayhood

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

Virginia Businesses are Leading a Workplace Wellness Revolution

A third of our lives—roughly 90,000 hours—is spent at work. That’s more time than we devote to hobbies or family. Yet, for many, the workplace is a source of stress rather than satisfaction, impacting productivity and overall well-being. As companies rethink their approach to employee wellness, the conversation is shifting beyond traditional benefits to holistic […]

by Kinsey Gidick

Untangling the Myopia Mystery

Myopia rates tell a startling story: in just three decades, nearsightedness among Americans jumped from 25 percent to 42 percent. The World Health Organization’s projection is even more concerning: by 2050, half the global population could be affected, with one-fifth facing potential blindness from severe myopia complications. And children are especially vulnerable. While genetics play […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Martini 101: Classic Recipes, Variations, and Ordering Like a Pro

After espresso martinis took over cocktail menus and social media last year, many non-mixology scholars were left wondering: what, exactly, is a martini? Sipping on the creamy, coffee-forward drink with its adorable three-bean hat, it’s easy to forget that martinis, traditionally, are transparent, boozy, and feature a very different flavor profile. Despite its Italian-sounding name, […]

by Hope Cartwright

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

Make Your Independence Day Celebration Sparkle With these essential additions.

Make your Independence Day gathering spectacular with these star-spangled must-haves that combine patriotic flair with practical elegance and good taste. Create a star-spangled display with decorations from My Mind’s Eye. Stars and Stripes Decorative Hanging Stars fits the bill. $25. MyMindsEye.com Bring the American spirit to your pool this Fourth of July with Mark & […]

by Gracie Hayden

Unforgettable Events Across Virginia to Celebrate Independence Day 2025

With such a rich history, it’s no wonder that Virginia knows how to party like it’s 1776. These events across the state invite you to let your freedom ring this Fourth of July. July Fourth Celebration • Galax A display of American pride and small-town charm in downtown Galax. VisitGalax.com Fourth of July in Colonial […]

by Gracie Hayden

4 Virginia Breweries With Destination Onsite Stays

Virginia’s craft beer scene offers an embarrassment of hoppy riches, with breweries spanning from the Chesapeake Bay to the Shenandoah Valley. Entire interstates, like Nelson County’s Highway 151—sometimes known as the Brew Ridge Trail—are now dedicated to this thriving industry. But while brewery hopping is a great adventure, especially with a designated driver, there’s something […]

by Kinsey Gidick

Celeste Farms Takes Farm-to-Table to a New Level

Ian Newell wanted to create something meaningful, something people needed—like oxygen, water, or food. The first two, he reasoned, were already handled by nature and the utilities department. That left food. The 38-year-old founder and owner of Goatacado, a fast-casual, health-focused eatery in Richmond’s Fan district, dreamed of a place where people could get to […]

by Hope Cartwright

Yesteryear’s Medicine at Alexandria’s Apothecary Museum

Lauren Gleason, assistant director of education of the City of Alexandria, explains the fascinating ins and outs of the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary. Imagine walking into a pharmacy today and asking for opium or morphine. You could—no prescription needed—at least until the 20th century rolled around. In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act was introduced into law, taxing […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Things to do in Old Town Alexandria

Entering Old Town Alexandria feels like someone waved a magic wand after navigating the notorious mixing bowl of I-95: Suddenly, it’s all worth it. The sun shines through the tree-lined streets between Georgian, Federal, and mid-century modern homes, and ivy-covered bricks welcome me. I have eight hours before returning home, so my wide eyes absorb […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Meet the Future of Biomedical Innovation at Virginia Tech

Move over, Shark Tank. At Virginia Tech’s Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke, graduate students are diving into something even more challenging: turning complex medical discoveries into life-saving devices and products. In a high-stakes competition that mimics the popular TV show, 21 first-year students in the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program recently […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Confessions of a Chronic Over (and Under) Packer

“You know they’ll have that there, right?” my boyfriend Jack asks while I stuff body wash into my bulging bag. What self-respecting Airbnb doesn’t have soap in their shower? I, however, am particular about my lavender-scented soap. I must have my own toiletries, which isn’t so outrageous, but the problems arise when I push my […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

The Most Loved Mayo Brands, According to Virginia Chefs

Of all the condiments in the door of your fridge, there is perhaps none as polarizing as mayonnaise. The sandwich spread evokes either devoted love or vehement repulsion, depending on whom you ask. Even among mayo lovers, there’s the issue of which brand is best, a debate that hinges on regional fealty, culinary posturing, and […]

by Stephanie Ganz

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Events

July 29, 2025

An Artist’s Journey: The Bay School’s Annual Student Art Show

Bay School Community Arts Center/Art Speaks Gallery

July 29, 2025

American Presidents Who Served During World War II

Virginia War Memorial

July 29, 2025

July – August @ Art Works!

Art Works

New Innovative Virginia Tea Rooms to Try

by Stephanie Ganz

Virginia’s Best Small-Batch Ice Cream Shops

Move over, chocolate and strawberry. It’s not that you’re boring, it’s just that Virginia’s small batch scoopers are churning out so many flavors that it makes plain old vanilla seem, well, vanilla. In the Old Dominion, we found that Scoop in Richmond’s Fan District is out of this world, with flavor bombs like Tahini & […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Why Virginia Is Becoming a Major Tech Hub

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

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