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Chasing the Dream
Speed is always in style when vintage sportscars hit the track at Virginia International Raceway in Alton. more
Jul 11, 2017
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Women in the Law
A profile on Pia Trigiani of Alexandria. Part of a special editorial series celebrating the achievements of Virginia's women legal professionals. more
Cameron Davidson
Flying Back In Time
In Bealeton, on a summer Sunday, you can get a firsthand look at the early days of American aviation, when daring pilots and sturdy biplanes helped to win world wars and then went “barnstorming” across America. more
Sep 15, 2017
Petal Pushers
Add fresh splashes of color and pops of flavor to your dishes with bright edible flowers. more
Sep 14, 2017
Tyler Darden
U-boats in the Atlantic
In April 1942, 29 crew members from a German U-boat were secretly buried at night in Hampton National Cemetery. The incident that led to their deaths was the first “bright spot in a dreadful period” for America in the early days of World War II. more
Sep 13, 2017
Give It A Hurl
Requiring steely skillfulness and athleticism, the ancient Irish sport of hurling is gaining a foothold in Virginia. more
Sep 5, 2017
Crowning Glory
As its executive director, former Miss Virginia USA Kim Nicewonder has transformed the pageant she once competed in. more
Sep 4, 2017
Raising Miss Daisy
KuneKunes were once endangered, but now this exceptionally social breed of pig from New Zealand is thriving in Virginia. more
Aug 25, 2017
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Rob Scharetg
Afton: Mountain, Myth, Legend
Crossing Afton Mountain is like crossing the Mississippi. more
Courtesy of Ammon Tharp
A Rogue's Gallery of Clubs
A new nightlife scene evolved in Virginia Beach in the 1960s and 70s. more
Arts
In the Oeuvre
John and Kathy Wurdeman’s Lazare Gallery in Charles City brings the masters of 20th century Russian Realism to the U.S. more
Sep 25, 2017
Toying Around
The Taubman Museum in Roanoke opens a new exhibit that’s all about play. more
Sep 11, 2017
Filling the Frame
Legendary Look magazine photographer Robert Lerner on the golden age of photojournalism. more
Jul 28, 2017
In the Groove
Sheep Jones' striking textured surfaces imbue simple subjects with soulful wonder. more
Jul 25, 2017
What Lies Beneath
The work of Slovakia-born, Falls Church-based fine art conservator Katja Gibson. more
Jul 19, 2017
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Cameron Davidson
Flying Back In Time
In Bealeton, on a summer Sunday, you can get a firsthand look at the early days of American aviation, when daring pilots and sturdy biplanes helped to win world wars and then went “barnstorming” across America. more
Sep 15, 2017
Tyler Darden
U-boats in the Atlantic
In April 1942, 29 crew members from a German U-boat were secretly buried at night in Hampton National Cemetery. The incident that led to their deaths was the first “bright spot in a dreadful period” for America in the early days of World War II. more
Sep 13, 2017
Robb Scharetg
The Little Busy Bee
Honeybees are crucial to our environment as primary pollinators of plants, and scientists are scrambling to discover the causes of the recent decline in their numbers. One group might help to reverse the trend: beekeepers. more
Aug 9, 2017
Barn Saving
The Tobacco Barn Preservation Project honors a way of life that has all but disappeared. more
Aug 8, 2017
Designing Presidents
Our founding fathers were not only statesmen of intellect and courage, they were also men of fashion, versed in the languages of good taste and classic gentility. more
Jul 31, 2017
Sport
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Urban Explorer
Hollywood stuntman Paul Darnell made it to the big screen by perfecting the art of freerunning—which means employing a combination of athleticism, technique and intelligence to overcome anything that stands in his way. more
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Courtly Love
The labyrinth of hallway passages and staircases that lead to Prince’s Court, secluded deep within the Regency Sport and Health Club in McLean, foreshadows the curious activity one encounters there: real tennis. more
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Head to Wind!
Ready for salt in your hair and sea spray in your face? Chesapeake Bay yacht clubs are looking for intrepid racers. more
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Shooting Stick
No longer just the province of seedy bars and places of ill repute, the game of billiards is experiencing a revival—and finding a new crowd eager to chalk up and aim for the corner pocket. more
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Back in the Game
Soccer star Ali Krieger is finally back on the field after a career-threatening injury, and ready to lead the new National Women’s Soccer League to primetime. more
Design
New World Charm
A neoclassical waterfront home in Williamsburg is a stylish outpost for the Fang family. more
Trading Spaces
After renovating five different homes, restaurateur Julius C. Pierce has found his angle of repose. more
Not Just For Kicks
Kitchen cabinet kickboards beg for an upgrade. more
Comfort Zone
Stately and elegant, Four Acres in Charlottesville is also a warm and welcoming family retreat. more
About Town
5th Annual Making Kids Count Awards Reception
Oct. 5, 2016 • Bolling Haxall House, Richmond more
Mar 14, 2017
Child Development Resources 50th Anniversary Gala
Oct. 9, 2016 • Kingsmill Ballroom, Williamsburg more
Mar 7, 2017
Project Horizon’s 6th Annual Fundraising Gala
Nov. 19, 2016 • Virginia Military Institute, Lexington more
Feb 7, 2017
Recipes
Too Much of a Gourd Thing
Recipes to celebrate national “sneak some zucchini onto your neighbor’s porch” day. more
Aug 7, 2017
How Slow Can You Go?
When it comes to making the summer’s most succulent ribs, the name of the game is low and slow. more
Aug 2, 2017
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Food
Food From the Heart
Longoven is a trio of passionate chefs who have built a national reputation for imaginative food in their highly sought-after pop-up dinner series. But for all of their success, they still dream of having a kitchen of their own. more
Sep 26, 2017
Home
New World Charm
A neoclassical waterfront home in Williamsburg is a stylish outpost for the Fang family. more
Aug 24, 2017
Travel
Rediscovering Bogotá
Once a hub for drug trade crime and kidnappings, Colombia’s capital has cleaned up its act. Today, a booming restaurant scene,dramatic geography and a newfound optimism are luring travelers back to this high-altitude Andean city. more
Sep 22, 2017
Sonoma of the South: Rappahannock County
Welcome to Rappahannock County—a tranquil island in a sea of development. Residents and visitors laud its rural charm and sophisticated culture. The question is, can it stay this way? more
Sep 8, 2017
Culture
In the Oeuvre
John and Kathy Wurdeman’s Lazare Gallery in Charles City brings the masters of 20th century Russian Realism to the U.S. more
Sep 25, 2017
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Atomic Wonder
The nation’s first and last commercial nuclear ship rests on the James River, a silent witness to American nuclear ambitions during the Cold War. Both a passenger and cargo vessel, the N.S. Savannah made history—and then was overtaken by it. more
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Cameron Davidson
Flying Back In Time
In Bealeton, on a summer Sunday, you can get a firsthand look at the early days of American aviation, when daring pilots and sturdy biplanes helped to win world wars and then went “barnstorming” across America. more
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John Henley
A River Renaissance
The James River was in terrible shape 30 years ago, but cleanup efforts have largely restored its health. more
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Adam Ewing
A Need for Speed
NASCAR grabs all the headlines, but the real roots of stock car racing can be found at small dirt tracks like Wythe Raceway, where drivers spend more than they win to indulge a passion. more
Even More Stories
Weddings
Bride & Groom
Mallory McLean & Tim Hoffman • June 25, 2016 • Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, North Garden more
Feb 3, 2017
Health
Double Down
Maxx Chewning makes a move from part-time Internet star to full-time fitness guru. more
Jan 19, 2017
