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Travel and Outdoors
A bucket list activity for every traveler in Virginia’s Blue Ridge
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Lake Murray Country, SC: The perfect place to play + stay
Known as the “Jewel of South Carolina,” there’s a lot to do and see in and around Lake Murray.
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35 intersections getting pedestrian safety improvements
The city has secured funds to improve safety features at 35 intersections around the city, including in Northside, Southside, the Fan, VCU, and Downtown
May 18, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Richmond area tolls are going up in September
The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority cited pandemic recovery in its vote to increase tolls for the Downtown Expressway, Powhite Parkway, and Nickel Bridge
May 10, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
James River Association breaks ground on new river education center
James A. Buzzard River Education Center could open as soon as Summer 2024 and will serve 10,000 students a year with river access, indoor and outdoor spaces, and activities
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Hozier, Lord Huron to headline Iron Blossom Music Festival
The inaugural Iron Blossom Music Festival will take place August 26-27, 2023 in the heart of VCU
May 2, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
DMV unveils new look licenses and IDs
The new designs feature callbacks to Virginia’s nature and architecture as well as enhanced security features
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate Earth Day at this Bryan Park festival
Shop from local vendors, enjoy live music, get a bite to eat from food trucks, and see family-friendly demonstrations all day long in honor of our planet
April 19, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Airports and Transportation
Don’t board an airplane without this item
We’ve got a travel hack to make long flights more bearable — meet the Airfly wireless audio transmitter.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Travel and Outdoors
Become an expert on native flowers
Keep local love growing this spring with local plants.
April 18, 2023
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Apply for a Green Grant to keep Virginia beautiful
The program awards funds in four categories throughout June
April 11, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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