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London
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Tickets Alert: Tea and Tour of the Watermans' Hall

Watermen's Hall offers tours with afternoon tea on select dates in 2026 for £48.
Food & drink
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Three hours and dozens of food and drink options, Taste of Richmond returns with updates

Richmond's culinary scene encourages exploration, with events like the Taste of Richmond Experience promoting local food discovery and supporting small businesses.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is tight, with shrinking inventory and rising prices, contrasting sharply with national trends.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Spanberger's Virginia housing agenda falls short on local pushback

A pair of bills would have required local zoning codes to allow multifamily and mixed-use residential development by right across broad swaths of commercially zoned land. Supporters said the approach could convert underused strip malls, parking lots and office corridors into thousands of apartments without case-by-case rezonings.
East Bay real estate
SF politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Bridging the Red-Blue Divide, One Concrete Deed at a Time

Community Works builds trust across partisan divides by organizing nonpolitical community service activities that unite neighbors regardless of political affiliation.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

One of Virginia's Best Small Towns Is Just 2 Hours From Washington, D.C.-With Tons of Charm and Shenandoah Valley Views

Luray, Virginia offers diverse attractions beyond its famous caverns, including outdoor recreation, farm-to-table dining, craft beverages, and charming downtown shops.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Pleasant Ridge, Pleasant Price - San Francisco Bay Times

Pleasant Ridge Reserve is just quietly the best alpine-style cheese made in the U.S., with the awards to prove it. Rush Creek is exciting because it is limited, unusual, and heralds the coming of the food holidays. Pleasant Ridge, on the other hand, is just quietly the best alpine-style cheese made in the U.S., with the awards to prove it.
Skiing
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Richmond Buzz: Imminent fusion BBQ, future Bi-Rite Grocery

Early spring weather brings warm temperatures to Richmond, while several restaurant changes occur including closures, relocations, and new openings in the Clement Street area.
Brooklyn
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Where to go for a girl's night out in Richmond: The Brooklyn

The Brooklyn, a new moody cocktail bar in Scott's Addition owned by the team behind Lillian and Lost Letter, offers elevated mocktails, wood-fired cuisine, and a sophisticated atmosphere that rivals larger cities.
Retirement
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

9 Best Places to Retire in Virginia, According to Real Estate Experts

Virginia offers retirees four-season living, mountain and coastal access, and excellent healthcare facilities, with Social Security income exempt from state income taxes.
SF politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Virginia's starting to question whether its giant tax breaks for data centers are such a good idea | Fortune

Virginia senators voted to end a $1.6 billion annual tax break for data centers, requiring the industry to resume paying minimum sales tax amid national pushback against data center expansion.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Virginia Legislature Passes Bill Banning Public Schools From Teaching January 6 Was a Peaceful Protest'

The text of the bill, HB333, adds new language to the Virginia statutes that requires any local school board that imposes new restrictions on any program of instruction on or relating to the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol and any accompanying curriculum or instructional materials, or any instruction provided by a teacher as a part of any program of instruction.
Left-wing politics
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Resident rally to demand Richmond keep Flock camera on and extend contract

Richmond residents support reinstalling Flock Safety cameras after a security breach, citing crime prevention benefits and competitive disadvantage against nearby cities with active surveillance systems.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Southern Town Is an Affordable Alternative to Asheville-With a Charming Main Street and Blue Ridge Mountain Views

Abingdon is easy to access just off Interstate 81. This little town has many charms-from its 20-block historic district to the 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail. Add to that a thriving creative community, exceptional dining at The Tavern (the state's oldest bar), and homey accommodations, and you have a pretty darn close to perfect Blue Ridge Mountain getaway destination.
Travel
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Tickets Alert: Guided tours of the Richmond Theatre

The Richmond Theatre opened in 1899 as the Richmond Theatre and Opera House. Designed by the prolific theatre builder, Frank Matcham, barring some modest changes, it's pretty much still the same theatre that opened over 125 years ago.
London music
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Plans unveiled for over 5,000 new homes in London's 'happiest place to live'

Richmond-upon-Thames plans 5,500 new homes, 20% more jobs, 10% more businesses, and economic improvements by 2036, including 500 affordable homes.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Empowered Virginia Democrats Move Fast to Reshape Higher Ed

When Virginia's new Democratic leaders took control of the governor's office and attorney general position last week, they wasted no time overhauling higher ed. Abigail Spanberger, the new governor, immediately appointed more than two dozen members to the governing boards of the Virginia Military Institute, George Mason University and the University of Virginia, meaning she's already appointed the majority of members on the George Mason and UVA boards.
US politics
#chevron-settlement
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Richmond Buzz: A public domain party, and small biz rumors galore

Two new cafes plan to open on Clement Street amid rent-driven changes and concerns about small-business displacement and declining tenancy protections.
US news
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

HRT expands on-demand transit services with Via in Hampton Roads, Virginia (USA) - Sustainable Bus

HRT expanded its app-based OnDemand microtransit to Chesapeake and Hampton, extended Newport News service, operating through October 2026 with $2 fares and free launch rides.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

ICE-free zones, community-wide warning system weighed in Richmond amid Trump crackdowns

I do believe that we are living in a time we have not seen before, that what is happening in our country is extreme, said Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, who co-wrote the proposal with Councilmember Claudia Jimenez. I'm not prepared to say that people will be kind, rational or sane, or abide by the law, because they have not thus far and it just gets worse every day.
US politics
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Quaint Virginia City Is Packed With American History and Fun for the Whole Family

Depending on personal experience, travelers may associate Williamsburg, Virginia, with a few different things. For many, school field trips and family vacations brought them to the Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Yorktown, and Colonial Williamsburg. Some know Williamsburg for its theme parks, Busch Gardens and the Great Wolf Lodge water park. Others recognize the city as the home of William & Mary, the second-oldest college in the United States.
Food & drink
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Corcoran affiliate launches in central Virginia

Under the Corcoran affiliation, the firm will continue operating from its existing offices in Charlottesville and Orange County. Our reputation has always been rooted in integrity, deep community ties and guiding clients through even the most complex transactions with care, said Peter Wiley. Affiliating with the Corcoran brand amplifies that foundation marrying our local knowledge and trusted relationships with world-class marketing, technology and brand power.
Real estate
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Richmond Buzz: February festivities for foals, flirts and football fans

The Richmond District will host a five-block Lunar New Year celebration with parades, over 100 vendors, expected turnout above 5,000, amid Super Bowl security concerns.
#virginia-politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
US politics

Virginia LGBTQ+ groups 'thrilled' to march in inaugural parade celebrating the state's new Dem governor

fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
US politics

Virginia LGBTQ+ groups 'thrilled' to march in inaugural parade celebrating the state's new Dem governor

Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Once-sleepy Small Town in Virginia's Wine Country Is One of the South's Coolest New Getaways

Hotel Burg's boutique restoration and design has transformed Leesburg into a weekend destination, celebrating local heritage while offering immersive, refined hospitality.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Virginia Democrats show map to counter Trump redistricting but its future is unclear

Virginia Democrats proposed a congressional map to try to flip four seats, requiring legislative approval, a voter-approved constitutional amendment, and facing legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Virginia court allows Democrats' redistricting vote in their plan to counter to Trump

Virginia will hold an April 21 referendum to approve congressional redistricting while courts continue to consider Republican legal challenges.
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