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Rising Sea Levels Cause Major Problems for Homeowners

According to a 2017 federal climate report, sea levels have risen 8 inches since 1900. That might not sound too...

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Wellness Wonder Woman: Kristen Crowley

Photo by James Patrick Photography For 12 years, Kristen Crowley slept an average of four to five hours a night. Her...

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5 Must-Try Mocktails from Local Restaurants

Civil Libation Purple Rain Dry January is a thing. And if it’s your thing, we’ve got you covered. When your...

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Virginia Arts Festival 2020 Season Preview

The Virginia Arts Festival’s 24th season will bring Norfolk State University Theatre alumni back home to the area and take the...

Seared scallops over orzo, corn, greens and fresh dill on a white plate at Porch on Long Creek.

10 New Restaurants to Try in Coastal Virginia

Photo courtesy of The Porch on Long Creek Coastal Virginia is a place flourishing with flavor, thanks in part to...

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New Book ‘A South You Never Ate’ Covers Eastern Shore Cuisine

’Round sunset, lights on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel appear like twinkling diamonds. Bernard L. Herman illuminates the land they lead...

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Blue Crab Tamales Recipe from ‘A South You Never Ate’

From A South You Never Ate: Savoring Flavors and Stories from the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Copyright © 2019 by...

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Bar Crawl Reimagined with Norfolk Pedal Tours

Whether you like to bike and brew, pedal and pour or cycle and sip, Norfolk Pedal Tours has you covered....

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Virginia Beach Home Made with Hemp Pays Homage to a Lost Friend

Photos by David Uhrin We all know of architectural wonders built in the name of romantic love. Think Agra’s Taj...

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3 Great Holiday Baking Recipes

While I love spending time in the kitchen crafting creative, garden-to-table meals, I have a special passion for baking (sponsored...

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