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Your Virginia Houseplants Suddenly Dropped Their Leaves In November, And There’s A Reason

A ficus can drop a huge pile of leaves just because you moved it a few feet. That fussy habit surprised me the first time it happened in my living room. In Virginia, November brings shorter days, chilly nights, and furnaces clicking on for the first time. Your plants notice every one of those changes, even behind glass.

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Winter is coming: Inaugural WinterWorld schedule revealed

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 804Live has released the event schedule for the inaugural WinterWorld at CarMax Park. The winter festival will include a 12,500-square-foot ice skating pond, an ice slide, a Ferris wheel, and the tallest live Christmas tree in Richmond, standing at 45 feet. WinterWorld will also have several...

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9 of the Best Places to Retire on a River in America

Drifting tranquilly down a lazy river, shooting the rapids or just going with the flow: Retiring to a river city lets you find the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure right outside your door. Many U.S. cities that initially sprang up as vital ports and industrial centers showcase revitalized historic...

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Richmond Food News: Nov. 5-11

RVA loves to lean into a theme, and this weekend is shaping up to be a briny good time. The inaugural Richmond Pickle Party is coming in crisp from Nov. 6-8, with three days to explore all the possibilities of the pickle. Local food businesses are also whipping up everything from pickle ice cream and cocktails to brined fried chicken and other specials. See you in the pickle conga line! (Richmond magazine)

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New Kristallnacht exhibit opens at Virginia Holocaust Museum

A new exhibit on Kristallnacht has opened at the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

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Through The Garden Gate's 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration

MECHANICSVILLE, Va. -- The Christmas magic has arrived in Mechanicsville…and we got a sneak peek! Through The Garden Gate's 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration is this Saturday, November 7th, beginning at 9 a.m. Every nook and cranny of the shop is decked out in dazzling holiday cheer. Owner Pam Robbins...

Mechanicsville, VA · 17h

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Staunton students part of Richmond's 'Battle of the Brains'

Binge watching television has its advantages beyond just a way to relax after a long day of school or work. Staunton High School's Owen Warner used it to study for his academic competition. Warner didn't watch just any show, though. The senior watched past episodes of "Battle of the Brains," a Richmond-based quiz show for high school students. Warner and his Staunton teammates are one of more than 30 teams from around the state competing on the show this season. "I watched all the episodes from last season," Warner said. "It helped get the style of questions in my mind. Because it's a trivia competition. You've got to know the stuff, but it's more about the mental connections you're making, just knowing when to hit the buzzer." Hudson Bronik-Ezzell agreed that watching the show and knowing the format helped. Bronik-Ezzell, like her teammates, are also part of Staunton's scholastic bowl team, which competes locally against other area schools. But the questions on "Battle of the Brains" and the ones heard during scholastic bowl are very different. "They're a lot shorter," Bronik-Ezzell said of the TV show questions, "and more straightforward." Warner said most teams competing in "Battle of the Brains"

Staunton, VA · 1d

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Meet the Rivah Sistah

Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., Clement moved to Virginia and worked in law enforcement. Growing up around the city, she never imagined herself embracing an outdoor lifestyle. That changed when her husband suggested they go camping one weekend. Like many first-time campers, Clement had her reservations about spending the night in...

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Best Book Day of the Year with Richmond Public Library Book Sale

Head over to the Richmond Public Library Main Location, 101 E Franklin Street, and get amazing Hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, and more on the cheap. November 6th – 10am-12pm & 12pm-6pm (10am for Friends members) Bring an extra tote and a friend – you don’t want to miss this...

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Crunch Fitness Plans 30,000-Square-Foot Mechanicsville Gym With Cold Plunge, Hot Yoga

A 30,000-square-foot Crunch Fitness gym is headed to Glen Lea Centre near Mechanicsville, bringing hot yoga, a dry cold plunge, saunas and massage chairs to a shopping center at the corner of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Laburnum Avenue. The gym is expected to open in the second quarter of 2027 and will mark the brand's first local location to use its newest design format.

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Richmond Coffee Club brews connections at local coffee shops

A monthly meetup group is brewing connections and friendships between coffee lovers at local cafes around Richmond.

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Henrico Citizen

This Day in Henrico History: Nov. 5 – Voters approve Henrico’s first meals tax referendum

On Nov. 5, 2013, Henrico County voters approved a referendum authorizing a four percent tax on meals and beverages sold by restaurants as defined in the Code of Virginia and Section 20 of the County code . The measure passed narrowly after a vigorous local debate about school funding and taxes.

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Virginia Man Spots 333 on License Plate, Buys 300 Lottery Tickets and Wins $150K

A Colonial Heights man turns an unusual license plate encounter into a six-figure Pick 3...

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Get Ahead on Holiday Shopping this Saturday at Tip of the Season Art Market

THIS SATURDAY! TOTS 7th Annual ‘Kick-off to RVA’s Holiday Season!’. 50+ artists fill lots lining 2 blocks of Forest Hill Ave. in the heart of beautiful Westover Hills community. Market vendors along with Muse Me’s 60 local artist’s items in the store create an atmosphere of unique, great gifts and a fun & popular shopping experience – brought to you annually by Muse Me & O’Toole’s Restaurant & Pub. Customers and vendors can pop right in to O’Toole’s Irish Restaurant for a bite and sip OR one of the many other restaurants within a couple of blocks for great food & libation – Little Nickel, Veil Brewing, Stella’s Grocery, Vasen Brewing Co., Janet’s Cafe, Maldini’s, Riverside Tavern, Gramophone Wine Bar, Blanchard’s Coffee, Charm School Ice Cream.

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Prince George man to perform once again on ‘The Voice’

Kyle Davis, of Prince George County, is once again performing on NBC’s “The Voice” on Monday night.

Prince George County, VA · 4d

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Richmond's First-Ever Pickle Party Brings Parades, Pizza and Tattoos to Jackson Ward

Richmond is about to get very, very briny. The city's inaugural Pickle Party takes over the Arts District and historic Jackson Ward starting Friday, running three days and packing in everything from a pickle parade to pickle-flavored pizza, a pickle art exhibition and even discounted pickle tattoos. The festival kicks...

Richmond, VA · 3d

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Henrico Fur Finder: Nov. 4, 2026

Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal's picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot

Glen Allen, VA · 2d

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Shyndigz’s 24/7 dessert vending machine is open for business

Dessert fans, rejoice! Shyndigz' 24/7 dessert vending machine is now open for business.