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The Cheeseburgers At This No-Frills Diner In Virginia Are Being Called The Best Burger In America
Think your favorite burger joint serves the best patty in town? You might want to reconsider. Tucked away in Charlottesville, there’s a modest counter-service spot that’s causing serious debate among burger lovers nationwide. Some call it the finest cheeseburger experience in America, while others insist their local spot still reigns supreme.
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Take a tour inside Staunton's historic theater: Scene on Main Street
Formerly known as the Dixie Theater, the nonprofit community cultural center — the Arcadia Project —celebrated its groundbreaking on Feb. 24 outside the historic theater on 125 E. Beverley St. in Staunton. It was a cold and blustery day but people were in good spirits and waving flags happy to be a part of something that came into being from the Staunton community. "Oh my gosh, this is fantastic," said Arcadia Project's Executive Director Pamela Mason Wagner. "Arcadia is not being built by one person or one organization. It's being built by a community that chose to believe again and again, even when the outcome wasn't guaranteed. By donors who invested not just money but trust, by public partners who said this matters, by neighbors who showed up, spoke up and stayed engaged, by a team that refused to let setbacks turn into stop signs." After years of planning, the construction is officially underway with a Dec. 2026 targeted completion date . Inside Staunton's historic theater After the ceremony, everyone was welcomed inside the theater for a tour of what the space will look like when it opens its doors to the public sometime in early 2027. The theater is
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Arcadia Project breaks ground on Dixie Theater transformation
STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — A new chapter has begun for the historic Dixie Theater in downtown Staunton. On Wednesday, crowds gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Arcadia Project on East Beverley Street, a renovation initiative that will transform the former Dixie Theater into a sustainable, adaptive mixed-use facility featuring a cinema; an event space to host conferences, events, and performing arts; digital media classrooms; and a small specialty food café.
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Hop on over to one of these Easter brunch spots for families in the DMV
Serving classic southern fare, Founding Farmers offers an excellent brunch every weekend, and Easter Sunday is no exception. Depending on the location, you can expect a buffet brunch or choose your meal a la carte. Need plans for Easter dinner too? Founding Farmers has options for dinner reservations or a special Easter-at-home dinner to-go that you can pick up at select locations and follow clear instructions to reheat at home. In early April, look out for their seasonal Easter chocolates too!
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Movies and TV shows casting in Charlottesville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
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The Dreamy Mountain Town In Virginia That’s Your Ultimate Stress-Detox Escape
Think you can handle a town where the trails outnumber the traffic lights and the biggest rush hour involves backpackers heading to the next shelter? Damascus sits tucked in the Virginia mountains like a secret handshake between the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeks Trail, and honestly, it might just be the antidote to your screen-addicted, deadline-chasing, cortisol-spiking lifestyle.
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This Nostalgic Drive-In In Virginia Is A Time Machine For Burgers And Shakes
Think you’ve seen every classic American drive-in? Abingdon has a secret that’ll make you rethink everything. Tucked away in Virginia’s scenic Southwest corner, there’s a throwback spot that’s been serving up pure nostalgia since way back when. We’re talking juicy burgers, thick shakes, and that authentic carhop experience that seems like it vanished decades ago.
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The Best Gyro In Virginia Is Made Inside This Unassuming Restaurant
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures hide in the most ordinary places, and Montclair Family Restaurant in Montclair, Virginia, is living proof that you should never judge a book by its cover—or a gyro by its roof tiles. Nestled in a modest strip mall in Prince William County, this...
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Hampton Roads Student Gallery Honoree Exhibition 2026¬
For over 30 years, Hampton Roads Student Gallery has provided students in 11th and 12th grades with the opportunity to exhibit their artwork in leading museums and institutions in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Students participate annually through teacher and school administrator solicitation. A panel of knowledgeable art professionals...
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We Found The Legendary Chili Dogs That Have Been A Virginia Best-Kept Secret For Decades
What if the best chili dog you’ve ever had is hiding in plain sight on a downtown street corner? Lynchburg locals have been guarding this secret like treasure since the Great Depression, and it’s time the rest of Virginia caught on. The tiny counter-serve spot we’re talking about...