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15 Things That Happen When You Quit Drinking

Drinking has become the default social activity in our culture. It's almost weird if you don't do it. But here's what happens when you quit drinking.

The 5 Most Haunted Places in RVA (According to Ghost Hunters)

Where do the ghosts hang out in this city? The Byrd Theatre, Cold Harbor Battlefield, and Tuckahoe Plantation, just to name a few. Here are the most haunted places in RVA.

7 Unusual Things to Do With Your Body After You Die

Your funeral is your last chance to make an impact on the social scene. I mean, literally, it is your last human chance. So own it, sweetheart.

The Creepy History of Richmond's 18th-Century Hotspot-Turned-Real-Life Haunted House

Whether or not you believe the legends, the story of Richmond's Byrd Park Pump House is pretty weird. But could it really be haunted?

Feeling Down? 12 Best Places in Richmond to Have a Good Cry

It's February, and let's face it: 'tis the season for emotional stress. We've identified the 12 best places in Richmond to have a good cry.

How Every Neighborhood in Richmond Got Its Name

The Fan, Scott's Addition, Shockoe Bottom -- neighborhoods in Richmond, Virginia, have some weird names. Here's where they came from.

'Quarantine Letters' From 1918 That Sound Exactly Like Your Twitter Timeline

From the 1918 Spanish flu to the polio pandemic, from Industrial London cholera outbreaks to Hong Kong's isolation due to SARS—quarantine anxiety is not new. Since time immemorial, we've been faced with disease; and since time immemorial, we've been writing letters anyway.

Northam Denies Richmond Mayor's Request for Modified Reopening

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney requested a slight pause on relaxed restrictions for hair salons and places of worship, however, Governor Ralph Northam denied the request.

Norfolk, Hampton Beaches May Reopen This Weekend

The governor said he's working with officials in Hampton and Norfolk to develop a plan based on the Virginia Beach model. Virginia Beach reopened last Friday, May 22, for Memorial Day weekend.

As the Beaches in Virginia Beach Reopen Today, Governor Urges Caution for Memorial Day Weekend

As Virginia Beach reopens its beaches, the governor urges caution for Memorial Day weekend. State test rates are trending upward, with statewide positives trending slightly down around 15 percent. Some regions are not seeing downward trends, and state officials remind all Virginians to practice strict social distancing as we move toward a "new normal."

Governor Reopens Virginia Beach's Beaches for Memorial Day Weekend

Governor Northam announced on Monday that beaches in Virginia Beach will be allowed to reopen May 22.

Virginia Is Hiring 1,300 Contact Tracers: Here's How to Apply

Contact tracing is a critical part of Virginia's multipronged strategy to combat the coronavirus. The Virginia Department of Health needs to hire 1,300 workers to get the program up and running, health commissioner Dr. Norm Oliver said last week. Want to help fight COVID-19? There's never been a better chance.

Northam Approves Stoney's Request to Delay Richmond's Reopening

As the Commonwealth of Virginia reopens, some regions are requesting exemption. After Northam announced confirmed relaxation of restrictions on Wednesday that will enact on Friday, May 15, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, like officials in Northern Virginia, formally submitted a request for exemption. Governor Northam quickly granted it.

Northam: Virginia Will 'Go Ahead' With Reopening on Friday—But Without NoVA

As Virginia begins to relax COVID-19 restrictions, the governor confirmed that "most of the state" will "go ahead" and reopen on Friday, May 15, the tentative date announced last week. Northern Virginia will wait until May 29.

Northern Virginia Will Likely Not Reopen With the Rest of the State, Northam Says

Phase one of Virginia's reopening, tentatively scheduled for this Friday, will likely be delayed in Northern Virginia. Governor Northam says antibody tests will be a separate effort and gives more details on the state's COVID-19 plan.

6-Year-Old Boy Opens 'Joke Stand' to Cheer Up His Elderly Neighbors

In British Columbia, 6-year-old Callaghan McLaughlin found his own way to make an impact on the pandemic—with jokes from the safe social distance of his driveway.

COVID-19 Patient Exchanges Uplifting Notes With Nurses Through Glass Window

In isolation at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, 38-year-old IT worker Nic Brown received uplifting notes through a glass window from health care staff every day. When he was discharged, he decided to return the favor.

London Man Claps for 24 Hours in Solidarity With Health Care Workers

He wasn't content with his London neighborhood's nightly ritual of clapping for health care workers. Joe Peagam really wanted to do it for 24 hours straight. So he did, and he raised over $10,000 for NHS Charities.

Virginia's Stay-At-Home Order Will Soon Become Safe-At-Home Policy, Governor Says

In his COVID-19 briefing on Friday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced the details of Phase One reopening. These guidelines are expected to go into effect Friday, May 15, should cases "continue to trend downward."Here are the details.

This Week's Uplifting Coronavirus News: 3 Ways Humans Coped This Past Week With Acts of Kindness

The world isn't always so dark and scary. A 6-year-old boy sets up a "joke stand," a U.K. man claps for 24 hours, and nurses and a patient exchange uplifting notes through a glass ICU window. Here's how humans have coped with the pandemic this week with acts of kindness.

Richmond Bus Routes Delayed as Nearly Half of of GRTC Employees Strike for Hazard Pay

Half of all GRTC bus system employees called out of work Monday morning on a strike, resulting in bus route delays across the city. The action reignites debates about hazard pay for essential workers who may be exposed to COVID-19.

Divorced for 30 Years, Elderly Couple Remarries Under COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic makes us all take love a little more seriously—especially elderly couple Kjeld and Lotte Pressler.

These Grocery Stores Now Require Their Workers to Wear Face Masks

Kroger, Harris Teeter, Walmart, Fresh Market, and Whole Foods now require employees to wear face masks. They ask that customers do the same.

DC to Construct Temporary Field Hospital for COVID-19 Patients at Convention Center

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced last Friday that the District will be constructing a temporary field hospital to house an expected 1,200 COVID-19 patients, in anticipation of a projected local surge in the outbreak.

Virginia Governor Proposes 60-Day Eviction Grace Period

For those left out of the coronavirus federal bailout, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposes an extension to the 30-day eviction grace period imposed under the CARE Act.

Virginia Just Decriminalized Marijuana: Here's What It Means for You

The law takes effect on July 1, and no, this is not a drill. On April 13, Virginia joined 27 other states in decriminalizing marijuana. Unlike legalization of marijuana, decriminalization does not make it legal to consume marijuana for recreational use. However, it does remove the legal restrictions that make it a crime. Here are the facts, disambiguation, and what this means for you.

In Virginia Beach, Coughing on Someone Is Considered a Crime

Coughing on someone with the intent to "infect them" with the coronavirus could even be considered misdemeanor assault, according to Virginia Beach police department spokespeople and statements posted on Nextdoor.

What You Can (and Can't!) Do Under Maryland's Stay-at-Home Order

On March 30, Maryland joined more than 30 other states under a stay-at-home order of some kind. The order, declared by Gov. Larry Hogan, will continue until a state of emergency is lifted. Here's how you'll be affected, and what this means for you.

Here's What You Can and Can't Do Under Virginia's 'Stay-at-Home' Order

The "stay-at-home" order was issued March 30 and went into effect at 8 p.m. Here's what's closed, what's not, the facts on how it's enforced, and where you can go to learn more.

There's a Coronavirus Pop-Up Store Selling Face Masks, Hand Sanitizer, and More in DC

Over the weekend, a D.C. local turned a storefront into a coronavirus emporium brimming with hand sanitizer, face masks, and anything else you might need to fight the virus.

Let's Pause Aging and Cure Your Cat Allergies: Scientific Discoveries You Missed This Week, Explained

Check out the latest innovations, tech achievements, and trending discoveries you missed this week in science.

UVA Cancels Spring Break Study-Abroad Amid Coronavirus Concerns

After reviewing recommendations from the CDC, the University of Virginia canceled all outbound study-abroad programs in light of coronavirus concerns.

Win Tickets to the Foo Fighters at DC Jam Live 2020 this Summer

From now till March 6, you can enter to win free tickets to the Foo Fighters with Chris Stapleton, Pharrell, The Go-Go’s, and Band Of Horses at FedEx field for this year's D.C. Jam.

Get Local: 15 Hot New Trends to Watch for in Richmond This Spring

Let's check in on all the hot new trends and total must-dos that you can expect to see in Richmond this season. Let's look at all the hot trends taking the city by storm as we head into 2020.

Hands Off: Virginia Debates Bill Making It Illegal to Hold Your Phone While Driving

While it's currently illegal to text and drive in Virginia, you can still legally hold your cellphone while driving without getting a ticket. That might change.

Richmond Grad Student Performs Science Experiment Onstage, Wins Miss Virginia 2019

Camille Schrier of Richmond was crowned Miss Virginia 2019 on Saturday evening. An advocate of women in STEM, she showcased her chemistry skills in the talent competition, performing a science experiment onstage.