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When is the first day of fall in Virginia? When foliage could start changing in 2026
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (266+ words) VIRGINIA - Summer may still be in full swing, but Virginia’s fall foliage season is already on the horizon, with the first color expected to emerge in the state’s highest elevations before spreading eastward. The autumnal equinox, which marks the astronomical…...
The Virginia Comfort Food Locals Can't Stop Arguing About
1+ mon, 12+ hour ago (207+ words) I have a hunch that the reason locals can't agree on one best kind of ham biscuit is that they're all good. Naturally, certain regions of the state have developed a preference, and this is probably regional. The Tidewater region,…...
In 1898, Chesapeake Bay was so full of oysters that one grew on a lost set of dentures; today, more than 99% of the historic native population has disappeared
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (535+ words) In 1898, a dredging boat pulling debris from the floor of the Chesapeake Bay made a discovery that looked like something from a biological nightmare: a set of human dentures with a live oyster firmly attached to them....
This Traditional Virginia Dish Is a True Local Favorite - AOL
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (526+ words) Virginia is one of the states I come back to the most often, due to a combination of loved ones living there and a never-ending number of attractions and sights I want to visit time and time again. One of…...
Oak Ridge graduate helps with Chesapeake Bay restoration
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (557+ words) It was her grandmother's famous oyster dressing served at Thanksgiving that was Allison Albert's first taste of the shellfish. The Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary, stretches across a 64,000-square-mile watershed touching six states and Washington, D.C. More than 18 million people…...
Oak Ridge graduate helps with Chesapeake Bay restoration - AOL
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (565+ words) It was her grandmother’s famous oyster dressing served at Thanksgiving that was Allison Albert’s first taste of the shellfish. The Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, stretches across a 64,000-square-mile watershed touching six states and Washington, D.C. More than…...
Oyster planting among Chesapeake’s ‘success stories,’ but uphill battle remains
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (31+ words) While restoration has been successful, the bay’s oyster population is still a fraction of what it once was. “They’re a keystone species in the Chesapeake Bay,” one expert said....
Virginia's 'Styrofoam' ban reaches every food outlet, from trucks to caterers, on July 1
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) As of July 1, consumers in Virginia may notice changes in their takeout orders following expanded regulations that now prohibit most food-serving businesses from using polystyrene containers. According to a report from The Richmonder, Virginia is broadening enforcement of its ban…...
Chesapeake Bay blue crab decline still a concern over long term
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (340+ words) A dredge survey released this month found the Chesapeake Bay is seeing a slight uptick in the blue crab population, but the long-term population is declining as a whole. Video above: Watermen explain why crab prices are increasing (June) The…...
Land Ho! For $1M, You Can Score a Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (96+ words) Built in 1891 and fully restored in 2005, the working beacon doubles as an off-grid residence. The off-grid lighthouse is located in Chesapeake Bay. The exterior has been fully restored and repainted in its signature bold red. See the full story on…...