Virginia
Virginia, known as the “Old Dominion,” is a state rich in history and natural beauty. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, it offers diverse landscapes and a vibrant cultural scene.
With a population exceeding 8.8 million, Virginia blends tradition with modernity, making it a unique destination.
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Buc-ees Teases Move to Pennsylvania as It Expands to Virginia
Buc-ee’s is inching its way toward Pennsylvania as it opens its most northern store yet in Virginia, even teasing Pennsylvania travelers of an impending store…
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Wilmington University Alum Appointed to Maryland State Board of Education
After more than 30 years in higher education, Wilmington University alum Alverne “Chet” Chesterfield brings extensive experience to his new role as a member of the Maryland…
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French General Who Fought in Battle of Brandywine Played Key Role in American Independence
A French figure is being lauded as a foreign fighter that contributed to the success of the Revolutionary War. Marquis de Lafayette has a family…
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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
Everyone thinks they know the story of the American Revolution including the midnight rides, the musket smoke, George Washington at Valley Forge. But filmmaker Ken…
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Creed’s Seafood & Steaks Brings Coastal-Class Dining to King of Prussia
In a landscape dominated by chain restaurants and fast-casual dining, Creed’s Seafood & Steaks in King of Prussia stands apart, writes Claire Allard for Family…
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Across All 6 Episodes, Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Take Center Stage in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution
The Revolution that changed the world was born right here in the Delaware Valley, in the muddy crossroads of Chester County, the meeting houses of…
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Spotted Lanternflies Invade Virginia, Threatening Multibillion-Dollar Wine Industry
Three years after spotted lanternflies were first detected in Virginia, the invasive insect is now swarming the state, threatening its $8.37 billion wine industry, writes…
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Teen Cancer Survivor’s Nonprofit Transforms Kids’ Hospital Rooms into Sanctuaries for Their ‘Sweet Dreams’
When Ayana Banks was six years old and battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, she thought every child admitted to the hospital received…
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Chesapeake Crab Company in Garnet Valley Brings the Ocean to Delco
The Chesapeake Crab Company in Garnet Valley brings seaside tastes to Delaware County. They’ll sell you a dozen blue crabs, a half bushel, or a…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Extended Philadelphia Stay for Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Cruise Line, which made its Philadelphia return in 2024, has announced that it is extending the Norwegian Pearl’s stay in the city, writes Emma…
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Lead and Inspire: Which WilmU Ed.D. Degree Is Right for You?
Are you looking to lead your school or organization to its next level of success? Wilmington University’s College of Education & Liberal Arts offers two Doctor of…
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High-End Apartment Tower Near Rittenhouse Square Acquired for $138M
CBRE Investments has sold a 34-story apartment tower near Rittenhouse Square for $138 million, marking one of the largest multifamily sales in Center City in…
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Hey Wawa, Now Rutter’s Coming to Town With Some New Stores
There’s another player In the convenience store wars coming to our region. Its name is Rutter’s. York-based convenience store and gas station chain Rutter’s is…
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Yardley Couple’s Carved Owl Stump Could Become New Town Landmark
In Yardley, a wise-looking owl sculpture carved from a tree stump has recently appeared, catching the eye of many passing drivers, writes Peg Quann for…
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Wawa Tackles I-81 Virginia Corridor in Latest Store Expansion
Those who use I-81 to travel south into Virginia and beyond will appreciate Wawa’s expansion of 60 stores along that corridor in western Virginia in…
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Wawa Expansion Continues as It Targets Northern Virginia
Wawa wants to go big in Northern Virginia with prime spots outside of Washington D.C., a location that pits it against rivals Sheetz and Rutter’s,…
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Longwood Gardens Welcomes Four Fellowship Program Recipients
The renowned Chester County attraction, Longwood Gardens, has recently announced the four professionals who landed a spot in the competitive Longwood Gardens Fellows Program, writes…
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Wawa Hosts Roanoke Community Event as It Expands in Virginia
Wawa is introducing itself to the Roanoke community April 1 with a Community Partnership Event as it launches its first wave of a Wawa “Westward…
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