Making Spirits Bright
For electric cooperatives in Virginia and Maryland, lighting a community means helping the places they serve shine in every sense of the word.
Oh, Watt Fun!
Electric cooperatives light up holiday parades!
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Sugar & Spice
These vibrant side dishes will brighten up your spread this holiday season.
What the Nose Knows
There are many scents that can take me back to a moment or place and stir pleasant memories.
A Pine With a Past
During the lead-up to war with Britain, several state and naval flags included an image of an Eastern white pine tree.
The Cozy Time of Year
As wood stoves and fireplaces are lit, soft blankets, hot drinks and freshly baked cookies will soon appear nearby, ushering in the Cozy Season!
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A Year of Milestones and Change
As we close out 2026 with this issue of Cooperative Living, we reflect on a remarkable year of milestones, challenges and opportunities.
Heed Warning Labels
Calls to poison centers involving liver injuries caused by medications, supplements, alcohol and other substances jumped nearly 400% between 2000 and 2024, according to a recent study from UVA Health.
Fall Energy Savings Word Search
Fall is a great time to put energy efficiency into action!
Thinking About Plug-In Solar?
Plug-in solar systems may look simple, but they come with important safety and financial considerations.
Aim Carefully
With hunting seasons now open, electric cooperatives want sportsmen and sportswomen to take note: Don’t shoot the lines.
Member-Owned, Member-Led
October is National Co-op Month. We invite you to join us in celebrating the cooperative difference, because your cooperative belongs to you.
The Main Attraction
For all its association with Thanksgiving, the turkey’s place of honor at the center of the table can’t necessarily be traced to that famous 1621 harvest gathering in Plymouth, Mass.
Eye on the Mark
In partnership with the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation, DWR will welcome youth and adult archery competitors to an annual event on Jan. 9, 2027.