Getting Lost in the Season
Exploring “a-maze-ing” fall fun September 2025 by Kari Smith, Contributing Writer There’s something about the colorful changing of the leaves and the crisp autumn air that draws people outdoors to celebrate harvest season. Pool days and beach trips are traded for...
A Guitar With Heartstrings
When 4-year-old Luke DeHart went to a Brad Paisley concert with his parents and younger sister, he had no idea he would be going home with a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
The Pileated Woodpecker
The forest of Worcester County and Ocean Pines, Md., are home to one of North America’s most magnificent birds: the pileated woodpecker.
Quiet on the Set!
Now in its 12th year, The Northern Virginia Motion Picture Co-Op has officially produced nine films.
Seek and Unplug
It is easy to overlook the hidden energy wasters in our homes.
An Energizing Comparison
Because co-ops are inherently focused on the needs of their members, they center their planning and operations around the places they operate.
Pajamas, lost cars and errant biscuit dough
The thermometer surpassed 90 degrees and moved way too close to 100 on many July and August days this year.
Supporting Reliability
As the electric grid evolves — with changing generation resources, new technologies and growing demand — maintaining reliable service requires careful planning and participation from everyone.
Improving Brain Health
New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests a novel method doctors may be able to implement to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson’s.