OUR COMMUNITIES
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.
Honoring Veterans
The annual Military Appreciation/Living History Day at the American Military Heritage Museum in Stephens City, Va., will take place on Saturday, June 7.
Concern for Community
Luray’s Hawksbill Trading Company is a local treasure May 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer When Jay North wanted to start a charitable organization in Luray, Va., he used the seven cooperative principles as his blueprint. “I learned about them from the Shenandoah...
Getting Organized
Setting up these simple organizing systems with the help of useful products and organizing tools will encourage tidy habits for a neat home all season long.
Setting Sail for Fun
Although it takes place annually in mid-August, Pirates & Wenches Weekend in Rock Hall, Md., has its roots firmly set in Halloween.
Small Town Celebration is an Annual Blessing
Once every year, massive agricultural machines roll into tiny Snow Hill, Md., where they park in the middle of town for a blessing from local clergy.
All Together Now
HerWorld by DeVry University introduces middle school girls to STEM by building their digital fluency and technology confidence.
A View of History
IF YOU FOLLOW VIRGINIA’S POWELL RIVER WEST TOWARD THE TENNESSEE BORDER, you will eventually find yourself in majestic Powell Valley; a geologic wonder that boasts one of the most dramatic elevation changes in Virginia.
Over the Mountains and Through the Valley
PBS Appalachia Virginia can currently be watched in its service area through local cable providers, live streamed via the website: PBSAVirginia.org or the mobile app: PBS Appalachia Virginia, and accessed on demand at PBS.org or through the mobile app.