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VA GOP Nominates Ken Cuccinelli for Governor's Race

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Watch Live: Virginia Republican Convention 2013

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I-95 South Closed For Several Hours, Detour Information

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#maxsummer2013 weight loss challenge

Fun summer weight loss challenge hosted by the Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Stores!
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3 Easy and Effective Ways to Reduce Your Stress

Over 50 Health and Fitness Specialist

The relentless fast pace that just about everyone is keeping contributes to the ever increasing number of stress related illnesses.
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NoVa Divorce and Co-Parenting Support Group

Divorce and co-parenting can be very difficult. Getting support from peers and an experienced family mediator can help a lot.
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7 Reasons to Embrace the Cicada Swarmageddon

Here's why we at The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland/DC and Virginia chapters can’t wait for the impending cicada swarmageddon!
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Rain Rain Go Away?

While everyone loves a sunny day – your lawn and garden don’t mind a little relief from the hot sun. Capitalize on rainy days by setting up rain capture systems like rain barrels.
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