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Gadsby's Tavern Museum in Alexandria, VA, Opens 'Women in Business' Exhibit

Gadsby's Tavern Museum in Alexandria, VA, Opens 'Women in Business' Exhibit

Gadsby's Tavern Museum in Alexandria, Virginia, has launched a new exhibit titled 'Women in Business: We Were Always Here.' The exhibit highlights the contributions of women in business, focusing on Hannah Griffith, an 18th-century coffeehouse operator at the museum's location. Visitors can explore primary sources to understand how women are represented in historical records from that era. In addition to Griffith's story, the exhibit showcases contemporary female business owners located around City Hall, featuring 14 businesses owned by 17 women. This initiative aims to underscore the continuous and significant role women have played and continue to play in Alexandria's business community. The exhibit is included with regular admission and will be on display through March 2027. This new offering is part of a broader series of events and exhibitions in Historic Alexandria, including other historical and cultural displays across various museums in the city.

Hays County Food Bank Launches 20th Annual 'Turkeys Tackling Hunger' Campaign

Hays County Food Bank Launches 20th Annual 'Turkeys Tackling Hunger' Campaign

The Hays County Food Bank has initiated its 20th annual 'Turkeys Tackling Hunger' campaign, aiming to provide over 1,500 families with traditional holiday meals. The campaign, which commenced on October 29, seeks community support through donations and volunteers to address rising food costs and increasing local needs. Each complete holiday meal kit, which includes a turkey and classic holiday sides and trimmings, is estimated to cost $60. The initiative is funded by community contributions and supported by several sponsors, including Night Hawk Frozen Foods, United Way of Hays and Caldwell Counties, Little Guys Movers, H-E-B, Community Action, Serving Friends, and Central Texas Food Bank. Lisa Young, Hays County Food Bank executive director, emphasized that the campaign is about bringing people together and ensuring every family in Hays County can celebrate the holidays with dignity and joy.

Cheyenne River Youth Project Launches 2026 Wo Otúh’an Wi Toy Drive to Benefit 1,500 Children

Cheyenne River Youth Project Launches 2026 Wo Otúh’an Wi Toy Drive to Benefit 1,500 Children

The Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP) is organizing its annual Wo Otúh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive for 2026, aiming to deliver holiday cheer to approximately 1,500 children across the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. This initiative, now in its fourth decade, unites families, staff, volunteers, and national supporters to ensure each child receives personalized gifts. The program is deeply rooted in the Lakota value of generosity, Wóchhaȟtógnaka, and aligns with the sacred season of the winter solstice. According to Julie Garreau, CRYP’s founder and chief executive officer, the toy drive provides a temporary leveling of the playing field for youth, ensuring no child feels overlooked and allowing them to experience the joy and magic of the season. Children from nearly 20 communities on the 2.8-million-acre reservation create wish lists, which are then shared with donors nationwide. Staff and volunteers manage the collection, wrapping, and distribution of thousands of gifts, with each ch...

Prince William County Recognizes Veterans Treatment Docket Graduates for Successful Rehabilitation

Prince William County Recognizes Veterans Treatment Docket Graduates for Successful Rehabilitation

The Greater Prince William Veterans Treatment Docket recently celebrated the graduation of several participants. This program offers eligible veterans involved in the criminal justice system a structured treatment and recovery alternative to incarceration. The program, which typically spans over a year, provides treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury. Upon successful completion, participants may have their charges reduced or dismissed. The docket connects veterans with crucial community support services, such as the Veterans Health Administration, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, and the Virginia Employment Commission. The program was established in 2019 by the Prince William County General District Court, authorized by the Virginia Supreme Court, to address the unique challenges faced by justice-involved veterans.

The String Queens Release New Single and Music Video 'Just Like That'

The String Queens Release New Single and Music Video 'Just Like That'

The String Queens Release New Single and Music Video 'Just Like That'

Iowa Giving Crew Opens Thanksgiving Meal Sign-Up for 'Operation Give Bird'

Iowa Giving Crew Opens Thanksgiving Meal Sign-Up for 'Operation Give Bird'

The Iowa Giving Crew, a local nonprofit organization, has opened sign-ups for its annual 'Operation Give Bird' program, which aims to provide free Thanksgiving meal kits to hundreds of families in the Quad Cities area. Public registration for the meal kits will begin at 9 a.m. on November 12 through the Iowa Giving Crew's website and social media channels. Meal pickup is scheduled for November 22, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at 5775 Tremont Ave. in Davenport. This year, the organization anticipates distributing between 450 and 500 meals in the Quad Cities as part of a larger statewide initiative to provide approximately 2,750 meals across six Iowa locations. Each kit includes traditional Thanksgiving items such as a turkey, potatoes, rolls, gravy, cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and corn. There are no income requirements or eligibility restrictions for public sign-ups.

Village at Leesburg Announces Annual Holiday Tree-Lighting Celebration on November 14

Village at Leesburg Announces Annual Holiday Tree-Lighting Celebration on November 14

Village at Leesburg Announces Annual Holiday Tree-Lighting Celebration on November 14

Turkey Tailpipes Charity Car Show to Benefit Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center

Turkey Tailpipes Charity Car Show to Benefit Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center

Turkey Tailpipes Charity Car Show to Benefit Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center

The Beach Boys Cancel Final Remaining 2026 Concert Date

The Beach Boys Cancel Final Remaining 2026 Concert Date

Troubled run was supposed to wrap in Bristol, Virginia, but was cancelled like many before it

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran

East Coast Faces Risks from 10-Foot Sea Level Rise

East Coast Faces Risks from 10-Foot Sea Level Rise

A 10-foot rise in sea level would have dramatic consequences for the U.S. East Coast, submerging barrier islands, waterfront neighborhoods, ports, and coastal wetlands during high tides. Low-lying areas in New York City, southeastern Virginia, the Outer Banks, and the Florida Keys would face widespread flooding, with some regions losing significant land area or becoming isolated. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides a Sea Level Rise Viewer to illustrate the potential impacts, showing how much of the East Coast's development and natural landscapes are at risk. Coastal storms would also become more damaging, as higher water levels allow storm surges and waves to reach farther inland, overtopping existing barriers and exposing previously protected areas to flooding.

Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump's education agenda, but their tools are limited

Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump's education agenda, but their tools are limited

Democrats in Congress are gearing up to challenge President Donald Trump's education policies, including the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department