Quiet on the Set!
Now in its 12th year, The Northern Virginia Motion Picture Co-Op has officially produced nine films.
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The Royal Treatment
A delicious odyssey to Troy, Va. August 2025 by Peggy Hyland, Contributing Columnist Located just a few minutes off of Interstate 64 in Troy, Va., Royals of Troy serves up some delicious, family-friendly food. An old friend and I settled into the small dining room to...
Sea-riously Savory Seafood!
Delicious seafood recipes await!
The Pawpaw
Why am I writing about one of my favorite trees only now, nearly five years into my Branching Out series?
Old Sal and the Information Superhighway
I had the first of the “portable” computers, a huge old Kaypro model that must have weighed 50 pounds and was made of bulletproof steel.
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Vacations, Dogs and Pawpaws
August is a time when everyone tries to squeeze out the last bit of fun before going back to school.
Energy Explorers: Hydropower Word Search
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‘Blowin’ in the Wind’
Some wind energy facts and figures August 2025 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist When Bob Dylan penned his first big hit, “Blowin’ in the Wind,” more than six decades ago, he was thinking about peace and freedom — not large turbines that generate electricity from...
Generating Safety
Many co-op members consider buying backup generators to provide for their family’s needs while waiting for service to resume during outages.
Cool Savings
Let’s explore some tips to keep your refrigerator running efficiently.
All Bottled Up
When we resist feeling our feelings, our bodies react as if we’re under constant stress.
Energy Explorers: Hydropower Word Search
Find words related to hydropower in this activity.
Starting Young
It’s never too early, or too late, to establish good money habits with children.
Cool Savings
Let’s explore some tips to keep your refrigerator running efficiently.
Picking and Grinning
Consider these tips to ensure your berry harvest is bountiful and delicious and puts a smile on your face.
