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Two hands pull apart a burger on a toasted bun, stretching melted yellow cheese between the halves over lettuce and patty.

Juicy Lucy Burgers

Juicy Lucy burgers originally came from speakeasies during the Great Depression.
Alyce Haynes Carlin

Quarantine Dreaming with … Alyce Haynes Carlin

We ask local entrepreneur and creative Alyce Haynes Carlin about the Star City spots she can't wait to rediscover once she's out and about.
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The Kitchen – A Fun Classroom for Kids

Kids can get their science lessons on in their own kitchens with these fun recipes.
Chris Fleming

Quarantine Dreaming with … Chris Fleming

We ask local entrepreneur and creative Chris Fleming about the Star City spots he can't wait to rediscover once he's out and about.
Lexi Rojahn and Mark Cohen, owners of Wingstem Farm in Bedford County, are now selling cultivated mushrooms and hand-crafted soaps on LEAP’s online ordering platform.

Connecting Hungry Eaters to Local Food

With systems disrupted, area farms work to find new ways to reach customers.
Alex Burke presents White Glove Wednesdays.

Salem’s History Through Video

The Salem Museum introduces “White Glove Wednesdays” and “Around Town” Fridays as their newest video series for viewers to look back at Salem’s history.
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Berglund’s Play at Home Concert Series

Berglund Center launches Play at Home Concert Series featuring local and regional artists performing from home.
SVB Senior company virtual class and rehearsal via video.

SWVA Ballet Gets Creative with Classes

Artistic Director Pedro Szalay never expected to teach ballet by video.
Travis Powell of Valley iPhone Repair.

#RoanokeStrong Supports Local Businesses

A new Roanoke initiative, #roanokestrong, gives free coffee to essential workers and is looking to expand.
The “I Miss Baseball” T-Shirt was a good seller.

If You Miss Baseball…

The Salem Red Sox sold T-shirts to help nonprofits during the virus pandemic and now on Opening Day, they have free lunches for essential workers.

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A young child with brown hair in a gray shirt and navy polka-dot skirt paints colorful swirls on a white wall, under the words "Living with Kid Art.
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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.

A person kneels and taps a dark ceramic floor tile into ridged gray adhesive with a rubber mallet, with overlaid text "Ask the Home Experts.
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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.

Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.