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Daily Horoscope for July 31, 2024

Everything may not be as it seems. The emotional Moon is at odds with serious Saturn, so disappointment or an abundance of responsibility could wear us out and make it harder to relax. Thankfully, Luna blends well with friendly Venus, encouraging us to reach out for friendship from those around us and offering sparks of creativity. That said, a lack...

Peanut Island is an 80-acre haven for boaters, paddlers and beach enthusiasts who like to soak up sunrays or embark on a snorkeling excursion.

An island in the sun: Peanut Island has snorkeling, pristine beaches and overnight options

"One of the common themes in our survival stories is that it's almost never just one thing that goes wrong,” shared Peter Frick-Wright, host of the Outside Podcast.

Is your next outdoor misadventure fit for a podcast episode?

Employ the soft, creamy cheese to make a pasta dish, an appetizer or two, or even soup.

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Recipes: Love the taste of Brie? Use it to make these 4 dishes

Get transported to Greece during a trip to Orapax in Norfolk.

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Order Up: Take a trip to Greece with a stop at Norfolk’s Orapax

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

Chipotle restaurants will serve bigger portions after skimping, CEO says

The CEO of Chipotle said during a call with investors this week the restaurant had skimped on ingredients for customers in the past but would be "retraining" staff to serve bigger portions.

Music and Concerts

Fun to Do: Train and REO Speedwagon, Shakespeare and more

Kidz Bop Live, Groovin' by the Bay, Train and REO Speedwagon and more are coming up this week and next.

Arts

The "Kinky Boots" musical is showing at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach through Aug. 11.

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Review: ‘Kinky Boots’ at Little Theatre of Virginia Beach offers irresistible plot that leaves audience satisfied

The "Kinky Boots" musical is showing at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach through Aug. 11.

Entertainment

Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls,’ dies at 93

Edna O’Brien, Ireland’s literary pride and outlaw who scandalized her native land with her debut novel “The Country Girls” before gaining international acclaim as a storyteller and iconoclast that found her welcomed everywhere from Dublin to the White House, has...

Theater

2024 Tony Awards: Best musical is a guessing game, but not all the deserving were nominated

When it comes to what is arguably the biggest prize of all, the Tony Award for best new musical, it’s a guessing game. Why? None of this past season’s fresh-faced tuners really stands out from the others.

Home and Garden

White’s Old Mill Garden Center in Chesapeake closes despite family’s efforts to keep it flourishing

Now, the family business is busy auctioning off items for commercial growers, including the greenhouses, numerous plant carts and hanging basket display racks, pallets, industrial storage tanks, and other equipment through SecondBloomAuctions.com.