Lewis Nelson needed some peace in his life. He says he’d “gone through a rough time” after two tours in Iraq with the U.S. Army, and three deployments to Afghanistan as a “federal civilian intelligence officer.” Then he saw—and heard—his first singing bowl. Made of metal or crystal, singing bowls are thought to originally come […]
When John Neal’s son joined Charlottesville High School’s tennis team, the local father of two agreed to help out during practices, thinking he’d use his own experience and love of the game to support the Black Knights on the court. He did not foresee the winning match ahead of him. Seven seasons later, the elder […]
After more than a decade of planning, fundraising, and community conversations, the future botanical garden at McIntire Park is starting to feel less like an idea and more like an inevitability. The Botanical Garden of the Piedmont announced in late 2025 that it surpassed $10 million in fundraising for the long-awaited project—Central Virginia’s first botanical […]
At Weiler Orthodontics and Invisalign, starting orthodontic treatment now comes with an unexpected perk: a new pair of Nike shoes. The Braces for Laces program offers families a tangible kickoff to what’s often a long process, pairing clinical care with a lifestyle hook. The campaign reflects a broader push to make orthodontics feel less clinical—and […]
Neal Piper watched his son Noah trying to play with his twin sister and thought there had to be a better way. Noah was diagnosed with cancer when he was 3 years old. His treatment required him to go on enteral nutrition, often called tube feeding. The feeding devices available were an IV pole or […]
Perspire with pals at the Rivanna River Co.’s Riversong saunas. Participants can book 90-minute schvitz sessions in one of a pair of wood-fired steam rooms. Bathing suits are mandatory for community sweats; post-sauna cold plunges in the nearby river, or snacks at the on-site Tea Room, are optional.