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Pack Walk Club struts through New Town on Sundays

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The Nautical Dog located in New Town Commercial Association houses a pet market, dog wash and cat cove. The cat cove and dog wash are located adjacent to the main store front with windows and peep holes to see the multitude of cats up for adoption and plenty of room to bring in your furry friends, no appointment needed. Loughan Campbell holds up her Pack Walk Club punch card that each walker has to earn treats and benefits at the Nautical Dog.Gin, the 3-year-old Labrador Retriever, sits patiently looking at her owner, Loughan Campbell, ready to start Pack Walk Club.Families stopped outside the storefront to pet the growing number of dogs ready for their morning walk.At 10:30 a.m., the weekly Pack Walk Club commenced as owners and their beloved dogs took off on Main Street headed towards Center Street.Roughly half way through the walk, friendly neighbors and one of the walkers himself left out many choices of water bowls for the thirsty canines. Whether it be a quick stop, or a water or potty break, the walk is completely at you and your dog’s pace. Energized dogs of all sizes took a pause in the shade as the summer heat came rolling in; although, that will not stop the Pack Walk Club from meeting.Frankie, the 4-year-old rescue, and his new pal head back up to the streets of New Town from the shaded gravel paths of Charlotte Park.

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DoG barking with visitors every Saturday for the Williamsburg Farmers Market

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Visitors roam around the 60+ vendors making up the 2023 Williamsburg Farmers Market hosted on Duke of Gloucester Street every Saturday. Tracy Frey, manager of the Williamsburg Farmers Market, poses with her rescued porcupine at the market information booth.At the market information booth located at the top of Duke of Gloucester Street, Tracy Frey, market manager, introduces her rescued porcupine to any intrigued community member. A line of customers form in front of Agriberry Farm’s booth, a fruits only producing farm, bringing fresh produce from Hanover County. Virginia Bread Company had a non-stop flow of customers practically selling out of inventory before 10 a.m..Timothy Seaman, compelling acoustic musician, serenaded the market on June 3rd, while playing his hammered dulcimer.Gift of Nature employees stand behind their weekly booth. The farm sprouted in 2001 and is a family business that sells flowers and plants grown on their three-acre property in York County.Visitors inspect plants for sale by Cachalot Farm on June 3.Even bunnies make their way down to the Williamsburg Farmers Market every Saturday.

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The Chesapeake Ghost Tours haunts tourists

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The Chesapeake Ghost Tours host walking ghost tours year-round that cover the entire Eastern Shore. Each tour has special significance to the history of Chesapeake Bay  area. One of their popular tours is the Ocean City, Maryland, Inlet walk. From the inlet to fourth street, scary ghost encounters are explored in the 90-minute  walking tour. From the life -saving building and the haunted laughing Sally to the Trimper’s Amusement park right on the Ocean City boardwalk with the haunted carousel.

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New program integrates service dogs into therapy for Arlington inmates

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Highly trained, specialized service dogs have been used to improve the physical and emotional health of countless Americans. A new pilot program in Arlington County is integrating service dogs into therapy for inmates in correctional facilities. This program is being led by the Arlington County Sherriff Department and is partnered with People Animals Love (PAL), a D.C. based nonprofit. “Animals give us so much love and joy and expect absolutely nothing in return; that shows a lot of vulnerability and trust in others,” said mental health therapist for Arlington county detention facilities Sonia Shuhart. “The inmates brought this idea to the attention of mental health therapists Aubrey Graham and Sonia Shuhart during Moral Reconation Therapy group,” said Cpt.

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Arlington county approves renaming of Confederate highway

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Route One is the largest north-to-south road in the U.S. It spans over 2,000 miles and is a major highway in cities from Florida to Canada. The portion of the highway that cuts through Arlington County has been designated the Jefferson Davis Highway for the past 97 years. But now, that’s changing. Following the national trend of renaming Confederate monuments, the Commonwealth Transportation Board is moving forward with the renaming of the highway. Recently, an act of vandalism on a Confederate memorial in Nashville’s Centennial Park received national news coverage.