Lifestyle
22 hours ago
Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost
The pumpkin patch and corn maze along Interstate 80 between Sacramento and San Francisco are open once again for the fall season through Halloween. Back in 2007 and again in 2014, Cool Patch Pumpkins earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest corn maze.
22 hours ago
Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover
PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Funyuns and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages.
22 hours ago
Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut is a montage of ideas, but not a ‘New Look’
All eyes were on Jonathan Anderson — the Northern Irish designer who has already transformed Loewe into a global powerhouse of wit and craft — as he unveiled his first Dior womenswear collection on Wednesday.
3 days ago
How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it
More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.
4 days ago
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Sept 29 – Oct 5, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
1 week ago
Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do
Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.
1 week ago
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?
2 weeks ago
Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too
Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week.
2 weeks ago
American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit
The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.
3 weeks ago
Botanical Garden of Piedmont raises $10 million in funds
The Botanical Garden of the Piedmont has surpassed $10 million in funds raised for its upcoming botanical garden project.
3 weeks ago
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Sept 8–14, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
3 weeks ago
Tourism brought in nearly $1 billion to the area in 2024
With dining leading the way, Albemarle and Charlottesville brought in nearly $1 billion in tourism in 2024.
3 weeks ago
Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.
3 weeks ago
CAT gearing up for National Week Without driving
Nearly one-third of the American population do not drive, but America's transportation systems typically cater to drivers.
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville PrideFest hopes to bring together LGBTQ+ community
Charlottesville Pride will host its annual PrideFest at the Ting Pavilion this Saturday from 12:30-7:30 p.m.
4 weeks ago
Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
4 weeks ago
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.
4 weeks ago
Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household
Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.
