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Gettin' out of Dodge
In this year's summer guide we give you ideas for trips to cool places near and far in the area, like visiting a shoe factory in Lynchburg or seeing Aerosmith and Kenny Chesney along with the world's best golfers in the Alleghany Mountains. Check it out!

CHEERS
Summer is for getting together with friends and family and just chilling out and having fun. But, you know, you've got to do it right. Check out our summer guide to the art of celebration.

DISH
The folks over at L'etoile want the stuff in your garden to create gourmet meals. Find out how you can become an urban farmer. Plus, food trucks get rules and SOUP serves up another event.

ESSAY
Randy Salzman knows a thing or two about road projects. This week he takes a look at the proposed Southern Terminus of the Western Bypass, which could have a price tag as high as $56 million.