Constance Costas

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, but it remains shrouded in myths and misconceptions that cause confusion and fear. These can distract from proven facts, preventing people from taking steps to reduce their risk or seek timely care. Accuracy is imperative to improving early detection and supporting those impacted by the disease.

Remember that story that made international news, where thousands and thousands of rubber ducks got dumped into the Pacific Ocean? In 1992, the container ship they were traveling on was caught in a storm, which toppled the ship’s cargo and sent nearly 30,000 of the little bath-time play toys to bob in the Pacific for eternity like Wilson, or wash up on shores around the globe.

Raise a glass to Virginia’s finest makers as we proudly present the results of Virginia Living’s Made in Virginia Awards 2024. This year’s submissions reminded us why our state’s makers and creators are second to none, which made the selection process both exciting and challenging. The awards were guided by insight from our panel of expert judges: food writer and chef Stephanie Ganz, wine critic Frank Morgan, interior design expert Charlotte Safavi, and style guru Heather Bien.