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The IRS encourages taxpayers to file an accurate tax return. If a taxpayer makes an error on their return, it will likely take longer for the...
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A wedding is the event of a lifetime. This special day has to be perfect, hence the importance of taking care of even the smallest...
Are you planning to set up a photo booth at your wedding? If you do, your guests will love hamming it up in front of...
You don’t need to have the voice of Pavarotti or Celine Dion to join a choir. All you need is a love of singing, because...
Learn how VDOT works to improve safety on Virginia’s roads.
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Did you know that 93 percent of all crashes are a result of human behavior? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shared the extraordinary tests they...
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Most people won’t see it, but wearing the right lingerie is imperative to looking your best on your wedding day. Here are some tips to...
In the first episode of our Science of VDOT series, VDOT explores the cutting edge of science in transportation with testing pervious pavement.
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