Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Casey Newton, founder and editor of Platformer and cohost of the Hard Fork podcast.

From its rich history and attractions galore, Virginia is enjoyable to those who know how to navigate its gems. Start with our day-trip recommendations.

Find out when dry weather conditions return to southern Wisconsin.

The smoky conditions are slowly coming to an end, then the humidity and heat return, and storms, too. Details here.