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Trump nominates former WWE head, private school voucher advocate for Education secretary
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers.
Judge: Youngkin did not have authority to remove Virginia from climate change program
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin did not have the authority to end Virginia’s participation in a regional effort to fight climate change, according to a judge’s ruling Wednesday that was celebrated by environmental advocates.
Pharrell Williams is in hot water with the City of Virginia Beach
Following Williams’ unexpected cancelation of the Something in the Water festival this year, the City of Virginia Beach is taking new precautions to protect itself from another “blindside.”
Virginia’s 5 most beautiful scenic byways
Discover five must-visit scenic byways in Virginia that showcase the best of what the commonwealth has to offer.
USPS’ Operation Santa: Making children’s holidays merry and bright
The holidays are approaching, and that means the United States Postal Service’s yearly initiative, Operation Santa, is back in business. Here’s what to know.
The troubled history of Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival
Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water festival quickly became a Virginia Beach staple in 2019. But the music festival hasn’t had the smoothest history—including when the event unexpectedly canceled this year, the day tickets were supposed to go on sale.
How to talk to a conspiracy theorist, in 6 steps
Here’s how you (yes, you!) can help stop your friends and family from going down extremist rabbit holes.
Virginia AG Miyares will run for re-election, not governor in 2025
The move sets up an easier path for Winsome Earle-Sears to become the Republican nominee for governor next year.
Democrats, Republicans nominate candidates in Northern Virginia special election
The outcome of the high-stakes race in Loudoun County will determine control of the narrowly divided Virginia Senate.
Get nostalgic at Virginia’s 7 old-fashioned soda fountains
Discover Virginia’s top seven soda fountains and ice cream shops, offering nostalgic treats and classic favorites.
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Virginia AG Miyares will run for re-election, not governor in 2025
The move sets up an easier path for Winsome Earle-Sears to become the Republican nominee for governor next year.
Democrats, Republicans nominate candidates in Northern Virginia special election
The outcome of the high-stakes race in Loudoun County will determine control of the narrowly divided Virginia Senate.
Virginia musicians receive Grammy nominations
Two Virginia natives received nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
Wholesome News Hour: Children’s literature, relief for hurricane victims, and new activities for the kiddos
Good news is still news! Dogwood’s wholesome news hour is a quick refresh from the day’s hard news, celebrating some of the positive things happening throughout Virginia. Today, we’re highlighting three pieces of good news directly from the commonwealth.
‘A stunning public rebuke’: When voters had the choice, they rejected private school vouchers
On Election Day, voters in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska squarely rejected private school choice ballot measures, demonstrating how much voters of all stripes oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition.
