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20 fall festivals & events in VA to add to your calendar
Discover 20 can’t-miss fall events and festivals in Virginia, happening from September through November.
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7 classic roadside diners in Virginia that are worth a detour
Pump the brakes! These classic roadside diners in Virginia serve up great food and even better ambiance.
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I’ve been to the 2 biggest theme parks in Virginia—here’s how they compare
Choosing between a trip to Busch Gardens or Kings Dominion? Read a personal take on the two biggest theme parks in Virginia.
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8 gluten-free restaurants Virginia locals love
Gluten-free restaurants aren’t hard to find in Virginia if you know where to look. Check out these eight restaurants, including a dedicated bakery and cute cafés.
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Botetourt County Public Schools reinstated random student drug testing
A previously paused policy is back in Botetourt—here’s what it means for students signing up for extracurriculars and parking permits.
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Virginia lawmaker backs bill to extend collective bargaining to civil servants
A state lawmaker will again make a push to expand collective bargaining rights for public-sector employees as a new report highlights the urgency of doing so in Virginia.
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OPINION: First DC, next Virginia? Why every community must fight for the right to self-govern
Once they take away one city’s right to govern itself, the rest of us could be next. Like most of us, we are working-class people, and we care deeply about our communities. We vote for leaders who have our best interests at heart. But what happens when those leaders are stripped of their power to…
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Earle-Sears failed to secure police group endorsement. Here’s why
Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears did not impress in endorsement interview with the Virginia Police Benevolent Association, two sources who were there told Dogwood.
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Stone crabs have made their way to Virginia waters. Here’s why that’s so alarming.
As temperatures rise in Chesapeake Bay, the Virginia waters are drawing species that are typically native to tropical areas. Here’s what to know about VA’s new stone crabs.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
