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Spanberger calls for ‘strongest public schools’ in country as she files for governor
Candidates across Virginia today filed the necessary paperwork to get on the ballots for statewide and local elections on March 17, 2025.
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Wholesome News Hour: Comedy legends and a student advocacy double feature
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.
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Hundreds of Black graves are relocating in VA; but why?
The graves of African American tenant farmers are being moved to make room for a new industrial complex. Descendants and Virginia’s African American community recently shared mixed feelings about the disruption of the burial sites.
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Silver savings: The best senior discounts in Chesapeake
Discover the best senior discounts in Chesapeake, including savings on attractions, lodging, and dining.
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What you need to know about The Dome, VA’s new music venue
For the first time in decades, the Virginia Beach Dome is back! After its closure in 1993, the Dome was rebuilt and is ready to make history once again.
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Richmond nonprofit fills gap left by Virginia law that requires—but doesn’t fund—free period products in schools
While state law requires menstrual products in Virginia public schools, the absence of state funding forces nonprofits to shoulder the burden.
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Refresh your spring playlist with these 5 Virginia artists
From pop tunes to mellow memories, springtime in Virginia brings as many flowers as it does rain showers.
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Attempts to save the Something in the Water festival fail
The city holds firm on its decision to cancel the event despite pleas from Pharrell Williams and the festival’s planners.
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Pharrell’s biopic ‘Golden’ is canceled: What you need to know
Pharrell Williams’ much-anticipated film, Golden, was recently scrapped during post-production. The project, directed by Michel Gondry, would have recounted Williams’ upbringing in Virginia Beach.
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6 unforgettable spring adventures to experience across Virginia
With the temperatures rising, Virginia’s outdoor adventure scene is springing into action.
