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Everything we know about Poppy, Metro Richmond Zoo’s adorable baby hippo
Meet Poppy, Virginia’s newest pygmy hippo star! Born at Metro Richmond Zoo, she’s stealing hearts worldwide with her underwater adventures.
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Keep your pets safe during Coastal Virginia winters
Learn how to protect your pets from Virginia’s unique winter challenges, including local laws, coastal weather risks, and emergency resources.
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6 Informative AND fun factory tours in Virginia
Explore Virginia’s fascinating factory tours, offering a behind-the-scenes look at local manufacturing processes and the craftsmanship behind iconic products.
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Wholesome News Hour: A new cat cafe, living the American Dream, and a marriage that made history
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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‘The Senate was for the tea!’: A young reporter’s review of her first time covering Virginia’s General Assembly
As a budding reporter, every beat I cover is a whole new world! Come along with me to my first General Assembly session.
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Figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash to take place in Washington in March
A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.C., in early March to support victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport.
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12 key stops on the Underground Railroad in Virginia
Discover key sites in Virginia connected to the Underground Railroad and the courageous stories of freedom seekers and their allies.
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Valentine’s Day activities to do in Virginia (that aren’t all dinner)
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you may find yourself still needing to make plans for the special occasion. Just because it’s V-Day doesn’t mean you can’t do fun activities.
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Virginia Puppy Bowl players ranked by Dogwood
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: The Puppy Bowl! Forget about the Super Bowl because this is the only sporting event that’s worth a “bark.”
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7 places in Virginia to donate clothes, shoes, and more
We’ve compiled a list of seven organizations around Virginia to donate clothes, shoes, and other household items.
