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A love letter to the working class, from Gwen Frisbie-Fulton
It started in the back seat of my family’s Jeep Cherokee, the one with the broken AC and vinyl seats that stuck to my thighs in the late summer heat. After school we would wait, all the doors flung open, for my dad to get off work. My mother reading in the front seat, her…
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From DC to Danville: 5 new restaurants to try along US 29
Ready to road trip? Map the most delicious stops for your next Virginia adventure.
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Top 10 spring activities to do in Virginia
Spring is, well, springing! With the warmer weather among us, you may find yourself searching for activities to do outdoors. We’ve rounded up some of our top picks for things to do in Virginia, now that spring is here.
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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.
