Local
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Where to Shop Locally in Richmond on Small Business Saturday
Drop the big box stores and support your local Virginia businesses this holiday shopping season.
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From Hampton Roads to Henrico: How economic proposals fueled Democratic victories
The 2023 General Assembly elections are behind us, and Virginia Democrats successfully faced down immense amounts of Republican spending to secure majorities in the state House and Senate. Abortion was the most visible issue in most legislative races, but polling indicates that Virginians had pocketbook issues on their minds, as well. Many of the swing…
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Dogwood’s 2023 reader recommended recipe guide
So you’ve bought the turkey, you’ve purchased the ham, and you’ve procured the chicken. Now what in the world are you making to go with them? We asked our readers, and here’s what they had to say.
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Farm-to-Table Holidays: Where to Buy From Local VA Growers
Thankful for your community farms? Show them your love by shopping locally for your holiday feasts.
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The Best Local Doughnut Shops in Virginia’s Coastal Plain
If you’re looking to sample some of the best local doughnut shops Virginia has to offer up and down its Coastal Plain region, we’ve got you covered with this list of eight going north to south.
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How Virginia Dems are talking about the economy before Election Day
Democratic candidates for Virginia’s legislature say that voters need affordable housing, greater investment in education, more worker protections, and more.
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As Virginia housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Virginia was $354,400. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $412,800, a 16% increase, according to Redfin. Renters are also paying more in Virginia. At the end of 2020, the average cost of rent in the commonwealth was $1,660. As of Nov. 2023, that…
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Turkey Timeline: When and Where to Order Your Local Thanksgiving Bird From These Virginia Farms
Looking for a local bird this Thanksgiving? Here’s your guide to buying one in VA.
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Low pay, crumbling schools—here’s how Virginians are helping their school systems
Virginia’s teachers consistently earn less than the national average—but there are ways Virginians can help bridge that gap.
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8 Ghost Walks to Explore VA’s Haunted Historic Sites and More
Put your boots on haunted ground in these 8 Virginia cemeteries, ghost towns, and historic sites.
