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Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.
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Virginia shipbuilder furloughs more than 400 workers
Newport News Shipbuilding says the unpaid furloughs shouldn’t last longer than five months, but uncertainty lingers.
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Why is this Lynchburg location Virginia’s top Airbnb listing?
A converted train caboose overlooking the James River in Lynchburg is Virginia’s most desirable Airbnb, according to the vacation rentals company. Dubbed James Station, the bright red train caboose, originally bought by the owners on Facebook Marketplace, is situated in a historic neighborhood within walking distance of downtown Lynchburg’s shops, restaurants, events, nature walking trails…
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2025 Pride Guide to Virginia’s biggest festivals & events
The 2025 Pride season is slated to sweep through Virginia in big ways, including intimate nights out, grandiose festivals, and passionate parades.
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Opinion: Abigail Spanberger will protect reproductive freedom—Sears wants to end it
In an exclusive op-ed for The Dogwood, Jamie Lockhart, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, announces the organization is endorsing Democrat Abigail Spanberger for governor.
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Charlottesville non-licensed school staff vying for collective bargaining victory
The licensed staff of Charlottesville City Schools won their first contract through collective bargaining in March, and now the non-licensed staff that serve as the backbone of the city’s education system are ready to follow suit.
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Communities in Virginia Beach fight back as local school board votes to suspend DEIA programming
Frustrated community members from across Virginia Beach are speaking out following the Virginia Beach School Board’s recent vote to suspend diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in K-12 schools.
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University of Virginia joins the ranks of Forbes’ “New Ivies”
Forbes named the University of Virginia a “New Ivy,” recognizing it among 20 schools attracting top talent and impressing employers alongside traditional Ivies.
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Spanberger rolls out policies to lower costs of prescription drugs, health coverage
Democratic nominee for governor Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday unveiled a set of policies aimed at lowering the costs of prescription drugs and health coverage.
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UVA’s Adopt-a-Grandparent Program bridges generations
UVA’s Adopt-a-Grandparent program creates meaningful connections between university volunteers and Charlottesville seniors.
