It’s pretty hard to believe, but we’re just over one month away from Election Day (Nov. 3)—and just under one month away from the last day to cast an early in-person ballot (Oct. 31).
But being a trusted voter isn’t just about casting your own ballot; it’s also about helping others feel ready to cast theirs. That’s where Dogwood’s voter hub comes in handy. There, you can point first-time voters toward articles like:
✅ How early voting works
✅ Where to find reliable info
✅ And what to expect at the polls.
Sharing Dogwood’s voter hub is an excellent way to kick off National Voter Education Week, which begins Monday, Oct. 5. Besides, time’s ticking to make your decision at the ballot box—and I’m so glad you’re here to do it.
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Get ready for delicious seafood at Virginians’ favorite festival. (Getty Images/Unsplash)
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By Aila Boyd
Here’s what you need to know: Love seafood? Also love supporting a worthy cause? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then the 2026 Virginia Beach Seafood Festival is a can’t-miss event for you.
About the festival:
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While the festival is aimed at bringing together seafood lovers from Coastal Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth to sample some of the region’s top delicacies, it also helps raise money for the Virginia Gentlemen Foundation, a Virginia Beach nonprofit.
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Even though this year’s food vendors haven’t been announced yet, the offerings should be quite tasty if the roster of previous vendors is any indication. Previous vendors include Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant, Coastal Grill, Giardino Ristorante, and Tulu Seaside Bar & Grill.
- Presented by Coastal Virginia Magazine, the festival will be held at the State Military Reservation at 1293 S Birdneck Rd., Virginia Beach, from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. Those with a VIP ticket can enter at 11 a.m.
Tickets are on sale now. We’ve got more info on this event at the link below.
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Our supporter drive wrapped up on Sept. 30, and we’re grateful to every reader who chipped in. Whether you gave $5 or $500, you helped keep the Dogwood delivering factual, free information to communities across Virginia.
That support matters more than ever. More than 3,500 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, and the newsrooms that remain face shrinking funding and growing pressure, including attacks from the federal government. Your support is how we keep doing this work.
If you missed the campaign, it’s not too late. Reader support keeps us going year-round.
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Thanks again for being part of the Dogwood community!
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Comments surround Amie Knowles as readers share opinions on a potential power company merger. (Amie Knowles/Dogwood)
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By Jessica F. Simmons
Virginia has joined New York and 20 other states, along with Washington, DC, in suing the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security to block a new public-charge rule.
The rule allows immigration officials broader power to weigh the use of public benefits—like Medicaid and SNAP—in certain immigration decisions, including green card applications. The coalition is asking a federal judge to block the policy before fear and confusion push eligible families away from pursuing public support for food and healthcare.
The lawsuit argues the rule could cause immigrant and mixed-status families to avoid SNAP, Medicaid, and other public benefits they may legally qualify for because they fear those benefits could affect a future immigration application.
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