The Danville Public School district is stepping up to make sure its students get lunch during the summer, even though schools aren’t in session. WDBJ reports that the district paid $42,000 for a food truck that serves free lunch to kids under 18 while school is out of...
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12 Virginia zipline adventures for every thrill level
Reach new heights and see Old Dominion from a new perspective on a Virginia zipline adventure.
10 places in Virginia that are straight out of a fairytale
Discover 10 magical Virginia destinations that transport visitors to fairytale settings, from historic English manors to enchanted forests with wild ponies.
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 and more, the Airbnb listing states.
Discover Culpeper: Virginia’s hidden gem small town
If you’re interested in taking a day trip to a small Virginia town, Culpeper is the place to go. Here’s why.
AAA: Memorial Day travel in Virginia should be slightly higher this year than last
A fair number of Virginians are expected to hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, but that is still expected to be the lowest year-over-year rise in travel traffic in a decade.
Shucking spectacular: Exploring Virginia’s Oyster Trail
Explore Virginia’s Oyster Trail! Discover unique restaurants, tour oyster farms, and taste the Chesapeake Bay’s bounty.
Get your game on at the 12 best arcades in Virginia
Discover the best arcades in Virginia, offering a variety of classic and modern games for all ages and exciting prize-winning opportunities.
Virginia HBCU launches first doula certification program, targeting Black maternal mortality in the South
Felicia D. Cosby wasn’t expecting a student’s casual comment to spark a public health initiative. But when a student told her she’d love to be a doula, the idea stuck. Months later, Virginia Union University became the first HBCU in the state to launch a doula certification program.
Iconic Virginia sayings & slang, explained
Discover the meaning behind popular Virginia sayings, from “Old Dominion” to “757” and “Hokie.”
12 things you never knew about Virginia’s agriculture
Discover surprising facts about Virginia’s agriculture, from billion-dollar exports to innovative farming methods like hydroponics and vertical berry farming.
A brief (but far from boring) history of Tangier Island
Discover the rich history of Tangier Island, from Indigenous fishing grounds to a War of 1812 freedom sanctuary.
Your guide to container gardening in Virginia
Virginians can learn how to grow vegetables in small spaces with container gardening.
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,...
Pharrell’s biopic ‘Golden’ is canceled: What you need to know
Pharrell Williams’ much-anticipated film, Golden, was recently scrapped during post-production. The project, directed by Michel Gondry, would have recounted Williams’ upbringing in Virginia Beach.
New poll indicates Spanberger, Earle-Sears in tight Virginia governor’s race
Early polling suggests Republican Winsome Earle-Sears doing better with male voters and white voters compared with Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who did better among women. A new poll suggests the race to become Virginia's next governor this fall is currently a...
Biggest & best Virginia festivals happening in 2025
Break out your 2025 calendar and add these 10 exciting Virginia festivals, from food and wine fests to Scottish games.
Hop on over to these 7 Virginia trampoline parks
Here’s a list of some of the top indoor trampoline parks across Virginia.
2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
Virginia’s 10 weirdest roadside attractions
Of all of Virginia’s roadside attractions, these are by far the weirdest.
25 books publishing in 2025 that we can’t wait to read
Numerous books are set to be published in 2025, but these are a few of our most anticipated reads. Here are our 25 books publishing in 2025 we can’t wait to read.
Looking to retire? This Virginia city ranks No. 2 nationwide
A Virginia city ranks among the top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Places to Retire list. See which location made the cut.
5 Virginia Beach breweries every beer lover should visit
Here are the top breweries to explore in Virginia Beach.
The best Virginia State Parks to enjoy in the winter
Discover Virginia State Parks in winter, from tundra swan watching to year-round camping and chilly family adventures.
Transport yourself to an 18th-century casino at Chowning’s Tavern
Here’s what you need to know about Chowning’s Tavern, the Colonial Williamsburg gem where you can try your luck at the casino, 18th-century-style.
Virginia musicians receive Grammy nominations
Two Virginia natives received nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
Wholesome News Hour: Children’s literature, relief for hurricane victims, and new activities for the kiddos
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.
10 great fruit-picking farms in Virginia (for all seasons)
The diverse seasons in Virginia provide a variety of pick-your-own (PYO) opportunities, from pumpkins & apples to peaches & berries.
Wholesome News Hour: Lifesaving teens, unlimited strawberries, and charity for Virginia schools
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.
Trump once again attacks USPS and mail-in ballots as Election Day nears
Just like he did in 2020, when he began attacking mail-in voting months before Election Day, Donald Trump appears to be laying the groundwork to once again challenge any election results he doesn’t like.