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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.
Kamala Harris wants to end the Senate filibuster to restore national abortion rights
The Senate filibuster rule requires a 60-vote threshold for most legislation to pass, making it virtually impossible to pass abortion rights legislation due to Republican opposition. Without the filibuster, a law restoring Roe v. Wade could pass with a simple majority, or 51 Senate votes.
Harris’ plans aim to make housing more affordable. Trump’s plans are less clear.
Harris has vowed to increase the available housing supply by three million homes and to provide lower-income first-time homebuyers with up to $25,000 in down payment support. Trump, on the other hand, has offered no specific plans for addressing the housing crisis.
Kamala Harris unveils plan to support rural America
Harris has vowed to provide significant federal funding to support rural communities across the United States, expand small business financing for entrepreneurs in rural America, and invest in rural technical and higher education programs.
Road Trip: 12 Virginia breweries to cross off your beer bucket list
One of these breweries is bound to quench your thirst.
Discover where to go ATV riding in Virginia
Here’s your ATV guide.
Support 6 unique Black-owned Virginia shops this National Black Business Month
August is National Black Business Month, and Virginia has many significant and unique Black-owned businesses.
What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.
Low-cost after-school activities in Richmond your kids will love
Here’s a Richmond locals’ guide to enriching, affordable after-school programs for your kids in Virginia’s state capital.
What to know about August’s Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of the year
Discover everything you need to know about August’s Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of 2024.
Opinion: Republicans want to repeal the modern family
From Project 2025 and JD Vance all the way down to state lawmakers, a growing number of far-right Republicans are waging war on modern families. Whether it’s attacking child care programs, encouraging women to stay in abusive marriages, or making it harder for same-sex couples to adopt, the modern right is fighting to repeal the modern family.
10 endangered species call VA home: Here’s what they are & how to help
Learn about the 10 endangered species that live in Virginia and what you can do to help them.
Inside Project 2025’s Secret Training Videos
One centerpiece of that program is dozens of never-before-published videos created for Project 2025’s Presidential Administration Academy. The vast majority of these videos — 23 in all, totaling more than 14 hours of content — were provided to ProPublica and Documented by a person who had access to them.
Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, being turned away from ERs despite federal law
Even as the Biden administration publicly warned hospitals to treat pregnant patients in emergencies, facilities continue to violate the federal law. The issue became a focus for the administration following reports of women being improperly treated in emergency rooms after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion more than two years ago.
Op-Ed: What voting means to me, Gen Z
Dogwood’s summer intern, Brendan Smith, shares why voting in the upcoming election is important to him.
The crucial role of Gen Z in 2024: Olivia Williams talks voting and future impacts
What matters most to Gen Z voters this election season? We sat down with Olivia Williams, a Virginia college student, who gave insights as a first-time voter.
6 times Kamala Harris wore clothing with a hidden meaning
Kamala Harris has mastered turning women’s fashion into a subtle power play. Here are six ways she’s done it, plus tips for how you can do it, too.
6 times Kamala Harris wore clothing with a hidden meaning
Kamala Harris has mastered turning women’s fashion into a subtle power play. Here are six ways she’s done it, plus tips for how you can do it, too.
6 times Kamala Harris wore clothing with a hidden meaning
Kamala Harris has mastered turning women’s fashion into a subtle power play. Here are six ways she’s done it, plus tips for how you can do it, too.
The NoVa Pet Guide: Your favorite Northern Virginia dog park
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite NoVa dog park. Here’s what they said.
10 places to play pickleball in Virginia
From state-of-the-art indoor facilities to serene outdoor parks, here are 10 places to play pickleball in Virginia.
Honey, let’s go mead tasting: Virginia’s 8 best meaderies to visit
Dive into the sweet, honey-drenched world of mead with these eight must-visit meaderies in Virginia.
Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ pick for vice president
As governor of Minnesota, Walz has made school lunches free for all students, created a paid family and medical leave program, increased public school funding, legalized recreational marijuana, and made abortion a fundamental right under state law.
August in Virginia: 16 can’t-miss festivals & events
Make the most of the dog days of summer by heading to one of these 16 can’t-miss Virginia festivals in August.
Discover these 10 presidential home sites in Virginia
From America’s first to 28th president, Virginia is home to more POTUS winners than any other state.
Kamala Harris has a lot to run on. Here’s what to watch for.
During her time as vice president, Harris has helped pass laws that lowered healthcare costs, invested in childcare and housing, and advanced efforts to fight climate change.
Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
Air travelers became the face of the widespread technology outage Friday as they posted pictures on social media of crowds of people stranded at airports in Europe and the United States.
7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained
The US Supreme Court has, shall we say, made news this year. Here’s an approachable explainer to some of their top rulings of the term, and how they impact clean air, workplace safety, health insurance, and the general quality of life for all Americans.