Welcome to the second edition of our weekly round-up highlighting the latest in Virginia job news. From Roanoke to Reston, we spotlight the week in hires, layoffs, job postings and all other major employment news in the Commonwealth. Virginia Tech and the Carilion...
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Virginia couples sue state for requiring race question on marriage applications
Three couples filed a lawsuit in Alexandria's federal court last Thursday, saying rules requiring marriage license applicants to identify their race are unconstitutional. The plaintiffs in the case are three couples who plan to marry in Virginia in the upcoming...
Dogwood Daily: Want to lower co-pays in Virginia?
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Things to do in Virginia: 9/6 – 9/13
Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Check out what's on tap in Virginia this week: Northern Virginia / D.C. Prince William Education Association First Friday - Sept 6 from 3 PM to 6 PM - 2 Silos Brewing, 9925 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA...
If the new General Assembly gets it done, ‘suddenly, college is worth it.’
As millions of students in the Commonwealth return to school this week, the coming months could define whether a new generation of Virginia college students are (or are not) saddled with historic student debt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) made free community college a...
A "life changing" program at George Mason University helps first-gen students attend college
Angelica Felder’s dream of going to college were in jeopardy, and with them, so was her hope of becoming a nurse. But then she received a scholarship to George Mason University through the school’s Early Identification Program (EIP), an initiative that helps...
Virginian of the Week: Jordan Joseph
Welcome to the latest edition of ‘Virginian of the week. This week, we interviewed Jordan Joseph, an Arlington-based activist with the Northern Virginia chapter of March for Our Lives. Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Jordan Joseph and I am a recently...
Things to do in Virginia: 8/23 – 8/30
If you're reading this, it means you're probably one of the few people who isn't on summer vacation, which means you might be looking for fun things to do this week. Luckily for you, we've put together a calendar of upcoming events across the Commonwealth. No matter...
Advocates disappointed by court's new mental-health initiative
More than two-thirds of people incarcerated in Arlington County Jail have a serious mental illness or developmental disabilities. Officials have a plan that aims to change that, but mental health advocates are concerned the plan doesn’t do enough. The county...
Dogwood Daily: Virginia's top financial officer is bracing for a recession
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Things to do in Virginia: 8/17 – 8/26
Summer is winding down and you're probably debating whether or not you want to brave the hot, humid outdoors. If you don't, more power to you. We're big fans of spending nights and evenings on the couch. But if you do want to get out of the house and go do something...
Video: What it means to be undocumented
During her sophomore year at Yorktown High School in Arlington, Flor Selena Cáceres watched as her friends got their learner’s permits, and tried to explain why she wasn’t joining them. She told them it was because she was busy with her academic programs, which she...
Dogwood Daily: Chesapeake to launch after school program for children traumatized by gun violence
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Dogwood Daily: The Virginia prosecutor fighting white supremacy
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Things to do in Virginia: 8/9 – 8/16
Summer is winding down and you're probably debating whether or not you want to brave the hot, humid outdoors. If you don't, more power to you. We're big fans of spending nights and evenings on the couch. But if you do want to get out of the house and go do something...
Dogwood Daily: Many Virginia pharmacies refuse to dispense lifesaving opioid antidote despite permission
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Virginian of the Week: Paul Easton
Welcome to the latest edition of ‘Virginian of the week. This week, we interviewed Paul Easton, a Northern Virginia-based basketball skills trainer. You can learn more about his work on his website, Facebook and Instagram. Tell us a little bit...
Things to do in Virginia: 7/26 – 8/2
Looking for something fun to do or a way to get involved in your community? No matter where you live in the Commonwealth, we’ve got you covered. Northern Virginia / D.C. Medicaid Application Assistance - Triangle VA - July 26 from 8:45 AM to 1:45 PM - 3800 Graham Park...
NoVa health officials investigating foodborne illness outbreak
Northern Virginia health districts are investigating an increase in cyclosporiasis, a foodborne intestinal illness. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced on Tuesday that there has been an uptick in the number of reported cyclosporiasis cases since mid-June...
Dogwood Dog of the Week: Scooby
We're back with the latest edition of Dogwood Dog of the Week. So without further ado, meet Scooby. Scooby resides at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Here's what they had to say about their "Best Goodest Boy." Scooby originally came to AWLA in February of this...
What It Means To Be Undocumented
During her sophomore year at Yorktown High School in Arlington, Flor Selena Cáceres watched as her friends got their learner’s permits, and tried to explain why she wasn’t joining them. She told them it was because she was busy with her academic programs, which she...
Amazon's HQ2 threatens to displace up to 10,000 Latinx residents
The impending arrival of Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia has caused local housing prices to increase by 17%, spurring fears of displacement and an affordable housing crisis. Now, a new report suggests that Latinx residents in Arlandria, a predominantly...
Things to do in Virginia: 7/19 – 7/26
Looking for something fun to do or a way to get involved in your community? No matter where you live in Virginia, we’ve got you covered. Northern Virginia / D.C. Apollo 50 Festival – July 19 from 9 AM to 5 PM and July 20 from 9 AM to 8 PM – Between 4th and 7th...
Dogwood Daily: What the Trump administration's latest restrictions on choice mean for Virginia
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Dogwood Daily: The NRA and the 90-minute special session
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Things to do in Virginia: 7/13 – 7/20
Looking for something fun to do this week or a way to get involved in your community? No matter where you live in Virginia, we've got you covered. Northern Virginia BlerdCon – July 13-14 – 2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 22202 Catoctin Meet & Greet w/ Del....
Dogwood Daily: “Everyone who voted to go home should just stay home and make room for new leaders.”
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But...
Dogwood Daily: Republicans end special session on gun safety in 90 minutes
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But...
Dogwood Daily: Richmond mayor pushes to ban guns in city buildings
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Things to do in Virginia: 6/22 – 6/29
Looking for something to do this week or a way to get involved in your community? We've got you covered. From Pride events to cultural festivals and debate watch parties, our weekly events calendar has no shortage of fun to-dos. Hampton Roads PrideFest 2019 –...