In 1607, the first settlers arrived in today’s Hampton Roads area. Consequently, Hampton Roads, like other areas on the East Coast of the US has a rich history.
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Spooky Season Is Year-Round in Virginia. Here Are 5 Ghost/Haunted Tours to Check Out.
Check out these five Virginia ghost/haunted tours if you’re looking to get a little spooky this holiday season. Halloween might have been a few months ago, but that doesn’t mean the spooky season in Virginia is over. In fact, spooky season is year-round! Appalachian...
Board of Education Member Raises Whitewashing Concerns: Virginia History Standards on Hold (Again)
Discussing the documents and their discrepancies, Board President Daniel Gecker pointed out that while the August document had approximately two years of work behind it, the November document on the table awaiting Board approval to move on to the next step had only been in front of the members for a matter of days.
Virginia History Standards Revised: They’re Teaching WHAT?!
The previous version of proposed standard changes while Gov. Ralph Northam was in office received a comprehensive review by experts including educators, historians, professors, museums, organizations, parents, teachers, and VDOE staff. The current version proposed under Youngkin’s governorship did not undergo the same checks and balances.
Looking to Put Down Roots? Here Are the 100 Best Cities in the US to Raise a Family.
Find out how many Virginia cities rank on this list.
Where Can I Watch Independence Day Fireworks in Virginia?
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE- From Southside to NoVA, here’s a look at some uniquely Virginia ways to celebrate, with Independence Day fireworks.
Where Can You Celebrate Juneteenth in Virginia? Here Are 20 Events.
VIRGINIA BEACH-How do we celebrate? From Thursday through this weekend, there are Juneteenth events going on across Virginia.
Virginia Leaders Want to Spend $4.3 Billion on Five Priorities
RICHMOND-Virginia received $4.3 billion from the American Rescue Plan. Gov. Northam and General Assembly leaders have a plan to use it.
If You’re Fully Vaccinated, You Can Go Maskless Outdoors
RICHMOND-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday on the idea of going maskless outdoors.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For April 24
RICHMOND-Virginia plans to eliminate some math courses, the zoo makes plans to open and a third community fridge opens in Richmond.
A History of Quarantine: Staunton Museum Plans Unique Project
STAUNTON – This wasn’t the year any Virginia museum wanted.
Virginia’s Oldest Church Open to People of All Faiths
SMITHFIELD – Virginia’s oldest church still has its doors open and anyone is welcome to visit.
This Virginia Museum Wants to Help Build a Better Future
RICHMOND- Richmond plays a very important role in Virginia’s Black history.
Virginia Senate Wants to Make It Harder to Remove Confederate Monuments
RICHMOND-The Virginia Senate passed a bill Wednesday that was easy to miss. Nobody spoke either for or against and it passed by a unanimous 37-0 vote.
11 Confederate Statues Are Coming Down in Richmond. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Update (August 4): Richmond’s City Council decided in a unanimous vote that the Confederate monuments in the city will stay down for good. The city council approved an ordinance that permanently removes the monuments on Monday, and is offering the monuments for...
Gov. Northam Tells Virginians to Be Cautious as State Enters Phase 3
Virginia is set to enter Phase 3 on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect.
Gov. Northam Says Virginia Is Not Ready For Phase Three Yet
Gov. Ralph Northam announced that Virginia will not be entering Phase Three of coronavirus recovery this week. He said that the state would enter Phase Three no earlier than June 26. Northam explained that Virginia’s health metrics continue to trend in a positive...
All the Virginia Confederate Monuments That Are Coming Down
In the wake of nationwide protests fighting for justice for George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed by police, the push to remove Confederate monuments has been reignited. With over 200 Confederate monuments, Virginia has the most memorials of any state in the...
Most of Virginia Entered Phase Two of Northam’s Reopening Virginia Plan
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of Virginia news coming right up. But First... Yesterday, Gov. Ralph Northam announced that a confederate monument of Robert E. Lee will officially be removed. With new legislation passed that allows...
Northam: Elective Surgeries Must Be Pushed Back to Ensure PPE for Healthcare Workers
Gov. Ralph Northam on Thursday announced he will extend a ban on nonemergency surgeries for another week, even as a group representing more than 100 hospitals in the state asked him to allow the ban to expire on Friday. Northam imposed the ban last month in an effort...
Virginian of the Week: Emma Manis
Welcome to the latest edition of ‘Virginian of the week. This week, we interviewed Emma Manis, a Richmond-based stylist, blogger and content creator. Her work can be found on her website and Instagram, as well as her company's website. Tell us a little bit about...
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 –...