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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…

This is the second in a three-part series examining the impact of climate change on the Commonwealth. See the first part here. The roadblocks preventing the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) include 300-plus safety violations, protesters in trees, opposition from Democratic lawmakers, and a slew of lawsuits. Why is there so much opposition…

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe might not be running a campaign, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at his packed schedule or by listening to his polished, election-ready commentary on Virginia politics. As of Friday, the former governor of Virginia had made 57 stops across the Commonwealth over the last six weeks. “It’s killing…

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. Bell & Del. Gooditis – June 13…

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 First… The first 2020 Democratic primary debate is tonight, in Miami, and…

Happy Sunday, Virginia. If you’re like us, sitting on your couch and trying to figure out what to do with your day (or week or month), check out our list of this week’s events, including several ways to celebrate Pride month across Virginia. ICYMI: 5 things that happened this week…  Virginia Beach shooting shatters community and…

It must be tough to focus on the whiteboard at the front of the classroom when inauspicious splotches of green, blue and back are colonizing on the walls to the left and right of your desk. The ability to pay attention, however, was the least of George Washington Middle School students’ concerns after the bouts…

Hundreds of new state laws take effect today, affecting Virginians from all walks of life.  If you’re unsure what these laws mean for you, here’s a quick rundown of the most important changes: 627,000 Virginians can get their driver’s licenses back Virginia will no longer suspend driver’s licenses over unpaid court fines and fees, and…

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the 4th of July? Want to experience an LGBTQ History Walking Tour? Interested in whatever BryceFest is (spoiler alert: it’s not just a bunch of guys named Bryce)? Check our weekly list of events below. (We highly recommend BryceFest). Sweethaven Lavender Festival – June 29 at 9 AM…

If you live in Arlington and pay a fortune for child care, we’ve got some good news for you: The Arlington County Board approved new zoning rules aimed at reducing childcare costs. New changes will allow small, in-home daycare providers to care for up to nine kids without going through the county’s permitting process. Summer…