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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…

In welcome news for both cities, Norfolk and Newport News will each receive $30 million from the federal government for public housing redevelopment. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Monday that it awarded both cities competitive grants, known as the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, which provide the cities with funding to carry out…

Tens of thousands of Virginians will be affected by this summer’s Metro shutdown of six Blue and Yellow Line stations, according to WTOP. The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved $3.6 million in funding to lessen the impact of the closures. The money will go towards allowing buses to bypass traffic on part of the Capital Beltway,…

This weekend marks Pride weekend in Washington D.C. We’ve included some of the main events below, and a full list of the weekend’s Pride events can be found here. Featured Washington D.C. Pride Events Capital Pride Parade – June 8 at 4:30 PM – Dupont & Logan Circles NW, Washington D.C. 20036 Capital Pride Festival…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all the Virginia news that’s been happening coming right up. Want to subscribe? Click here. But First… A new investigation from the New York Times revealed that President Donald Trump lost over $1 billion from 1985 to 1994 and “appears to have lost more money…