Looking for something to do over Labor Day Weekend? From wine tastings to county fairs to BuskerFest, we've got you covered. Northern Virginia / D.C. Open Late Concert Series - Shenandoah Conservatory - Aug 30 from 6 PM to 8 PM - 102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA...
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Dogwood Daily: Trump's approval rating hits new low 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: 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...
Virginia reps. add southern influence to U.S. climate policy development
Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) wants the U.S. to become the world leader in developing and producing future technologies to solve the climate crisis, and this weekend she introduced a plan that aims to make that happen. The announcement comes two weeks after another...
7 controversial things Virginia politicians have said
Virginia's General Assembly elections are a few months away, and you know what that means: politicians saying crazy things. Below is a round-up of the more extreme statements candidates have made in the run-up to this election. During a Facebook exchange about gun...
Virginia Crime Commission aims to pick up General Assembly's slack on gun violence
The Virginia Crime Commission commenced a two-day series of hearings today aimed at addressing the epidemic of gun violence in a state where someone is shot every 9 hours. The criminal justice agency, which is bipartisan but led by Republicans, will hear what...
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...
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: Mass shootings reignite gun debate 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...
Two more mass shootings shake the country; here’s where gun laws stand in Virginia
More than 30 innocent people were killed and 50 more were injured this weekend in two mass shootings that shook the United States to its core. On Saturday, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, killing 20 people before being arrested. The death toll has...
Virginia: Know your district
On November 5, 2019, all 140 seats in Virginia's General Assembly are up for election. Control of both the House and Senate is up in the air, and Democrats have a shot of flipping both chambers from red to blue. At The Dogwood we know it can be tough to stay on top of...
Things to do in Virginia: 8/2 – 8/9
We know, we know -- you're probably about to go on your summer vacation. But if you're not and you're looking for something fun to do, or a way to get involved in your community, we’ve got you covered. Northern Virginia / D.C. 71st Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and...
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...
Twitter users swap stories of gross conditions in Virginia schools
A Dogwood news story about mold in a Northern Virginia classroom that made students sick underwhelmed many Virginians on Twitter, who said they've seen far worse in their state's public schools. Below, we round-up their grossest tales. But first, for context, here's...
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...
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: The billions missing from Virginia schools
And we're back! We hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July holiday. 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...
What do Virginians want from special session on gun control?
A recent survey of Virginia voters finds widespread support for bread-and-butter gun safety laws that have divided the state legislature along party lines for years. In the aftermath of the May shooting in Virginia Beach that left 13 people dead, including the...
Things to do in Virginia: July 4th Edition
Have you procrastinated making 4th of July plans? Are you frantically texting your friends to figure out what to do? Do you want an excuse to flake on your existing plans? No matter what your reason is, if you’re looking for something to do tomorrow, or over the long...
Things to do in Virginia: 6/29 – 7/7
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...
What the (second) Democratic debate means for Virginia
Welcome to night #2 of the Democratic debate. We are covering the debate live and explaining how the promises of the candidates will affect the lives of Virginians. See our coverage of the first debate here. ECONOMY Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) broke up a shouting...
Some black Virginians say addressing gun violence requires more than new gun laws
Gov. Ralph Northam and fellow Virginia Democrats have criss-crossed the state, holding roundtable discussions on gun violence, and while they’ve faced expected pushback from gun rights advocates, a new report in the Washington Post shines a spotlight on a more...
What the Democratic debate meant for Virginia
After months--or in some cases, years--of anticipation, the first 2020 Democratic Primary Debates have arrived. Ten candidates took the debate stage in Miami tonight for the first debate, while another ten will face off Thursday night. The primary field is not only...
Dogwood Daily: Legal residents barred from Medicaid in Virginia for years
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 –...
Dogwood Daily: Virginia GOP goes all in on Trump
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...
How Virginia laws affect women: Violence
From 2004 to 2013, 37% of female murder victims in Virginia were killed by an intimate partner, and six out of every ten of those murders was carried out with a firearm.
Dogwood Daily: Virginia Port Authority says Trump tariffs pose "significant risk" to state economy
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. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell...
Virginian of the week: Casey Crowe Taylor
Welcome to our first ever 'Virginian of the week' profile. For the inaugural edition of this ongoing series, we interviewed Casey Crowe Taylor, a wedding photographer in Old Town Alexandria. Her work can be found on her website, Facebook and Instagram. Tell us a...