The Democratic Party of Virginia held its annual fundraiser on Saturday, raising more than $425,000 from nearly 1,800 attendees. The Blue Commonwealth Gala featured appearances from two presidential candidates, Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind. and U.S. Sen....
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Dogwood Daily: The Amazon effect in Northern Virginia
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all today's Virginia news coming right up. If you're enjoying the Dogwood Daily, there’s more where that came from. Like a lot more. But not TOO much more. Like or follow us...
Dogwood Daily: It's primary day in Virginia
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, there’s more where that came from. Like a lot more. But not TOO much more. Like or follow us...
'No questions, no discussion' allowed by Virginia's GOP lawmakers on gun safety
Last week, a shooter in a Virginia Beach municipal building killed 12 people in about ten minutes. That's more time than state lawmakers spent debating a bill in January that would have banned the extended-capacity magazine the shooter used to fire as many bullets as...
Things to do in Virginia: 6/8 – 6/15
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...
Dogwood Daily: Closing arguments in Virginia abortion trial
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...
Dogwood Daily: Virginia's "D" grade in gun safety
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 them to subscribe...
Things to do in Virginia: 6/1 – 6/8
Ever wondered what’s happening in the Virginia political landscape? Now you can find out, with our weekly events calendar. Clean the Bay Day - June 1 at 9 AM - Various locations Clean the Bay Day with Virginia Beach Democrats - June 1 at 8:45 AM - Kingston Elementary...
Dogwood Daily: Virginia schools "borderline criminal"
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...
Things to do in Virginia: 5/25 – 6/1
Ever wondered what's happening in the Virginia political landscape? Now you can find out, with our weekly events calendar. Zero Weeks Film Screening - Richmond (ft. Special Guests Sen. Jennifer McClellan and Del. Carroll Foy) - May 28 at 6:45 PM - Byrd Theater,...
Things to do in Virginia: 5/18 – 5/25
Ever wondered what's happening in the Virginia political landscape? Now you can find out, with the first edition of our weekly events calendar. She the People Virginia Town Hall - May 18 at 9 AM - Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center, Virginia Union...
Dogwood Daily: Virginia's lobbyist explosion
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...
A Mother's Day shoutout to the moms in Virginia's General Assembly
Being a mom is hard. Being a mom while being a public servant is even harder. So in honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to give a shoutout to all 30 of the moms in Virginia’s General Assembly and highlight a handful of them for their work and accomplishments. There are...
Immigrants help drive economic growth across Virginia
From Virginia Beach to Charlottesville to Fairfax County, immigrants helped grow the economies of dozens of Virginia localities and cut population loss by at least 10%, according to a new analysis by Stateline, a project of the Pew Charitable Trust. This comes on the...
Virginia at severe risk of devastating floods in the future
This is the first in a three-part series examining the impact of climate change on the Commonwealth to commemorate Earth Day. While the Commonwealth celebrated Easter in relative peace, significant flooding in Virginia Beach caused the delay or cancellation of many...
Beto in Norfolk: Tip the balance of power in Virginia
Beto O’Rourke officially started the 2020 presidential campaign trail in Virginia today, but his focus was on the importance of this year’s state elections. O’Rourke opened his first event talking about gun safety, noting that Virginia does not have universal...
5 Virginians Making News Today
If you love ice cream (you better) and live in Virginia Beach (lucky!), then you should familiarize yourself with the story of Joey Launi, whose ice cream parlor Lolly’s Creamery, will open the first weekend of May at 414 17th St. Launi plans to offer over a dozen...
What you need to know about The Dome, VA’s new music venue
For the first time in decades, the Virginia Beach Dome is back! After its closure in 1993, the Dome was rebuilt and is ready to make history once again.
Pharrell’s biopic ‘Golden’ is canceled: What you need to know
Pharrell Williams’ much-anticipated film, Golden, was recently scrapped during post-production. The project, directed by Michel Gondry, would have recounted Williams’ upbringing in Virginia Beach.
2025’s Something in the Water Festival is canceled
It’s official: Virginia Beach city officials canceled this year’s Something in the Water Festival.
The troubled history of Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival
Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water festival quickly became a Virginia Beach staple in 2019. But the music festival hasn’t had the smoothest history—including when the event unexpectedly canceled this year, the day tickets were supposed to go on sale.
Early Voting Just Started For the June Primaries. Here’s How You Cast a Ballot
VIRGINIA BEACH- Friday marked the first day of early voting in Virginia’s primary elections. But who can vote and who are you voting for? Also, where can you do it?
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For April 16
RICHMOND-Warner and Kaine introduce a plan to reduce gun violence, Virginia Beach police arrest another suspect in March 26 shooting and we consider what was the first drink besides water.
Donovon Lynch’s Family Wants to See Five Changes Happen
VIRGINIA BEACH-What led up to Donovon Lynch’s death? Who was the officer that killed him? These are questions without answers, almost half a month later.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Monday, April 12
VIRGINIA BEACH-Virginia Beach protesters are arrested, there’s good news for Portsmouth, Fairfax needs help and what is an Octothorp anyway?
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Friday, April 2
Virginia’s governor creates a grant program for ancestors of enslaved people, a deer wins a fight with a bus, and a judge rules Virginia Beach’s voting system illegal
University Dean Resigns Over Statements About Voters
VIRGINIA BEACH — A Virginia university dean resigned this week after posting a statement on Facebook.
‘Rep. Kiggans isn’t listening, and families like mine could pay the price’
Growing up in coal country, there wasn’t a lot of opportunity for me after high school. The Air Force gave me a world of opportunity and the skills to build a life for myself and the family I would have. Unfortunately, active duty fails to prepare you for the realities of civilian life, most notably navigating health care.
The Chesapeake Bay Watermen: Inside the dying tradition (+ how to help keep it alive)
From blue crabs to oysters, Chesapeake Bay watermen have been fishing the waters off the coast of Virginia for generations.
Unique VA-made Valentine’s gifts that won’t break the bank
From handcrafted jewelry to small-batch chocolates, these Virginia-made items make for meaningful Valentine’s Day gifts that don’t break the bank.