The Ultimate Virginia Winter Bucket List
Discover fun things to do—both indoors and outdoors—in our beautiful commonwealth’s coldest months.
Jan
2025
13
COMMUNITY
Jan
2025
9
Wholesome News Hour: Finished bucket lists, owl ornaments, and a puppy’s new home
Good news is still news! Dogwood’s wholesome news hour is a quick refresh from the day's hard news, celebrating some of the positive things happening throughout Virginia. Today, we’re highlighting three pieces of good news directly from the commonwealth.
Jan
2025
8
From bar to barre: Where we’re going this Dry January
About half of US adults consider taking a break from drinking after the holidays in what is known as Dry January. Here's what you need to know.
Jan
2025
8
Move over, Moo Deng; there’s a new hippo in town
The Metro Richmond Zoo recently welcomed a new member of the family. Poppy the pygmy hippo was born just before Christmas.
Jan
2025
7
Explore the 9 oldest buildings in Virginia
Discover the oldest surviving colonial buildings in Virginia and learn about their rich history, unique architectural styles, and stories of early American life.
Jan
2025
1
Virginia colleges excel in U.S. News rankings
Virginia colleges make waves in U.S. News rankings, as UVA, W&L, and others secure top spots. Learn how the state's schools stack up nationally.
Dec
2024
30
UVA architecture students doodle on napkins for a cause
Earlier this year, UVA architecture students hosted a napkin drawing competition to raise money for a local charity.
Dec
2024
27
Biggest & best Virginia festivals happening in 2025
Break out your 2025 calendar and add these 10 exciting Virginia festivals, from food and wine fests to Scottish games.
Dec
2024
25
UVA student unicycles the height of Everest
Mason Allen, a UVA sophomore, conquered the Everesting challenge on a unicycle, climbing 29,032 feet in 21 hours, breaking the previous record.
Dec
2024
23
Fairfax County kids bring holiday cheer to Capitol Hill
US Sen. Mark Warner’s Capitol Hill office got a festive makeover when elementary students decorated a towering Christmas tree, shared holiday cheer, and pitched their own bills for a brighter future.
