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Virginia Puppy Bowl players ranked by Dogwood
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: The Puppy Bowl! Forget about the Super Bowl because this is the only sporting event that’s worth a “bark.”
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Virginia House forms emergency committee over Musk’s attacks on federal workers
A bipartisan group of Virginia lawmakers will look into the impacts of the Trump Administration’s drastic and legally questionable shrinking of federal services and its workforce.
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Wholesome News Hour: More hippo madness, celebrated teachers, and water crisis recovery.
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.
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Virginia Senate Dems pass bill to protect health care workers from out-of-state attacks
Virginia Senate Democrats on Monday passed legislation aimed at protecting medical workers and patients from out-of-state prosecutions for legal activities in Virginia.
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A daily journey through Virginia’s Black history: From Civil Rights to cultural icons
Join us as we take you on a daily journey across Virginia to explore some of the most meaningful ways that Black history shaped the commonwealth.
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UVA, VCU end care for trans minors following Trump order, state guidance
Two of Virginia’s major health systems quietly stopped providing gender-affirming care to minors in response to directives from the Trump administration and Virginia’s Republican Attorney General.
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Virginia leaders slam Trump’s immediate, baseless blame of DEI for crash
Some Virginia leaders criticized Trump’s choice to immediately blame DEI as the cause despite no evidence of the cause of the crash yet, something he admitted wasn’t known just minutes earlier in his remarks.
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What we know about the tragic midair collision near DCA
As authorities shift from rescue to recovery, new details emerge about the crash.
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Renaissance fairs coming to Virginia in 2025
Explore Renaissance fairs coming to Virginia in 2025, from live combat and medieval games to artisan vendors and themed performances.
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Learn about Roanoke’s 7 sister cities (on four different continents!)
Explore Roanoke’s seven sister cities across four continents, showcasing vibrant cultural, educational, and economic exchanges that foster global connections.

























