14 completely free things to do in Virginia Beach
Explore 14 free things to do in Virginia Beach, including museums, murals, parks, and concerts.
Jun
2025
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May
2025
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Communities in Virginia Beach fight back as local school board votes to suspend DEIA programming
Frustrated community members from across Virginia Beach are speaking out following the Virginia Beach School Board’s recent vote to suspend diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in K-12 schools.
May
2025
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7 celebrities who own mansions in Virginia
Many celebrities have called Virginia home over the years. Check out these seven, ranging from athletes like Bruce Smith to rappers like Missy Elliott.
May
2025
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17 summer events in Virginia to add to your calendar ASAP
Discover 17 must-attend summer events in Virginia, from waterfront celebrations and wine tastings to music festivals and cultural events.
Apr
2025
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‘Death by a thousand paper cuts’: Elementary school counselor leaves the Virginia Beach School District after 19 years
Lisa Lee, elementary school counselor at Trantwood Elementary in Virginia Beach, explains how emotional burnout and the state’s teacher shortage are just some of the reasons why she’s joining the increasing number of Virginia educators retiring early.
Mar
2025
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Federal education cuts could worsen Virginia’s teacher shortage—locals are fighting back
Heather Sipes, president of the Virginia Beach Education Association, talks about ways community members can get involved in the ongoing fight against public education cuts.
Mar
2025
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Top 10 spring activities to do in Virginia
Spring is, well, springing! With the warmer weather among us, you may find yourself searching for activities to do outdoors. We’ve rounded up some of our top picks for things to do in Virginia, now that spring is here.
Mar
2025
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Wholesome News Hour: Comedy legends and a student advocacy double feature
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.
Mar
2025
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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.
Mar
2025
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Refresh your spring playlist with these 5 Virginia artists
From pop tunes to mellow memories, springtime in Virginia brings as many flowers as it does rain showers.
