Virginia
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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.
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Coping with Trump 2.0-era repro rights: Finding power in your community
Recent events may leave you feeling uncertain about basic human rights. If the president wants to take away your reproductive freedoms, who can you turn to?
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No, I’ve never spanked my seven-year-old son
Long story short: It’s absolutely possible to raise an awesome human being without whooping them.
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Best books, TV shows, & movies set in Virginia
Discover some of the best books, TV shows, and movies set in Virginia for your next binge-watching (or reading) session!
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The Ultimate Virginia Winter Bucket List
Discover fun things to do—both indoors and outdoors—in our beautiful commonwealth’s coldest months.
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US House Republicans want to cut Medicaid. Why that’s bad news for Virginia.
By one estimate, over 600,000 people in Virginia are at risk of automatically losing their health insurance through Medicaid if federal funding drops.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
