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‘Death by a thousand paper cuts’: Elementary school counselor leaves the Virginia Beach School District after 19 years

1 week ago | vadogwood.com | Lucas Henkel

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. As Virginia public schools struggle with a statewide teacher shortage, educators like Lisa Lee of Virginia Beach are being asked to pile more onto their plates.
Unions, civic groups launch effort to offer fired federal workers free legal support

1 week ago | vadogwood.com | Michael O'Connor

The need for legal services for federal workers is expected to ramp up in the coming months as government staffing reduction plans are expected to go into effect. A coalition of unions and legal groups announced on Wednesday the formation of a new project to help provide federal workers fired by the Trump administration free legal support to protect their rights.
Virginia Dems. blast Trump’s interest in deporting US citizens

1 week ago | vadogwood.com | Michael O'Connor

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, right, stands with supporters during a news conference at CASA's Multicultural Center in Hyattsville, Md., Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) “This is sick,” said US Rep. Don Beyer of Northern Virginia.
Virginia college launches first HBCU doula certification program in the state

1 week ago | vadogwood.com | Jessica Simmons

(Photo credit: SeventyFour/Shutterstock) The first program of its kind at a Virginia HBCU is training culturally inclusive doulas—and changing birth outcomes for the state’s most vulnerable families.
Don’t sleep on these 8 underrated state parks in Virginia

1 week ago | vadogwood.com | Aila Boyd

Discover the most underrated state parks in Virginia, offering serene landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a peaceful escape from the crowds. While many people think of popular destinations like Smith Mountain Lake, Belle Isle, and First Landing, Virginia’s lesser-known state parks should not be overlooked. These hidden gems offer quiet retreats, outdoor adventures, and an authentic taste of nature, from serene lakes to scenic mountain trails.
‘Ideas are not illegal’: Arlington academic fights back against Trump administration’s deportation efforts

2 weeks ago | vadogwood.com | Michael O'Connor

The ACLU of Virginia alleges that Suri, an Indian citizen who was studying at Georgetown on a J-1 visa, was targeted because he and his wife exercised their freedom of speech and because his wife has ties to Gaza. New details have emerged around the March arrest of Arlington resident Badar Khan Suri by immigration officials, which Suri’s lawyers argue prove that his arrest was politically motivated and violates the First Amendment.
Iconic Virginia sayings & slang, explained

2 weeks ago | vadogwood.com | Aila Boyd

"Welcome to Virginia" sign along eastbound U.S. Route 58. (Famartin/CC BY-SA 4.0) Discover the meaning behind popular Virginia sayings, from “Old Dominion” to “757” and “Hokie.”If you’ve spent any time in Virginia, you’ve likely heard some phrases that make perfect sense to locals but leave outsiders scratching their heads.
Virginia health care advocates join Capitol Hill rally against Republican spending cuts

2 weeks ago | vadogwood.com | Michael O'Connor

“The consequences are really high across the nation but particularly in Virginia with Medicaid expansion going away immediately if there’s that funding cut,” said Freddy Mejia, policy director at The Commonwealth Institute. Virginians joined hundreds of people to rally outside the US Capitol in Washington on Thursday to protest congressional Republicans’ plan to cut off access to health care and groceries for millions of low-income Americans.
Spanberger says she'll sign bill to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour

2 weeks ago | vadogwood.com | Michael O'Connor

Outgoing Republican governor and former private equity executive Glenn Youngkin has consistently blocked legislative efforts to raise the minimum wage. The Democratic nominee for governor, former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, has pledged to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour if she is elected this fall. “Virginians deserve to have their hard work rewarded and respected,” Spanberger said in a statement.
Richmond TSA workers picket to get union rights back from Trump administration

2 weeks ago | vadogwood.com | Michael O'Connor

“This attack on our members is not just an attack on AFGE or transportation security officers. It’s an assault on the rights of every American worker,” Everett Kelly said. About a dozen Transportation Security Administration workers and union supporters picketed outside the Richmond International Airport on Wednesday to call on the Trump administration to reverse course on canceling their collective bargaining agreement.