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Va. fired federal worker: ‘We are gonna fight this’

July 16, 2026

Plus, Newport News’ collective bargaining ordinance. Share with a friend Canadian wildfire smoke is making it a health hazard just to be outside. It makes me think of all the workers who have to be outside for their jobs and wonder how their employers are ensuring their safety. The bad air quality comes at…

Va. fired federal workers rally for their jobs back, Trump accountability

July 16, 2026

Former federal workers rallied today to hold the Trump administration accountable for firing them a year ago.

Virginia has 44 state parks. These are our top 3 🏆

July 16, 2026

Plus: How Virginia’s new laws could impact you Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. One of my favorite, favorite—did I mention favorite?—things to do is head to a Virginia State Park. It’s fun. It’s relaxing. It’s adventurous. And if you know about this hack we recently found through our local library,…

Out of 44 state parks in Virginia, here are the top 12

July 16, 2026

These are the 12 Virginia State Parks you should visit to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the park system.

Experience Virginia’s first alpine coaster ride 🎢

July 15, 2026

Plus: Volunteer opportunities at a park near you Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I feel like we blinked and July was halfway over—or should I say “half-baked” with all of the heat we’ve had this month? I, for one, am a creature of autumn (the two weeks we get of…

Your guide to making Good Trouble in Virginia (July 17-July 19)

July 15, 2026

A roundup of Virginia Good Trouble events statewide–Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19.

Wage theft just got harder in Virginia

July 14, 2026

Plus, a rally against driverless cars in Washington, DC. Share with a friend I’m back from a restful week off with my family at a small lake in Pennsylvania. Did I miss anything? Below, I share the details of new state laws that went into effect this month to strengthen workers’ rights. And,…

Va. workers get new protections on wage theft, workplace rights

July 14, 2026

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law measures aimed at bolstering workplace protections.

Sen. Tim Kaine says Trump’s war in Iran is far from over

July 14, 2026

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine says renewed fighting between the United States and Iran shows President Donald Trump’s ceasefire is falling apart. After both countries resumed strikes and Trump suggested the U.S. could take control of security in the Strait of Hormuz, Kaine warns that the conflict could stretch far beyond the administration’s proposed five-month timeline.

Virginia’s best summer picnic spots 🧺

July 14, 2026

Plus: Loudoun’s data centers could be a target Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It wasn’t really about the sliced deli turkey tucked between two pieces of Sunbeam bread, complete with a quick spread of mustard. Or about the delicious Midtown Market chicken salad. Nor was it about the Dr. Pepper…