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Here’s what to know about the misleading redistricting ads 😡
Plus: All about Virginia’s kava craze Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Every night, I wish my son “sweet dreams of Pokémon” right before he falls asleep. I’ve done that for months, now. Several weeks ago, he surprised me. On the verge of sleep, right after I’d said it, his eyes…
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Q: Does gas station beer count as a romantic date? 🍻
Plus: This Virginia mom homeschools—here’s how it’s going Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Did you have a restful weekend? We didn’t—and even though the past few weeks around here have been exhausting, I’m really happy about that. On Friday, 8-year-old Colton and I ventured over to Fairystone State Park in…
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Highlighting organizations for VA’s women entrepreneurs 💪
Plus: Where to attend No Kings 3 Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I can’t think of a single person I’ve talked to this week who hasn’t felt completely “blah.” Is it the change of the seasons? The state of the world? An overall lack of caffeine? We may never know.…
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Trivia: Test your knowledge on this Newport News singer 🎤
Plus: Brewing up a latte nostalgia in Martinsville Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I was just 13 at the time, but I might as well’ve blown out 100 birthday candles. That’s to say I’ve always had somewhat of an old soul. While my friends enjoyed getting their nails done at…
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This new energy bill could lower your costs 💡
Plus: From formerly enslaved to helping orphans Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Sometimes, the news feels like a lot to hold at once—big policy ideas, stories from the past that still echo today, and the little unexpected moments that lighten the load in the middle of it all. Today’s newsletter…
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This VA native stayed true to himself 🏳️🌈
Plus: The ACA passed 16 years ago this week Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I don’t know about you, but this spring-like weather has me feeling some type of way. Over the weekend, we cleaned out a shed, reorganized it, and put even more inside. It’s the second round of…
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POV: I moved so I could afford to retire 🏡
Plus: Ways to get involved in Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you remember how easy it was to make friends as kids? My first day of high school, I connected with a group of girls over our love for Troy Bolton, a character in High School Musical. Then,…
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Need a pick-me-up? ☀️ Try these blues busters
Plus: Your chance to spread awareness in Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. On Saturday, I awoke to my husband getting ready for work, which was strange, considering he doesn’t clock in on the weekend. It was at that very moment I realized that not only was it not Saturday,…
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🏡 Historic VA home continues long tradition of questionable updates
Plus: The uncovered history of Virginia’s Civil War female spies Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Would you like to know a secret? In high school and early college, I became very intrigued by the stories of the American Civil War. The concept of brother against brother tugged at my teenage…
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Go home, Virginia weather—you’re drunk ⛈️
Inside: Notable weather events from the year you were born Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Last week, we had a 73-degree snow day. This week, sleet is falling a few hours after a tornado warning. What does next week hold—a literal interpretation of “raining cats and dogs”? At this point,…
