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These people made a positive change in the world—and you can, too
Plus: VA ed bills that could impact your schools Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Have you ever gotten emotionally attached to a tree, but it’s a love-hate relationship? Well, that’s how I feel about our tree by the road, which we’ve affectionately named “The Problem Child.” He’s an elderly fellow…
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Special edition: Virginia’s first woman governor takes her seat
Inside: Virginians welcome her to the office Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. By standing up for Virginia, Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently took her seat as the commonwealth’s first woman leader to ever hold the office. Do she and I agree on every policy? No, not all of them. But with…
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VA Dems want the wealthy to pay their fair share 💵
Plus: Zero-proof, and full flavor Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Were you able to find a few moments of rest yesterday? I sure hope so. Our offices were closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and it was really wonderful to spend that extra time with my husband and our…
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Are you sure no question is ‘off the table?’ 👀
Plus: What are you doing this Day of Service? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. “Tell them about the dream.” Those words, uttered by gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, prompted one of the most powerfully worded—and largely improvised—portions of a beloved speech. “I have a dream,” Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Reserve a table at these new Virginia restaurants 🍽️
Plus: RVA community keeps Harvey family’s memory alive Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. If you ever want to feel good about yourself, don’t ask an 8-year-old. Actually, sometimes, you don’t even have to ask—they’ll just tell you, out of the goodness of their hearts. Earlier this week, we were sitting…
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Help protect Virginia’s eagles from a hidden threat 🦅
Plus: ICE protest in NoVA Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It’s been a hot minute since I shared this embarrassing personal tale, so hopefully it brings a smile. First things first: I am not a hiker. Granted, this one time during my teenage years, my mom convinced me to trudge…
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🪦 Famous lives, quiet places; who’s buried in Virginia may surprise you
Plus: Protests spread nationwide, including NoVA Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Are you ready? General Assembly started about an hour ago, and what a year it’s going to be. Today, legislators from across the commonwealth are taking their seats in Richmond with the shared goal of creating new laws for…
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From the Capitol to country music, here’s what’s happening in Virginia
Plus: Protesters take a stand in SWVA Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It’s almost time, Virginia. Tomorrow, the General Assembly kicks off for the season, bringing several new—and some former—legislative ideas to the table. Dogwood’s political reporter, Michael O’Connor, will be keeping up with the twists and turns during the…
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Struggling with winter depression? You’re not alone 💌
Plus: What would you like to read about more on our platform? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. The other day, I saw a Facebook memory from a few years ago. Colton was 5, lamenting that he hadn’t been outside in quite some time. Well, of course he hadn’t—it was the…
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Virginia’s top mocktails you’ve simply got to try in Dry January 🍸
Plus: Will 2026 finally be the year paid leave becomes a reality for all Virginians? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I’ll never forget the looks I received one evening while sitting at a hotel bar in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. It was our first wedding anniversary, and Kody and…
