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Explore Virginia’s top local attractions—for free 💸
Plus: Immigrants are a major force in Virginia home construction Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Is it just me, or does it sure seem like spring is trying to wake up from its long winter nap? In the Southside, we had a beautiful weekend, followed by a rather chilly Monday,…
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What is your biggest concern in Virginia in 2026?
POV: I’m scared, and my home is suffering 💔 Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Did you know that Monday’s newsletters are consistently some of my favorites? I enjoy hearing different perspectives in our Dear Grace partnership, where people write in to ask questions and express opinions. That’s one aspect…
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Closing Monday, we want to hear your opinion
Help today, your voice matters to us Dear reader, This survey will close end-of-day, Monday, March 2, 2026 Dogwood is surveying our readers to inform our work for 2026. Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about who we’re reaching—and how we can serve you better. Whether you’re new to…
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Plan your Women’s History Month stops in Virginia
Plus: Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. For those who’ve been around for a while, you know we do our very best to tailor our newsletter to things that genuinely interest you. And for the folks who’ve found us recently? Surprise! We do…
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❤️ Sobering stops along the Richmond Slave Trail
Plus: Virginia home care workers fight for collective bargaining rights Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My friends, February is almost over, but we’ve got one last feature we want to share for Black History Month. Today, we’re reflecting on Richmond’s past through the city’s historic Slave Trail. If you…
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💵 Dogwood readers ask about Spanberger’s affordability agenda
Inside: We’ve got answers for you Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I want to commend you. Within three hours of mentioning that Gov. Abigail Spanberger would deliver the rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union last night, over 400 Dogwood readers responded with what topic they most hoped she addressed.…
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Spanberger rebuts Trump on TV tonight
Plus: Here’s how Virginia got its symbols Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It really doesn’t take much to excite us around here. For several years, my husband (Kody), our 8-year-old (Colton), and I have planned vacations around… rocks. Yep, we find off-the-beaten-path places to hunt for diamonds, emeralds, agates, pieces…
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🗞️ Please, we want to hear your opinion again
What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear reader, Thank you for being a part of the community we’re building here at Dogwood. As a reader supported news organization, you’re at the center of everything we do. Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about who…
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POV: My family is doubting my relationship 😫
Plus: Spanberger will deliver Democrats’ response to Trump Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. If you’re one who enjoys reading family drama, Grace’s column today has plenty of spice to it. You’ll see it in a second, but the writer asks about her engaged relationship—and her family meddling in it. …
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🍔 Name a better burger spot than this NoVA list? Impossible.
Plus: Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My friends, we’ve made it to the weekend, which, for my husband, our 8-year-old, and me, means a second chance to finish the upstairs bathroom renovation we started last Saturday. Hopefully, we’ll have an opportunity to…
