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  • Who let the dogs out? Best 🐶-friendly hikes in NoVA

    Plus: Dogwood’s first IRL event recap Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you know those times when you’re so blissfully excited about the possibility of something that you can’t even concentrate on what you’re supposed to be doing in the here and now? That’s where I’m at today. And before…


  • Virginia’s fall guide: diners, trains, and pumpkin fun 🍂

    Inside: Haunted spots, cozy farms, and seasonal flavors Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s fall. Do you know what I love? Sharing my favorite season with y’all—fall! Supposedly, the air’s going to turn crisp at some point… and when it does, we’re going to be ready. Here at Dogwood, we’ve meticulously crafted…


  • Before you vote: What smart Virginians are reading first 🗳

    Inside: Your invitation to shape Virginia’s future Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. We interrupt this broadcast to note two important things: 1) Early voting in Virginia starts today. 2) We have all you need to know about the upcoming election at our brand new voter hub—a one-stop shop for ballot information,…


  • Your 2025 guide to leaf peeping VA’s fall colors 🍁

    Plus: Virginia’s next governor could decide the future of our democracy Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. There exists a deep sadness in my soul this week—so much senseless violence. So many lives altered. It’s hard to find silver linings after weeks like this one.   But therein exists a deep…


  • Hop aboard these scenic autumn train rides in VA 🚂

    Plus: NoVA daycare costs rank among nation’s highest Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I couldn’t give you a solid reason why, but I love trains. Always have. I’m still a kid at heart when I see one chug over an overpass or choo under a bridge. It helps that my…


  • Virginia’s future starts with this conversation

    Join Dogwood Sept. 30 for panels on the issues shaping our Commonwealth.   Hey, y’all. It’s Amie.   We love a good get-together, and our team has one coming up we’d love for you to consider attending.   Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Northern Virginia for an evening of panels exploring the issues…


  • Restaurants in Virginia with breathtaking views 😍

    Plus: What to know about Labor Day and its history Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. One of the prettiest restaurants I’ve ever eaten at was a seafood (well… lakefood?) place in Mackinaw City, Michigan. I can’t remember the name of it for the life of me, but it looked like…


  • These VA restaurants really committed to their themes 👀

    Plus: Virginia unemployment rate projected to rise in 2025, 2026 Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. One thing you might not know by looking at me is that I really love food. Like, a lot. Yes, I stay somewhere between 85 and 90 pounds year-round, but that doesn’t mean I don’t…


  • 🎡 Virginia fairs to explore this August and September

    Plus: VA’s economy shows signs of trouble Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I love a good fair. But so does my arch-nemesis: The Ladder Climb game. I’ve spent tens of dollars over the years trying to best it. Alas, the carnival game continues to have the last laugh each and…


  • Visit Virginia attractions for free with a Culture Pass 🦒

    Plus: Are federal job cuts bad for Virginia? Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Cotton Methuselah, our ancient miniature poodle, had his summer buzzcut and bath at home this week. Why? Well, let’s just say his first grooming trip after we adopted him seven years ago didn’t go great—already a senior…