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Plus: How to earn $60K in VA Beach Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. With summer quickly approaching, it’s never too early to start planning your festival season. And what better way to do that than read a curated selection of fan favorites? In today’s lead story, we’re vibing all the…

Plus: Peek our new look Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Let’s play a game. I’ll give three hints about today’s lead story location, and you try to guess which city I’m referencing. Ready? Alright then. 1. One of my favorite places to go is the Mill Mountain Zoo.  2. It’s…

Plus: Creating moments of togetherness Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Friends, my heart is admittedly heavy today. It’s been two years since my dad passed away after a brief battle with cancer—and the timespan, somehow, feels both like a snap of the fingers and four lifetimes all at once.  I’m…

Plus: Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional districts Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It can be difficult to properly celebrate something the day-of when it falls on a weekday. For many of us, that means work, school, or other plans. So today? We’re wishing you a happy belated Earth Day…

Plus: This Virginia job starts at $65K Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Well, Virginia’s special election came, and it went—and, as usual, people landed on both sides. The only thing that doesn’t divide a crowd? Whether to enjoy a cookie. The answer there is always yes. The short answer is,…

Plus: 💙 or ❤️, the decision’s yours Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It’s true. On Sunday night, our microwave—which is the only way food gets done around here—broke. We promptly ordered a replacement, which will arrive tomorrow. Meanwhile, we’re cooking like we’re on the prairie (I’m pretty sure Laura Ingalls…

Plus: If you’re struggling to get help, you’re not alone Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Early in-person voting for the April 21 redistricting referendum wrapped up over the weekend. That means if you haven’t cast your ballot yet, tomorrow’s your last opportunity.  Remember that all mail-in ballots must be postmarked…

Plus: We’re here for you ❤️ Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Friends, I wish I could offer you a happier welcome, but my heart is so heavy with the news from the Fairfax community yesterday. Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died by suicide, according to authorities. Officials say the…

Plus: Spanberger ends tax breaks for Confederate groups Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It’s officially baseball season in the commonwealth. My 8-year-old son, Colton, is on a new team this year, and so far things are going well. Well, pretty well. He was a little concerned about the next level…

Plus: Meet the Virginia survivors aboard the Titanic Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Today’s a very special day. No, I’m not talking about Tax Day (granted, it’d be a good idea to file by 11:59 p.m. if you haven’t already). Yes, it’s Titanic Remembrance Day, and we’ll highlight that later…