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VA has America’s first dinner theater—you’ll never guess where 🎭
Plus: Virginia amendment faces a last-minute roadblock Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Does it come as a surprise? I’ve never ever minded being on stage, talking in front of groups, or living life with a little extra flair. That’s thanks to growing up in the quirky, fun world of theatre.…
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Colonial Virginia sites to introduce time travel tickets 🕰️
Plus: You’ve probably got this VA-made product nearby Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. These days, the headlines alone are enough to make you do a double-take—and half the time, what sounds like the wildest story turns out to be completely real. Cutting through the misinformation and disinformation is part of…
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What The Washington Post got wrong about collective bargaining in Virginia
Plus, which Virginia hospitals are at the greatest risk of closing because of federal spending cuts. Share with a friend A new chart is out showing diesel prices in Virginia are up 52.2% since late February, when President Donald Trump started a war with Iran. “Trucking companies feel it first, but those costs get…
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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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How redistricting and workers’ rights intersect in Virginia
Plus, the Virginia labor activist who was related to George Mason, John Marshall, and Robert E. Lee. Share with a friend It’s Equal Pay Day. The day marks how far into 2026 women have to work to earn what men were able to earn in 2025. NPR reports that “women working full-time, year-round,…
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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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These Virginia public workers just formed a union
Plus, what union leaders are hearing from Transportation Security Administration workers Share with a friend There’s another round of No Kings protests across Virginia and the US this weekend. I plan to be at the one in Manassas. Below, I share what I learned about the unionization of a group of Alexandria city workers. …
