Newsletters
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Inside the push to bring equal pay to Virginia
Plus, the soul-crushing hunt for job seekers isn’t getting any easier Share with a friend Good afternoon, Virginians joined the national protests against ICE’s killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota. Virginia Democrats in the US House of Representatives support legislation to restore Affordable Care Act subsidies. And Virginia’s US senators are fighting to…
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Explore Virginia history—free with your library card 📚
Plus: Virginia rolls out mobile IDs Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Will you join me in wishing a happy birthday to the most amazing 8-year-old there is (though I might be slightly biased)? After opening copious amounts of Pokemon cards, Colton chose an indoor mini golf course for the three…
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Don’t trash that tree—choose free recycling instead 🌲
Plus: This Virginia athlete played in Super Bowl I Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I asked a few weeks ago when the appropriate time to put the Christmas tree up might be. Now, I guess I should inquire about a good timeline for taking it down. Our lights typically stay…
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Will 2026 finally be the year paid leave becomes a reality for all Virginians?
Plus, a new report considers Virginia’s AI landscape Share with a friend Good afternoon, Virginia’s General Assembly session kicks off next Wednesday, and Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration is scheduled for Saturday, January 17. In the weeks leading up to now, the Spanberger transition team has rolled out her cabinet picks and staff appointments. The…
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Where to camp, hike, and spot wild ponies in Grayson Highlands
Plus: Five years since the Jan. 6 attack Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. The signature sound of snapping open a Red Bull greeted me just in time to write today’s official “welcome back” newsletter. Yeah, I know one went out yesterday—but I’d actually written it a couple of weeks ago…
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Kicking off 2026 with things to do around Virginia
Plus: Dear Grace tackles starting over after heartbreak Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Happy New Year! It feels like the past two weeks flew by, but I’m excited to greet new beginnings. Let’s kick it off, shall we? I’m so glad you’re here. Amie Knowles Newsletter Editor, Dogwood Welcome…
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Hangover cures you can find across Virginia 🥂
Plus: Youngkin touts Virginia’s economy as warning signs emerge Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. What can we say? 2026 is right around the corner—but before that bright morning of fresh beginnings, there’s New Year’s Eve. And if you’re ringing it in with an adult beverage or two (or more), we…
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Happy trails, 2025. What will 2026 bring?
Plus, a few of my favorite things from this year. Share with a friend Good afternoon, This is our last newsletter of the year. Thank you to everyone for supporting this effort we launched in July. It’s a privilege to write a newsletter like this and exciting to see people find value in it. …
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🍜 Gluten-free and delicious: Virginia spots worth the stop
Plus: A proposal to protect contraception access in Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Are you looking for that final special something? Or maybe you’re a Christmas Eve shopper like my uncle, Donnie (hi, Donnie). If you’re still on the hunt for the holidays, today’s lead story is especially for…
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Ask The Readers: What advice would you give your younger self? ❤️
Plus: Wrapping up Virginia’s most festive Christmas events Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. “You’re worth more than the skin you’re in.” That’s what I’d tell myself at 18. At the time, I was so consumed by outside influences and lies that I felt I needed to look a certain way…
