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The ultimate Virginia winter bucket list ☃️
Plus: Arlington’s ‘Name that Plow!’ competition returns Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. There’s just something absolutely magical about a December snow. This morning, Colton and I looked out of our upstairs window and watched the tiny flakes fall. It was too sparse for anything to accumulate where we live, but…
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How do I connect with my teen grandkids? 📱
Plus: What family secret are you tiptoeing around? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. “Six-seeeeven.” If that’s a phrase you heard during holiday gatherings last week, no, I don’t know what it means, either. But that’s the fun of a generation gap, isn’t it? That’s also the topic Grace is exploring this week—and…
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Unlock Virginia’s hidden gems with a free Culture Pass 💎
Plus: Be careful what you give pets on Thanksgiving Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you know what I’m thankful for? I’ll give you one guess… That’s right, it’s you! I hope tomorrow is filled with family (given or chosen) and friends, and whoever is most special to you. Enjoy…
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Virginia’s best Small Business Saturday deals 🛍
Plus: What’s new at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Hey friends—just a heads-up, we won’t have a Thursday or Friday newsletter this week. We’ll pick right back up on Monday, Dec. 1, after our Thanksgiving holiday break. (It’s reeeeally nice to work for a company…
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A Virginia labor leader explains the ‘We Ain’t Buying It’ boycott
Plus, the Virginia artist reminding people that Native Americans still exist Share with a friend There’s something happening with the Republican Party. At the national level, there’s an internal rift over anti-semitism that’s broken into the open. Last week also brought images of President Donald Trump gushing over New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and…
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How to navigate heartbreak and the holidays 💔
Plus: You decide, because one’s gotta go! Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Grace’s topic today really hits home for me. This will be our second holiday season without my dad, who passed away after a brief battle with cancer in April 2024. I’m just about the holly-jolliest person you could…
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These local food pantries need your help 🦃
Plus: The power of knowing what’s real Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. In less than a week, many of us will gather around tables with family and friends to enjoy a Thanksgiving spread. Personally, I always look forward to driving to various relatives’ homes to enjoy the festivities. Sadly,…
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How churches could help address Virginia’s housing crisis
Plus, we’re a praying mantis family now Share with a friend As I first reported this week, Democratic state Sen. Jennifer Caroll Foy filed legislation to repeal Virginia’s odious “right-to-work” law, despite opposition from Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger. But when it comes to labor policy, Carroll Foy is not stopping there. She’s also filed…
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Virginia’s most magical winter festivals ☃️
Plus: Discover the rapper with Virginia roots Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It was easily one of the most magical nights of my whole life. Last weekend, my husband, son, and I rode the Polar Express for the very first time. We chose the stay-and-play package through the North Carolina…
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Don’t miss the top things to do in Lynchburg 👀
Kidnapped by colonists: Pocahontas’ true story Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. When we want to “get out of town,” but don’t want to drive too awfully far for fun, we head to Lynchburg. From finding furry friends at the Lynchburg Humane Society to enjoying a meal at Milan Indian…
