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‘I had to de-escalate’: Virginia woman describes viral ICE encounter
Plus, firefighters’ tough words for Spanberger Share with a friend Northern Virginia may be best known for its traffic and data centers, but it’s also home to over a dozen breweries. After facing down a torrent of boos in Galax over the weekend, a new poll shows Gov. Abigail Spanberger with a 54% approval…
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Shop at these Tri City area markets that support locals 🛍️
Plus: The haunting tale of a Yorktown runaway bride Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Did you know I got married at a farmers market? In 1904, it was the Southern Railway Freight Station; then in 1996, the City of Danville purchased the large building to transform it into a community…
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Va. Dems blame Trump, Republicans for rising prices
Plus, Trump’s immigration crackdown in Virginia. Share with a friend There’s such a thing as “the world’s oldest ham”—and it can be found (where else?) in Smithfield. Below, I share how Republican economic policies are playing out in two of Virginia’s most competitive congressional races. And, a forthcoming book explores how unions are…
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Skyrocketing repair costs hit VA homeowners 💸
Plus: Action steps to take this week Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. How was your weekend? Colton, age 8, told us last weekend on the way home from vacation that my husband, Kody, and I were banned from planning anything on Saturday. Colton said he needed time to play video…
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Your guide to free museum days in Virginia 👩🏫
Plus: It’s tax-free weekend, Virginia—here’s what qualifies Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Looking for that one last hurrah before the school season is in full-swing? I know, I know—for some districts, it’s already started! But there are still a multitude of fun things to do with the kiddos before whispers…
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Dems Luria, Taylor to challenge Republican incumbents
Plus, anti-immigrant rhetoric from the GOP. Share with a friend Dogwood published two guides for people looking for things to do in Virginia. One is a rundown on free museums around the state, and the other is a roundup of upcoming Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and protests. Below, I share the results…
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Camp in Virginia’s most scenic spaces ⛺️
Plus: Lewis Ginter workers hold one-day strike Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Have you ever ended up somewhere you didn’t quite mean to be? That happened to us over the weekend when we tried to attend a festival in Southwest Virginia. Let me be very, exceedingly, abundantly clear that the…
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Primary Election Day in Virginia
Plus, a strike fund for Lewis Ginter workers. Share with a friend Looking to get more involved? Dogwood recently published a guide on “microvolunteering” that could help. Below, I report what I heard and saw at three voting locations in Fairfax County today. And, I share my thoughts on visiting the historic site…
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How well do you know small-town Virginia? 👀
Plus: Are you planning to vote tomorrow? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Wait before you scroll down! This is your friendly reminder that Virginia’s primary elections will take place tomorrow, Aug. 4, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists. “All localities…
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Find microvolunteering opportunities in Virginia 🤝
Plus: The US lacks standards on data center energy, water use Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Want to make a difference in your community, but there’s this thing called “life” that keeps life-ing? What I mean is, do you want to volunteer, but your daily schedule is so jam-packed it…
