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🏖️ Completely free things to do in Virginia Beach
Plus: Kids are helping kids in a meaningful way Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Last month, we spent a weekend at the beach. While we admittedly weren’t on Virginia shores (looking at you, North Carolina), we sure did enjoy the sun and the sand and all the fun that comes…
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Kiggans wipes mention of gas prices from her website
Plus, a closer look at Spanberger’s position on collective bargaining. Share with a friend Gov. Abigail Spanberger isn’t the only Democratic leader who’s recently blocked legislation supported by unions in their state. On Friday, Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed legislation that would have ended a requirement that unions get the support of 75%…
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🎓 The most beautiful college campuses in Virginia
Plus: Rally in Richmond for collective bargaining rights Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It’s Vacation Bible School season down here in the Southside. Typically speaking, we have about 100 kids who attend VBS at our church, and we split them up into smaller groups to enjoy the various activity stations.…
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Inside Virginia’s 2,400+ unfilled teaching positions 🍏
Plus: Big news from ‘Dear Grace’ Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Over the weekend, I decided I am uniquely qualified to build a floating deck. Not because I have any skill in the carpentry area, but because I have ambition. This is not an advisable tactic. However, my little community…
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🥙 Shop the best grocery deals at these VA markets
Plus: It’s 5/29 Day in VA Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Back in 2018, my husband and I were broke-broke. We had a newborn at home, and a huge majority of our single-income budget went to our mortgage, medical bills, and baby necessities. That didn’t leave much for us in…
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Spanberger signs bills to help with high cost of childcare
Plus, a look at the growing pushback against data centers in Virginia. Share with a friend Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) today removed Rector John Rocovich from the Board of Visitors at Virginia Tech over allegations of ethics violations. You can read Spanberger’s brief letter to Rocovich here. Below, I report on what I…
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Explore Virginia’s biggest theme parks 🎡
Plus: The Salem show that rocked our weekend Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. This week, my mind’s been on Ms. Samantha. I’d never met her before, but she needed a seat at a rock and mineral show I attended last weekend—and call it journalistic instinct, but it’s just kind of…
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🔭 Look up: Summer celestial events visible from Virginia skies
Plus: Help commonwealth kids access meals this summer Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My 8-year-old came barreling through the door yesterday afternoon: “Is it summer?” A simple question. With a not-as-simple answer. I explained the summer solstice and how it’ll officially be summer on June 21. Then I took one look…
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Spanberger addresses veto backlash in new interview
Plus, what I heard and saw at last week’s labor protest in Richmond. Share with a friend The debate over AI has reached new highs and new lows. Below, I report on what Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in a new, lengthy interview she gave to a content creator, along with some of what I…
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Dive into fun at these VA waterparks 💦
Plus: Spanberger’s vetoes draw criticism from Democrats Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. While Memorial Day is a somber remembrance, the spring holiday also brings with it the promise of summer. Over the long weekend, many waterparks opened their gates for the season, welcoming guests from near and far. I guess…
