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Shh… we’re sharing the secret of VA’s unofficial Beltway Beer Trail
Plus: Are some incumbents making your life less affordable? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I’ve honestly just been so ready for the weekend lately—have you? I’m not sure if it’s the steady transition of summertime to school in our household or maybe just getting older, but my idea of a…
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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…
