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Va. fired federal worker: ‘We are gonna fight this’
Plus, Newport News’ collective bargaining ordinance. Share with a friend Canadian wildfire smoke is making it a health hazard just to be outside. It makes me think of all the workers who have to be outside for their jobs and wonder how their employers are ensuring their safety. The bad air quality comes at…
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Virginia has 44 state parks. These are our top 3 🏆
Plus: How Virginia’s new laws could impact you Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. One of my favorite, favorite—did I mention favorite?—things to do is head to a Virginia State Park. It’s fun. It’s relaxing. It’s adventurous. And if you know about this hack we recently found through our local library,…
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Experience Virginia’s first alpine coaster ride 🎢
Plus: Volunteer opportunities at a park near you Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I feel like we blinked and July was halfway over—or should I say “half-baked” with all of the heat we’ve had this month? I, for one, am a creature of autumn (the two weeks we get of…
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Wage theft just got harder in Virginia
Plus, a rally against driverless cars in Washington, DC. Share with a friend I’m back from a restful week off with my family at a small lake in Pennsylvania. Did I miss anything? Below, I share the details of new state laws that went into effect this month to strengthen workers’ rights. And,…
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Virginia’s best summer picnic spots 🧺
Plus: Loudoun’s data centers could be a target Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It wasn’t really about the sliced deli turkey tucked between two pieces of Sunbeam bread, complete with a quick spread of mustard. Or about the delicious Midtown Market chicken salad. Nor was it about the Dr. Pepper…
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Virginia’s hidden gem waterfalls you can swim in 🏊♀️
Update: Dogwood readers add new entry to hamster name list Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. For our little family of three, there’s nothing more refreshing than being by the water. While we’re admittedly not “beach people,” we are “mountain people”—and with mountains often come streams, waterfalls, and fresh pools of…
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Where is Virginia’s ‘Data Center Alley’? 👀
Plus: 6 FIFA World Cup athletes with Virginia ties Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Have you been watching the FIFA World Cup? I’m admittedly not a huge sports fan, so it’s come as quite the shock that I’ve started planning my days around game schedules this month. American football? Too…
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Readers, help me name my hamster 🐹
Plus: Pamper your four-legged friend at NOVA’s best pet hotels Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Did you know that just about every time I mention a longer story about our pets, I get pictures of yours? That’s right! I love it when Dogwood readers email me at amie@couriernewsroom.com with photos…
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🎮 Virginia’s best arcades to visit before summer ends
Plus: Help create a summer of memories Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My little boy turns 8 1/2 today—and of course we’re celebrating. Since Colton’s birthday falls exactly two weeks after Christmas, it’s become an annual tradition to have a family fun day centered around him midyear. This year, he…
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Weirdest weather recorded in Virginia 🌪️
Plus: Could Virginia’s AI data centers be forced off the grid? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. We’ve officially reached that time of year where my hair—which is two feet long and very, very dense thanks to my mom’s genetics—dries completely within an hour. I’m no weatherwoman, but I’m country enough…
