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🌻 Sneak peek: Summer festivals in Virginia
Plus: How to earn $60K in VA Beach Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. With summer quickly approaching, it’s never too early to start planning your festival season. And what better way to do that than read a curated selection of fan favorites? In today’s lead story, we’re vibing all the…
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Dining workers unionize across multiple Virginia campuses
Plus, Barbara Kingsolver gets her due at the General Assembly. Share with a friend In a move that could impact the timing of the August primaries ahead of the November midterm elections, Brandon Jarvis at Virginia Scope reports that the Supreme Court of Virginia opted not to block a ruling by a Tazewell Circuit Court…
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Could you spend 48 hours in this Southwest VA city? 👀
Plus: Peek our new look Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Let’s play a game. I’ll give three hints about today’s lead story location, and you try to guess which city I’m referencing. Ready? Alright then. 1. One of my favorite places to go is the Mill Mountain Zoo. 2. It’s…
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💌 VA program bridges gap, one envelope at a time
Plus: Creating moments of togetherness Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Friends, my heart is admittedly heavy today. It’s been two years since my dad passed away after a brief battle with cancer—and the timespan, somehow, feels both like a snap of the fingers and four lifetimes all at once. I’m…
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Virginia Dems reject Spanberger’s changes on collective bargaining bill
Plus, plans for a new memorial planned at Virginia Commonwealth University. Share with a friend We are sending our usual Thursday edition today because we didn’t send it yesterday as the Dogwood site got a re-design. Voting on Virginia’s redistricting referendum is over, with the ‘Yes’ campaign winning out, but the legal fights—and the…
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Missed Earth Day? 🌎 There’s still time to make a difference in VA
Plus: Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional districts Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It can be difficult to properly celebrate something the day-of when it falls on a weekday. For many of us, that means work, school, or other plans. So today? We’re wishing you a happy belated Earth Day…
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💧Major Virginia river listed as ‘most endangered’ in nation
Plus: This Virginia job starts at $65K Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Well, Virginia’s special election came, and it went—and, as usual, people landed on both sides. The only thing that doesn’t divide a crowd? Whether to enjoy a cookie. The answer there is always yes. The short answer is,…
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Unions urge rejection of Spanberger’s vision for collective bargaining
Plus, I share what I heard today from voters and a state delegate. Share with a friend In a matter of hours we should know whether a majority of Virginia voters backed Democrats’ push to temporarily tilt the state’s congressional map in their party’s favor; or if voters preferred to keep Virginia on the sidelines…
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We’ve picked the best farm-to-table restaurants in VA
Plus: 💙 or ❤️, the decision’s yours Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It’s true. On Sunday night, our microwave—which is the only way food gets done around here—broke. We promptly ordered a replacement, which will arrive tomorrow. Meanwhile, we’re cooking like we’re on the prairie (I’m pretty sure Laura Ingalls…
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Tomorrow’s a big day in VA—do you know why? 👀
Plus: If you’re struggling to get help, you’re not alone Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Early in-person voting for the April 21 redistricting referendum wrapped up over the weekend. That means if you haven’t cast your ballot yet, tomorrow’s your last opportunity. Remember that all mail-in ballots must be postmarked…
