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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…

Plus: Hampton Roads candidate calls out opponent for Iran war support Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Earlier this week, our air conditioner gave up on us. And we finally gave up on it. It’s no secret that we’re hoping to make some big upgrades to our HVAC this fall, which…

Plus: Virginia woman describes viral ICE encounter Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you know what animal I’ve always thought would be cool to have as a pet? An opossum. Honestly, I feel they have “a face only a mother could love.” But I’m a mother, so I feel uniquely…

Plus: Expanding collective bargaining rights to public workers Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Need a fun place to go spend a few hours completely free of charge? That’s when my son and I head straight to our local library. We became fixtures there for a few days while the “tree…

Plus: VA schools losing millions from data center tax breaks Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I got into a conversation with a group of teachers over the weekend. They said the kids in their fifth grade classroom are done with the school year—and honestly, so are they. I appreciated the…

Plus: Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. For those who’ve been around for a while, you know we do our very best to tailor our newsletter to things that genuinely interest you. And for the folks who’ve found us recently? Surprise! We do…