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🌱 Patch AM: Why Winchester is booming even as wages lag behind growth

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🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen this man who fled Winchester work release?

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🌱 Patch AM: How Navy Federal’s Winchester campus grew into a 3,200-job powerhouse

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🌱 Patch AM: Could Winchester students fast‑track six‑figure aviation careers from home?

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🌱 Patch AM: How Winchester’s new program can fast‑track locals into air traffic careers

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Meet A Future Leader In Winchester: Ashley Truban

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to highlight young people achieving great things in our community.

Holiday gift guide for people living with Alzheimer’s, other dementias

Alzheimer’s Association resource also offers gift suggestions for caregivers

Pomeroy Marker Honors Revolutionary War Patriots in Stephens City

Colonel James Wood II Chapter Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution hosting commemoration of a William G. Pomeroy marker.

8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's of other dementias.

The oldest Methodist congregation west of the Blue Ridge Mountains

A society was formed in Stephensburg in keeping with Methodist principles and practices as early as 1775.

Walk to End Alzheimer's this Saturday

Hundreds to unite at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research

Annual Community Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 26, 2024

Stephens City UMC, 5291 Main Street, Stephens City from 1- 3 pm. Costume Parade begins precisely at 1 pm.

Prayer Walking on top of the world

You don’t need access to a mountain top to walk with God.

Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Freedom

The Guide to Financial Well-Being is a six-session program based on Wesleyan values and registration is free. All are welcome to attend.

North Fork of the Shenandoah River’s juncture with Cedar Creek

This is indeed a tranquil location where one can stand and reimagine how the region appeared two hundred years ago.

Cross of Light a blessing to northern Virginia commuters

The "Crux Gloria" (Cross Glorious in Latin) resides at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church on St. Francis Court in Purcellville.

Little known facts about Stephens City’s Greenhill Cemetery

The families of merchants, farmers, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, tanneries, saddle and harness makers, and silversmiths, are all buried here.

Gravel Springs Picnic brought us all back to simpler times

We all enjoy this small-town annual festival for family, for friends, and for the love of community.

Short Hill Mountain Boys visit The Bluffs at Cedar Creek, August 24

Opening up for for the main act will be the powerful Winchester native Chris Huntt Jr., an up-and-coming singer/songwriter.

Grab your lawn chair and come out to the 151st Gravel Springs Picnic

The historic event takes place on Saturday, August 10, at the famous Gravel Springs Lutheran Church Picnic Grounds in Star Tannery, VA.

Don't miss Fireman's Carnival way up in the wilds of Star Tannery, VA

The Carnival takes place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 950 Brill Road, Star Tannery, VA. Festivities are scheduled from 1 pm to 8 pm.

Micah Howard visits Crick Pickin at Star Tannery on Saturday, July 27

Howard and The Southern Ghost create music that echoes through the hardwoods of the Appalachians and the tall Loblolly’s of the low country.

Stephens City's Newtown Heritage Festival celebrated 32nd year

Heritage two-day festival was all about promoting a hometown experience. It is what makes small towns the heart and soul of America.

Sherando High School Band marches in 2024 Newtown Heritage Festival

Sherando High School band members achieve the 2023-2024 Virginia Honor Band Award (VBODA) for 6th consecutive year.

VBS Registration is now open at Stephens City UMC

Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they will have a blast shining Jesus' light to the world. July 21-25, 6pm to 8:15pm.

Frederick County Virginia's Early Churches (updated)

In 1738, Virginia's General Assembly formed a new county from Orange County, Frederick in the northwest, named after the Prince of Wales.

Gazebo Gatherings 2024 Summer Concert Series in downtown Front Royal

Thursday Evenings, Concert Time 7pm – No Admission Charge, Town Commons, Main and Chester Street, Front Royal, Virginia

Crick Pickin Bluegrass Summer Series to kick off Saturday, June 29

Gates open at 5 pm, music starts at 5:30 pm. Bring the entire family, a cooler and lawn chairs, $10 a person, kids 14 and under are free.

11th Military Appreciation and Living History Event, June 8, 2024

It is understood that we can offer veterans no better tribute than to protect what they have won for us.

First Newtown Heritage Festival reimagined Stephens City

Councilman Ronald Bowers originated the idea to have a festival. He served as second president, and greatly contributed to the event.

Newtown Festival president seeks to maintain best small town event

Local business believes the festival is an ideal venue to promote the town's identity as having a pioneering spirit and prolific history.

The Historic Gates of St Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine had been attacked numerous times by Native American, English and American forces during its 156 years as a Spanish colony.

Apple Blossom Festival Firefighters' Parade biggest and best...

The first Torchlight and Mummers' Parade (forerunner of the Firefighters' Parade) took place on Thursday April 18, 1929 and began at 8 p.m.

Christian Book/Movie Club an overall success

Everyone is welcome. Did the book change any of your opinions about God or Christianity?

Welcome FCP Live-In Care Coordinator Karen Wood

Karen Wood has joined FCP Live-In as a Care Coordinator, managing accounts in North of Boston/Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

3D Challenge Maze Madness Egg Hunt in Stephens City

Getting youngsters (10-12 years-old) motivated to chase down eggs in the outdoors.

Oldest grave site in the Shenandoah Valley located in Kernstown, VA

John Wilson, an Irishman, hand chiseled the crude native limestone tablet which memorializes the passing of his wife and two children.

Big crowd expected for Stephens City's egg hunt Saturday, March 23

Egg hunts scheduled for 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30 PM. Enjoy crafts, music, Easter Bunny, Sparky, the Fire Dog, Balloon Man, and Lolo the Clown.

Tangier Island: Go experience it while you can, before it is long gone

Largely unknown, Tangier Island, Virginia, is one of the most isolated and extraordinary places in the continental United States.