Project Connect – Providing Resources to Winchester Residents

A well oiled machine greeted us as we were shown around Project Connect, a yearly resource fair that connects residents to needed community services. Residents are provided a guide that gets to know the individual or family personally in order to connect them...

The Adventures of Mulberry Manor by Jay Foreman

The Adventures of Mulberry Manor, the first novel in author Jay Foreman’s projected five-volume series, is already making waves. Foreman’s book has earned him a nomination for an Outstanding Creator Award, and it is currently being adapted into a...

Destination: A Night Out In Winchester

My favorite Facebook messages and texts are friends, clients, and associates asking me for a restaurant recommendation because they have guests in town and know I will have the perfect suggestion. Call it a gift, call it a coping response to executive functioning...

Bill Wiley: Service and Advocacy for Winchester

The Virginia state legislature, the oldest governing body in the Western Hemisphere, is where decisions are made that shape the destiny of the state, impacting the lives of its citizens in profound ways. Among the dedicated legislators who serve as delegates and...

Knead Bread Siblings Drew Inspiration from Family

Vincenzo Mazzone and Lenora Schmecko, Winchester’s newest bakery’s owners, drew inspiration from their Italian backgrounds. The brother and sister grew up amongst three generations of restaurant entrepreneurs and bakers, and are proud to open Knead Bread,...

A Glimpse into Three Enduring Winchester Legacies

In an era where businesses come and go with lightning speed, a handful of establishments in Winchester have stood the test of time, weathering the winds of change for over a century. These venerable institutions have become woven into the fabric of the city’s...

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Embarks on Upgrades

Winchester’s beloved children’s museum is gearing up for a series of exciting upgrades and changes, driven by Executive Director Dawn Devine’s commitment to providing an envolving and dynamic experience for children of all ages. In an exclusive...

From Pump to Plate: The Rise of Gas Station Eateries

As America grapples with abandoned architecture, homeowners and business owners are reimagining what old, decaying gas stations could become. Most of us used to think of gas stations as a large candy aisle where we could fill up before a long journey. A few local...