When retired Brigadier General Dave Brubaker mentioned wanting to establish a non-profit to offer students free flights to encourage them to pursue careers in aviation and other STEM fields, his daughter Carly Walker thought the concept was "just so cute!" Six months...

One of the distinct values of the Winchester area is the resident's ability and desire to collaborate together to improve the lives of everyone. We see this over and over with local business owners, and even our non-profits. In 1999 the Valley Health System, Inc.'s...

A few years ago, I came across an article about a remodeling project undertaken by local architects Reader and Swartz. The project piqued my interest because it featured two homes next to each other, one named Winter House and the other Summer House, remodeled for...

A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING Once you bring a new item into the home, it should have a designated spot within 24 hours. Having a designated home for everything prevents you from wasting time looking for things you need or want. This also allows you to know when to stock up...

After 18 years as the Chef at Village Square, Dan Kalber, and the general manager Dy Sourisak, now co-own the restaurant. We sat down with Dan to learn more about our beloved Chef. Visit Chef Dan at all of his restaurants: Village Square Water Street Kitchen Dan's...

It's never been more important to shop local than in 2020 when so many small businesses are struggling financially to stay afloat. So for this Christmas season we decided to show you how you can complete your entire Christmas shopping list right here in Old Town...

UPDATE - OCTOBER 2020 - Due to COVID issues causing problems with financing and building supply prices increasing substantially, this project has been cancelled. The property is back up for sale for development. You can contact the Winchester EDA for details. Every...

We are absolutely blessed to have numerous farmers markets dotting the landscape in Winchester and surrounding Frederick County. There are many that are open daily while others popup in different locations on different days during the busy season. If you live in the...