U.S. 29 to close on weekends
The southbound lanes of U.S. 29 will be closed at the U.S 29 - U.S. 15 intersection during three separate weekends in the coming month, starting Aug. 8. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Grow it yourself
With the rising cost of food and gasoline, eating healthy is becoming more and more expensive. The Edible Gardener, a new local business, offers a long-term solution to the problem, providing on-site installation of green, efficient and beautiful organic gardens to area homeowners. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
New program pushes back in the battle of the bulge
In light of a growing body of evidence that points to significant health dangers for overweight children, Fauquier Hospital's LIFE Center is offering a new program geared toward educating both parents and children about healthy eating and exercise. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Fauquier's Fantastic Four
A group of Warrenton friends has found a unique way to mix fun, flight and the Fantastic Four with a little summer adventure as they head to Tampa, Fla. to compete in the July 19 Red Bull Flugtag. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Homeless kids face adult-sized issues
Being homeless has a profound effect on children, influencing every facet of their lives from physical, emotional and cognitive development to social and behavioral growth.Accounting for nearly half of the nation's homeless, families with children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population, statistics show. Recognizing the unique set of problems facing homeless children, three local shelters each provide programs aimed at helping their youngest clients build confidence, improve in school, and reach for the stars. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Dive into summer
Here we are at the Fourth of July, edging toward the mid-point of summer. For parents, the summer months can be a stressful series of hot days, centered around keeping the kids active, engaged and entertained while maintaining adult responsibilities and, ideally, sanity. And whether you see the season as half over or just begun is a matter of attitude. So, parents, how are you holding up? | 0 comments - ›› more ...