Shenandoah 2045: Land is Valuable
Sep 30, 2024
In this episode, Janet Michael chats with Tyler Hinkle, Shenandoah County's planner, about Shenandoah 2045, the county's comprehensive planning process which has now moved into the implementation phase. Tyler shares the exciting news of the plan's unanimous adoption and explains the next steps in its...
NoOne Walks Alone: Raising Awareness at the Stephens City Out of Darkness Community Walk
Sep 27, 2024
In this episode, host Janet Michael sits with Winter Brooks, co-chair of the Stephens City Out of the Darkness Community Walk, a significant event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and supporting affected individuals and communities. Janet highlights that Winter Brooks has been organizing the community walk for...
Creating Safe Spaces & Saving Lives: The Journey of ARE's LGBTQ+ Initiatives
Sep 26, 2024
In today's episode, host Janet Michael welcomed the co-directors of the new AIDS Response Effort (ARE) LGBTQ+ Community Center, Matt Buracker and Mary Bohacek. The conversation covered the groundwork and preparation of the center, which is currently under renovation, and discussed the broad range of services that ARE...
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber: Networking, Leadership, and Community Growth
Sep 25, 2024
In this episode, Janet Michael hosts the Valley Business Today segment with the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber. Janet welcomes Cynthia Schneider, the CEO of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, and Sabra Veach, the new Director of Programs and Services.
The conversation begins with introductions, where Sabra shares...
From Burgers to Community Bonds: Snow White Grill’s Comeback Story
Sep 24, 2024
In this episode of Tourism Tuesday, host Janet Michael sits down with co-host Justin Kerns from the Winchester/Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau to talk with Danny Turner, the new owner of the historic Snow White Grill in Winchester. Janet and Justin open with a discussion about the emotions tied to the...