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Kid Pan Alley turns 25: ‘Everyone has a song in them’

Kid Pan Alley turns 25: ‘Everyone has a song in them’

by Tim Carrington | May 4, 2025 | Art, Education, Features, Top Story

Songwriter celebrates 25 years of making music with kids For a quarter century, Paul Reisler and his collaborators at Kid Pan Alley have inspired nearly 3,000 songs, written and performed by about 80,000 school kids across the United States.   Reisler — songwriter,...
Tariffs cause uncertainty among local farmers

Tariffs cause uncertainty among local farmers

by Gracie Hart Brooks | May 1, 2025 | Agriculture, Top Story

Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are causing uncertainties in the global agricultural sector.  Once again, local farmers may be affected.  Tariffs of at least 10% across all countries are now in effect, with higher rates for those deemed “worst offenders”...
As it prepares to celebrate its first birthday, The Marketplace Sperryville is becoming a community hub

As it prepares to celebrate its first birthday, The Marketplace Sperryville is becoming a community hub

by Sophie McLeod | Apr 30, 2025 | Business, Top Story

From apple packing co-op to trendy shops Coming up on the one year anniversary of its grand opening last April, The Marketplace Sperryville seems to be thriving. All of the 17 original spaces that opened almost a year ago are still in operation, except for two that...
One year later, Ted Pellegatta celebrates life . . . his way

One year later, Ted Pellegatta celebrates life . . . his way

by Daphne Hutchinson | Apr 29, 2025 | Features, People, Top Story

What ‘love, prayer and laughter’ can do Late March last year, Rappahannock icon Ted Pellegatta went to bed feeling fine, a little achy now and then but still chipper at 84, covering two or three miles daily along Sperryville’s Thornton River with his walking buddy Ed...
Rappahannock News wins best newspaper of its size in Virginia, again

Rappahannock News wins best newspaper of its size in Virginia, again

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Apr 22, 2025 | VPA Award Winners

Newspaper and Foothills Forum receive 46 awards in annual state competition For the fifth consecutive year, the Virginia Press Association (VPA) has honored the Rappahannock News as the best weekly newspaper of its size in the commonwealth. In addition to winning the...
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