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Say goodbye to styrofoam containers in Virginia, state law begins banning them this week

Say goodbye to styrofoam containers in Virginia, state law begins banning them this week

by Gracie Hart Brooks | Jul 8, 2025 | Business, Top Story

Takeout food and drinks will look different from this week on. A Virginia state ban on single-use styrofoam containers, technically known as expanded polystyrene (EPS), became law July 1. It prohibits food vendors from using styrofoam plates, cups, bowls, trays, to-go...
Bringing Civil War history alive: Study gives clues to buried past at Brandy Station Battlefield

Bringing Civil War history alive: Study gives clues to buried past at Brandy Station Battlefield

by Emily Oaks | Jul 4, 2025 | People, Sidebar, Top Story

Brandy Station Battlefield, location of the biggest cavalry battle of the Civil War and Virginia’s newest state park, now has a foundation upon which to build — a key achievement announced  by the American Battlefield Trust.  About 50 people turned out on June 24 for...
In Photos: Amissville carnival and parade

In Photos: Amissville carnival and parade

by Ireland Hayes | Jul 3, 2025 | Fire/Rescue, People, Sidebar

Residents gathered last Thursday night for the annual Amissville parade, which concluded just before a thunderstorm rolled through the festivities. The Amissville Carnival, which benefits Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue, began Wednesday and was open each evening...
Patty O’s rezoning approved, historical society change denied

Patty O’s rezoning approved, historical society change denied

by Ireland Hayes | Jun 30, 2025 | Local Government, Town

Debating ‘grapevine mortar’, zoning change  Two governing bodies of the Town of Washington met back-to-back Monday to consider applications, one for zoning changes behind Patty O’s Cafe, and another for reconfiguring the entrance of the Rappahannock Historical...
Inn spa gets rezoning go-ahead, Patty O’s Cafe rezoning on hold

Inn spa gets rezoning go-ahead, Patty O’s Cafe rezoning on hold

by Ireland Hayes | Jun 29, 2025 | Local Government, Sidebar, Town

Town of Washington officials Monday changed the zoning of The Inn at Little Washington’s planned luxury spa property but withheld ruling on the rezoning of the parking lot behind Patty O’s restaurant after hearing comments from neighbors.  The Town Council and...
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