Articles by Frannie Barnes

Local High Schools Help Students Find Their Singular Route to Success More

Career and Trade Education at Fauquier High School More

We hope that by sharing these special customs here, you’ll be inspired to keep your own traditions alive and maybe even create some new ones! More

Wild Birds Unlimited is a franchise of stores whose mission is to “bring people and nature together.” Now they have a location in Gainesville! More

Navigating life with a blended family More

How can we raise kids who focus more on giving than receiving – a generation of socially conscious people? More

eWa Burak and saving the Lindy Hop More

Try Rockwood in Gainesville! More

Plan a trip to Manassas National Battlefield Park this summer and see what you and your family can discover.  More

Always trying to keep my family active (or as my husband might argue, not letting anyone rest), I decided in June of 2017 that we were going to hit as many LOVE signs as we could within a two-hour drive. Thus began our “Summer of Love.” More

Spotlight on Special Needs: Meet Avery Treadwell More

At Mane Masters, it’s not just a haircut. It’s an experience. More

Do you have a hero in your life? It could be a teacher, firefighter, veteran, or law enforcement officer you look up to, who has done great things for you or for the community. More

Haymarket author Juno Rushdan pens a novel of romance and suspense More

Leave it to two moms to figure out a way to take a household need and turn it into a thriving business. More

Discover The ARTS at the Haymarket Museum More

Thistle is anything but an average teenager. More

Sometimes the best laid plans go awry.  And then sometimes, when the plans go awry with a savvy businessman at the wheel, they can turn out better than expected. More