Articles by Francine Barnes

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

Julianna Corsi proves pageants are good for girls More

Haymarket Resident Danielle Robinson Changes It Up More

Leopold’s Trail 10K/5K and 1-Mile Fun Run at Leopold’s Preserve in Haymarket will benefit Friends of Homeless Animals this year. More

Johnna DeGrasse teaches students so much more than ballet More

Gainesville’s Rachel McArthur Sets Her Sights on the 2020 Olympics More

The National Junior League of Cotillions teaches everything from Corporate Adult Etiquette classes to Phone Etiquette. Perfect for all ages, this might be just the thing you need to take that extra step in good manners. More

Giving back should be a year round thing, but this summer is an especially good time for kids to volunteer. More

There are fun things to look forward to now that summer is here. However, each year we are reminded of the importance of keeping up with academics to avoid what’s known as the “summer slide.” More