About this podcast
Join Mark Francis and Rachel Racey along with their local guests as they chat about community, local happenings, and all things Winchester, Virginia!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 191 episodes
- 190. The October Opportunities · 18 min · Episode 190Mark and Rachel get back together to discuss some of the latest sagas in the Cedar Valley Square construction project and the state-wide data center debates - plus plenty of…
- 189. Trustworthy Financial Advisors · 52 min · Episode 189Listen to how a true partnership with a community and those who live in it can translate into a career path where honesty and trust is paramount as Mark and Rachel chat with…
- 188. The Status of Fall in Winchester · 30 min · Episode 188Mark takes the time to unpack local new updates, seasonal fall things to do in Winchester, give real estate market reports, and share upcoming local events all in one special…
- 187. The Local Lo-Down! · 35 min · Episode 187Mark and Rachel reconnect and share all things new in their worlds, including updates on local news stories, local real estate news, and upcoming local events as we inch closer…
- 186. Improving Winchester One Person at a Time · 53 min · Episode 186Learn about the psychoeducational evaluation services provided by Buffie Kulton and Heidi Buckner from Psychotherapy Associates of Winchester, as they discuss their comprehensive…
- 185. Preparing for the “Empty Nest” · 30 min · Episode 185Mark and Rachel swap stories, surprises, and a few hard-earned lessons when preparing for kids to leave the “nest” - parents prepare for their new “normal” and everyone figures…
- 184. The Data Center Debate · 31 min · Episode 184Dive into the big current local topic of discussion with Mark and Rachel as they discuss the pros and cons of data centers coming to our local community. Frederick County site…
- 183. Celebrating the 4th! · 22 min · Episode 183Mark and Rachel cover all of the topics of the holiday, including the weather, soccer, local events and even medical tips in the special 4th of July episode. City of Winchester…
- 182. World Cup is Here! · 14 min · Episode 182Mark records this episode from the beautiful city of Seattle, Washington, one of the cities hosting this summer’s World Cup - and the United States team is showing promise of…
- 181. Parks and Rec · 35 min · Episode 181Mark and Rachel sit down with members of Frederick County’s Parks and Rec Department, Andrew Keefauver (Superintendent of Recreation) and Becky McGraw (Program Supervisor) to…
- 180. Social Graces in Your Dancing · 47 min · Episode 180In a unique episode, Mark and Rachel get inspired by the owner of Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studio, Freddie Ciampi, and one of his dance instructors, Theodora Soutsos, as they…
- 179. The Bloom Recap! · 31 min · Episode 179Listen to the tales of Mark and Rachel’s Apple Blossom Festival experiences…the good, bad, and the ugly…as they recap and debrief the the last two week’s of Winchester’s most…
- 178. Apple Blossom 2026 · 36 min · Episode 178From nostalgic stories to event highlights and can’t-miss tips, Mark and Rachel cover everything you need to know about the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in this…
- 177. A Taste of Germany in Our Backyard! · 31 min · Episode 177Mark and Rachel sit down with the owners of the local “Twisted Oak Farm Brewery”, Jay and Missy Duvall, as they share their journey of creating the venue, the brews, and the…
- 176. Scarleth’s Beauty Bar · 38 min · Episode 176Mark and Rachel learn all about a young entrepreneur who has kick-started her nail salon in just her teenage years - listen to how Scarleth Guerrero has taken “Scarleth’s Beauty…
- 175. Spring Time is Here! · 36 min · Episode 175Mark and Rachel celebrate the arrival of spring, swapping stories about their favorite outdoor activities at home and around the Winchester area. Upcoming Events: Celtic Fest…
- 174. BrandFest Recap · 39 min · Episode 174Mark sits down with BrandFest panelist Ross Lehman to recap and highlight key takeaways from the recent community marketing seminar, while special guest Danielle Spriggs joins…
- 173. Hope on the Horizon · 41 min · Episode 173Mark sits down with the CEO of the Winchester Rescue Mission to learn more about what this local non-profit organization is doing to improve the lives of men and women in the…
- 172. When is Wedding Season? · 46 min · Episode 172Learn about a quaint wedding venue in Capon Bridge, as Mark and Rachel chat with John Berry of “Appalachian Wedding Chapel and Boutique” who shares the tales of what life is like…
- 171. To Casino or Not To Casino - That is the Question! · 41 min · Episode 171Mark, Rachel, and Caleb enter in the new year of 2026 by unpacking the article from the Winchester Star about the local EDA proposal to bring a casino and event center to town…
