Feature Articles

“So with a town where every man owns his own home, with a drive at the front door and water at the back- a real picturesque community of model fishermen-an absence of liquor, employment for all, it is not odd for us to hug ourselves and express our delight...

What do you get when you cross badminton, tennis and ping pong?  The answer is an oddly named sport that is growing in popularity internationally and locally in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. It’s a fun, fast-paced sport that can be played by people of all ages and athletic skill...

1. Markets on Main On the third Saturdays of the month, Mathews Markets on Main features a variety of vendors, music, and food. It all starts with Saturday’s farmers market and continues with boutique vendors and retailers along Main Street, an artisan market and special events at the Bay School Community Arts...

As a hungry consumer, whether you’re in between business meetings and need to grab a quick bite to keep you fueled, are at a music or wine festival and need some sustenance to keep the good times rolling, or simply have a hankering for a specific flavor with some...

When they say Coles Point Tavern is on the water, it is literally built on pilings over the Potomac River. And with that distinction, comes another—because the state border between Virginia and Maryland runs just off the Virginia shoreline, you arrive in Virginia, but you dine in Maryland. St....

Getting out in nature, whether it be on a river or trail, is why people are drawn here. Bikes, kayaks and boats are all great ways to explore and experience that beauty, but what do you do if you are without one? Why rent, of course. In addition to the...

The log hull buyboat F.D. Crockett (1924) is a century old this year and still going strong! The Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) is conducting a 100th birthday party on June 15 and 16 at the museum to celebrate the life of the boat and to establish an endowment to further...

Montross is packed with historic roots, natural beauty and an especially charming main street. The County Seat of Westmoreland County has a little bit of everything, like boutique shopping, fantastic dining options and breweries, art galleries and over a dozen murals spread throughout town, several historical monuments and stunning...

If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine, you’ll find it at Fiorello Ristorante Italiano in Hayes. Tucked—almost hidden—at the far end of the White Marsh Shopping Center, the restaurant is co-owned by second generation restauranteur Giacomo “Jack” Bertuglia, who greets each guest at the door with a thick Italian accent,...

Lavender has been used for 2,500 years. It was used by Egyptians in the mummification process. Lavender is commonly used in aromatherapy. Its calming properties may help relieve insomnia, lower anxiety and soothe a headache. Besides its fragrance is pleasing. Experience lavender’s attributes at Under the Stars Farm where immersive activities...