The Library of Congress Packard Campus on Mount Pony will be closed this weekend in observance of Independence Day.

Packard Campus Theater replaces “The Birds” with “North By Northwest”

Each year in the United States, thousands of people lose their lives to fire. Almost forgotten in these tragedies are the hundreds of thousands of family pets who suffer death or injury as well.

I’ve been accused quite a few times of being random, and frankly it happens quite often

U.S. Marine Pvt. Joshua M. Creel, 21, of Culpeper graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot in Parris Island, S.C. June 5.

Culpeper’s vintage neighborhood lands important designation

Q: Despite having my cat’s teeth cleaned just three months ago, her gums are all red. How can I keep ahead of this problem?

On any given day, the “Rolling Chapel” can be seen at any one of the elementary schools around Culpeper County.

Board hopes new signs promote Cedar Mountain battlefield

My wife and I were watching “So You Think You Can Dance” the other night when I joked, “We should go on that.”

Buffett tribute band plays Thursday at the Depot

As Americans, we reserve the right to bare arms. But I happen to hate mine. One day, I looked at them and I was like, what the…

Parents can catch a break with Sure Sitter

Q: My cat was just diagnosed with diabetes. The thought of giving her insulin injections twice each day is horrifying to me and my husband. Do we have any alternatives?

“The Bad and the Beautiful” plays Saturday on Mount Pony

Every play bears the indelible fingerprints of its maker, but “Design for Living” has its maker’s DNA.

Disney-Pixar’s latest animated venture, “Up,” is a great adventure and their first voyage into the 3-D world.

Local couple hopes old tree will bring new life, music to the world

My oldest daughter graduates from eighth grade this weekend.

I believe it was the great philosopher Garfield who said, “I’m not a morning person.” I couldn’t agree more.

View our week in photos.

Northern Virginia man blogs about his love of Old Rag

As soon as she snapped the picture, I knew it wasn’t good.

Q: Anti-Aging medicine is the newest clinical medical specialty offered to physicians. Human medicine is moving from a disease-based model to a preventive, proactive approach. Shouldn’t veterinarians move in this direction as well?

The annual awards ceremony sponsored by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board’s Area Agency on Aging takes place June 5 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Salem Fire Hall on U.S. 522.

Montpelier Foundation uncovers Madison-era interiors

Woolworth’s Five & Dime meets grandma’s attic and antique heaven in the MinuteMan MiniMall on Route 3.

When I took my dog in for a vaccine, the veterinarian found a small lump located on her lower shoulder area — near what I’d call the armpit.

I hate meeting new people. No, it’s not because I’m some kind of introverted curmudgeon — it’s because it always leads to this conversation.

Whether you choose a religious or civil ceremony, the most important thing to remember is that this is your special day and the vows you make will bind you together and help you through your wonderful, lifelong journey.