Category: Winchester News
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Former Winchester resident William Yang finishes 6th at world’s top piano competition
A former Winchester resident has placed sixth in the world’s most prestigious piano competition. William Yang, 24, finished sixth last month at the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw – nine months after winning one of the top American…
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Winchester Open Studios brings local art to the community
For one fall weekend each year, Winchester becomes a canvas. Local artists open their doors to the public for Winchester Open Studios, transforming churches, markets and studios into creative spaces that celebrate community and connection. Now in its third year,…
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Winchester community steps up as SNAP benefits freeze
Winchester’s food pantries, farmers market and volunteers have launched a coordinated effort to ensure that low-income residents have access to food amid the federal government shutdown. The Trump administration said it was suspending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as…
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Winchester rekindles WADIA to protest threats to democracy
A passionate group of residents in the quiet town of Winchester is rekindling a grassroots movement in defense of democracy. Winchester Area Democracy in Action (WADIA) was born in 2001 during a period of unrest, sparked by opposition to the…
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Winchester teen founds online nonprofit Islamic arts competition
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 11-year-old Sofia Chaudrey began entering online art competitions and noticed a lack of opportunities centered around Islamic themes. So she created one. She launched a website with the help of her parents and…
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Winchester, Medford businesses cope with soaring egg prices
As bird flu outbreaks send egg prices climbing, local restaurants and bakeries must cope with shortages and decide when to raise prices. “We had to do a price increase on our breakfast menu, especially since it’s all based off of…