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The Valley Today is a radio show and podcast dedicated to shining a light on the vibrant community leaders and local events that make the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia truly special.  Insightful conversations, engaging stories, and event details connect listeners with the heart and soul of the valley, showcasing its unique culture, initiatives, and people.

Oct 22, 2025

Janet Michael, the tireless host of The Valley Today, has reached a milestone few in broadcasting can claim: 2,500 consecutive episodes. In a special celebratory podcast, Janet welcomes Andy Gail, CEO of United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley—and a longtime listener turned frequent guest—to reflect on the...


Oct 3, 2025

On a crisp September morning, the Northern Shenandoah Valley came alive with the spirit of service. Nearly a thousand volunteers donned bright orange t-shirts and fanned out across five counties and the city of Winchester for United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley’s annual Day of Caring—a day dedicated to giving...


Sep 5, 2025

Every September, a wave of orange (this year) shirts sweep across the Northern Shenandoah Valley, signaling a day when the community comes together for a singular purpose: to give back. This is Day of Caring, an annual event organized by the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley, and it’s more than just a day of...


Aug 1, 2025

Across the Shenandoah Valley, the spirit of community is alive and thriving, thanks in large part to the efforts of United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley (UWNSV) and its dedicated partners. In a recent episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael sat down with UWNSV CEO Andy Gail to pull back the curtain on the...


Jul 11, 2025

The Valley Today was abuzz with meaningful discourse as Janet Michael, host of the popular show, invited two significant figures in the United Way network to discuss their mission of community upliftment and collaboration. The guests, Andy Gail, CEO of United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley, and Angela DeBoskey,...