Leesburg celebrates new art installation in Raflo Park
Five new art sculptures were recently installed in Raflo Park on Harrison Street in Leesburg, according to a news release.
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Yondr Group donates $35K to Lightridge marching band's trip to London
Lightridge High School’s Marching Storm recently received a $35,000 donation from Yondr Group to help fund the marching band's trip to London to perform in the New Year's Day parade there, according to a news release.
Equinix donates $25K to Sterling Middle School reading initiative
A literacy program at Sterling Middle School recently received a boost with a $25,000 donation from data center company Equinix.
Nett trial postponed to December
The first of two criminal trials for Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl "Ben" Nett has been postponed to Dec. 7, according to court records. The trial was scheduled to begin Oct. 26.
Loudoun Hunger Relief receives $150K grant from the Maximus Foundation
Loudoun Hunger Relief has been awarded a $150,000 Impact Grant from the Maximus Foundation, according to a news release.
Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend October 23 – October 25
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For more fall fun check out Fall Fun: Pumpkin Patches & Farm Festivals 2026 Find Halloween thrills at Spooktacular Halloween Fun…
Powerful Democratic Virginia state Sen. Lucas is accused of leading a marijuana criminal conspiracy
A powerful Virginia state senator indicted by the Trump Justice Department has made her initial appearance in federal court. Sen. L. Louise Lucas' hearing Thursday was brief and she left without addressing the media outside. She’s charged…
Bright MLS Weekly Market Report
Week Ending October 18, 2026 Washington, D.C. Metro Summary About Bright MLS Bright is proud to be the source of truth for comprehensive real estate data in the Mid-Atlantic, with market intelligence currently covering six states…
PRCS Earns National Reaccreditation in Parks and Recreation
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is one of only 14 CAPRA-accredited agencies among more than 120 parks and recreation departments in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Loudoun County Middle School Makes List Of Virginia's Best
A Loudoun County public middle schools was ranked among the top 25 in the state, according to a new list.
'An important part of the property’s transformation': DTC Expo and Event Center opens next month
After a $10 million renovation of a former department store in the Dulles Town Center mall, the new 120,000-square-foot DTC Expo and Event Center is ready for business and is slated to open in early November, according to mall owner…
Paving on Route 287 to Begin October 26
On October 26-27, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Route 287 northbound and southbound travel lanes will be reduced in both directions approaching the roundabout. This lane reduction is necessary to support paving the roundabout and may…
Mustangs Complete Incredible Undefeated Regular Season with Win over Cougars
The Mustangs offense exploded for five goals to defeat the Kettle Run Cougars in their final regular season game, winning 5-1 and achieving a perfect regular season record of 16-0 […] The post Mustangs Complete Incredible Undefeated…
Loudoun Employers Recognized for Inclusion in the Workplace
The Board of Supervisors has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Loudoun.
DIGEST: Rent assistance, water treatment loans, land use applications, and more at the Board of Supervisors
Another Tuesday, another busy Board of Supervisors meeting.
Update on Lemongrass Thai coming to Loudoun
A new Thai restaurant coming to Loudoun County is making progress and now we have an update on its target opening. The post Update on Lemongrass Thai coming to Loudoun first appeared on The Burn .
‘Mighty News-Press’ Tells How Weekly Paper Survived
By David Hoffman Five dollars. That’s what was sitting in the Falls Church News-Press bank account during one of its leanest early stretches, when Nicholas F. Benton had to ask […] The post ‘Mighty News-Press’ Tells How Weekly Paper…
Meridian Mustangs Sports: This Week’s Recap, 10/13 – 10/19
Playoffs are nearing for fall sports, and as the postseason draws closer, games become more and more important. Meridian’s teams have put together a strong week, combining for four wins […] The post Meridian Mustangs Sports: This Week’s…
Our Man In Arlington 10-22-2026
What’s the best way to have your voice heard by the County Board? There are a number of Board-created opportunities – Public Comment Periods, Open Door Mondays, Surveys, and Town […] The post Our Man In Arlington 10-22-2026 first appeared…
Eyetopia in Leesburg makes getting new glasses a full-service experience
Eyetopia, Inc. The post Eyetopia in Leesburg makes getting new glasses a full-service experience first appeared on The Burn .
An FCA Exhibition That ‘Flows’
“For birth but wakes the universal mind Whose mighty streams might else in silence flow …” So writes the poet Percy Bysshe Shelly. Similarly, the new Falls Church Arts exhibition […] The post An FCA Exhibition That ‘Flows’ first appeared…
A Penny for Your Thoughts 10-22-2026
Election Day is upon us now, as early voting and absentee voting have been going on for weeks. I’ve always enjoyed voting at my local precinct on Election Day, reacquainting […] The post A Penny for Your Thoughts 10-22-2026 first appeared…
The CTE Conundrum Persists in Society
Two weeks ago, a Meridian High School football player suffered an injury during a game, with emergency medical personnel taking more than 25 minutes to arrive, according to the team’s […] The post The CTE Conundrum Persists in Society…
Stylish Patina’s Small Biz Fall Market Is a Huge Success
It felt more like early winter than autumn on Saturday, October 17, when Stylish Patina launched its inaugural Small Biz Fall Market but the mild chill in the air didn’t […] The post Stylish Patina’s Small Biz Fall Market Is a Huge Success…
Falls Church News Briefs 10-23-2026
Fairfax to Review Flock License Reader Program A Fairfax County committee will review the county’s license plate reader program on Tuesday amid ongoing community concerns over privacy, data security, and […] The post Falls Church News…