Mother charged in Sterling-area baby drowning Full coverage
The mother of an 8-month-old boy, who authorities say drowned after being left unattended in a bathtub in a Sterling-area apartment, has been charged over his death.
Sterling news
Local news about Sterling in Loudoun County, from 7 publishers including Loudoun Government - News, InsideNova Loudoun, Loudoun Times and others. 18 stories in the last 30 days; each links to its publisher.
Today
80 new affordable apartments arrive in Sterling
Local officials cut the ribbon on a new attainable housing development in Sterling Oct. 28, celebrating 80 new income-restricted apartments in Loudoun County.
Loudoun Leaders Cut the Ribbon on Fast-Tracked Sterling Apartments
County leaders on Wednesday gathered to celebrate the opening of Loudoun’s first 100% attainable housing project, completed in less than three years, shattering the usual timeframe for legislative housing developments in Loudoun.
Mother Charged with Murder After Sept. Death of 8-Month-Old Full coverage
A Sterling woman has been charged with homicide, two counts of child abuse and three counts of child endangerment after her 8-month-old drowned in September, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday.
Yesterday
Mother Arrested Following Drowning Death of 8-Month-Old Infant Full coverage
A Sterling woman has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the drowning death of her 8-month-old child.
Monday, October 26
Sterling man accused of shooting woman
A woman said a Sterling man shot her on Oct. 19 after refusing to reenter his home.
Loudoun Woman Arrested After Loaded Handgun Found On Manassas Park School Grounds: Police
A Sterling woman who teaches at Manassas Park High School has been arrested after a weapon was found in a school parking lot.
Friday, October 23
Japanese toy store headed to Dulles Town Center
A new store specializing in Pokemon merch, Japanese anime toys, and other similar products is coming soon to Sterling. The post Japanese toy store headed to Dulles Town Center first appeared on The Burn .
Thursday, October 22
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.
Wednesday, October 21
Natural gas turbines at Sterling data center could power down in 2028
After sustained complaints about a Sterling data center’s natural gas turbines, there’s a new plan to shut down its onsite power plant 12 years ahead of schedule.
Monday, October 12
New Boba Bear Tea shop headed to Sterling
A new boba tea shop is in the works for Loudoun County. The post New Boba Bear Tea shop headed to Sterling first appeared on The Burn .
Friday, October 9
Evening Utility Work Scheduled
Beginning on the evening of Monday, October 12 through the morning of Tuesday, October 13, utility work will be done as part of the W&OD trail over Sterling Boulevard project. There will be no roadway impacts to drivers on Sterling…
LCSO Arrests Suspect in Sterling Shooting
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 2:06 a.m., Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 46000 block of Community Plaza for a?report of a shooting.
Sunday, October 4
Two shot at Sterling shopping center
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double shooting early Sunday morning in the 46000 block of Community Plaza in Sterling.
Friday, October 2
Wednesday, September 30
Attainable Housing Units Available to Rent in Sterling Community Partly Financed by Loudoun County
Applications are now being taken from income-qualifying households.
Tuesday, September 29
Monday, September 28
Loudoun County Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison, Lifetime On Sex Offender List, For 2025 Assault
A Sterling man has been sentenced for an attack in April 2025.
Saturday, June 13
Manassas man, Sterling woman sentenced to combined 24 years for drug trafficking
Two Northern Virginia residents have been sentenced above guidelines for their role in trafficking drugs, including large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Thursday, June 11
Six injured after vehicle crashes into Sterling Goodwill
A 79-year-old Ashburn woman faces a reckless driving charge after a vehicle drove into the Sterling Goodwill store Wednesday afternoon, injuring six people.
Friday, May 22
Sterling woman indicted on 26 charges in rental fraud scam
A Loudoun County grand jury this week indicted a 45-year-old Sterling woman in connection with an extensive rental scam -- and investigators believe there are more victims.
Monday, April 6
Sterling townhouse fire caused by lithium battery displaces five, family dog
A Saturday afternoon house fire in Sterling caused by a charging lithium-ion battery displaced five residents and a dog and left $320,000 in damages, Loudoun County fire officials said.
Thursday, April 2
Facing murder, arson trial in Loudoun, new charges for man tied to Russian crime boss
Jacob Bogatin, 78, charged with murder and arson in the October 2025 house fire that killed a Sterling neighbor, was expected in a Leesburg courtroom later this month for a preliminary hearing.