Business

Blu Design Company Celebrates New Purcellville Location

April 1, 2026

Blu Design Company celebrated the opening of its new location with a ribbon cutting in downtown Purcellville. Located at 120 N. Hatcher Avenue, the shop offers a wide variety of unique, handcrafted items, with something for every shopper. From kitchen goods and drinkware to earrings, bracelets, hats and hair accessories, Blu Design Company features a…

Keeping Loudoun running for years—Now Ronnie Fox is passing the torch

March 4, 2026

By Valerie Cury For decades in Loudoun County, a familiar truck has made its way down winding back roads, through neighborhood streets, and across open farmland. Behind the wheel is Ronnie Fox—the steady hand and friendly face of Sharp Blades—a man whose work ethic, ingenuity, and love of community have defined a lifetime of entrepreneurship.…

Belfort furniture expands to Berryville Distribution Center

February 11, 2026

Belfort Furniture has purchased a 260,000-square-foot distribution center in Berryville, Virginia, expanding its logistics operations while keeping its corporate offices and flagship showroom in Loudoun County. The family-owned furniture retailer will begin transitioning operations in the coming months from its current 83,000-square-foot distribution center on Ocean Court in Sterling to the substantially larger Berryville facility,…

Pop goes the ribbon: Pop’s Praiseworthy Popcorn opens in downtown Purcellville

October 29, 2025

On Oct. 17, the Town of Purcellville celebrated the grand opening of Pop’s Praiseworthy Popcorn with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new location: 210 N 21st Street, Suite F, right in the heart of downtown. This charming new shop is anything but ordinary—they’re serving up popcorn in flavors as fun as their name, including…

Eyetopia’s 23-year celebration brings art, vision, and community into focus

October 29, 2025

Eyetopia, a Loudoun favorite celebrated for its bold, unique and high quality eyewear and personalized care, marked 23 years of vision and style on Oct. 18 with a ribbon cutting that fused creativity, community, and color. The event unveiled a new chapter for the boutique optical practice, introducing a refreshed children’s brand identity, highlighted by…

Purcellville ribbon cutting celebrates opening of The Carriage House B&B 

October 29, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 11, town officials and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of The Carriage House Bed & Breakfast, located at 200 S. 20th Street in the heart of downtown Purcellville. Owned and lovingly restored by Bill and Laraine Homback, The Carriage House is a charming 1937 cottage…

Miller’s Eklectik Kitchen brings global flavor and heart to every cookie

October 29, 2025

By Valerie Cury Few scents say fall like warm spices wafting from fresh-baked cookies, and this season, Loudoun County baker Paula Miller is giving autumn a sweet twist with her newest lineup of French-inspired cookies. But for Miller, the story isn’t just about flavor—it’s about family, heritage, and connection. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New…

BCT to rename as Potomac Bank Nov. 3

September 12, 2025

In celebration of Bank of Charles Town’s journey that has been unfolding for over 154 years, the bank has announced it is officially being renamed Potomac Bank, effective Nov. 3. This transition not only reflects the bank’s growth and expanding regional presence across the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Washington County, Maryland, and Northern Virginia,…

Lansdowne Resort names Babou Saine as Director of Hotel Operations

June 19, 2025

Lansdowne Resort, a AAA Four Diamond business and leisure destination in Northern Virginia, has promoted Babou Saine to the position of Director of Hotel Operations. Saine moves into his new role after serving nearly two years as Resort Manager, where he directed the day-to-day operations of the resort and partnered with Lansdowne’s Managing Director in…

New owners of Mail It All get warm welcome

July 3, 2024

“As new owners, we are excited to continue a tradition of excellent service,” said owner Kathy Poblete. Her husband Marc is a military veteran with over 21 years of service. Kathy left her career in healthcare and sales and we are dedicated to bringing fresh energy to the store. “Together, we are committed to maintaining the friendly,…