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Crafters nirvana

January 17, 2024

New Leesburg business helps crafters become true business owners By Audrey Carpenter There’s no way you can miss the happy bright blue owl, affectionately known as “Arty” on the front window of Artisan Market and Studio in the Village of Leesburg Shopping Center off Catoctin Circle. Penny Hauffe designed the mascot for the store, which…

Winter weekend sale in Middleburg from Feb. 16 – 19

January 17, 2024

Join the town of Middleburg Feb. 16-19, for the 13 th  annual Winter Weekend Sale. During the Winter Weekend Sale, visitors will be able to hunt for some wonderful gifts for themselves and others while experiencing the small-town charm of Middleburg. Many local stores and restaurants will be providing special deals throughout the weekend. Just look for…

Leesburg welcomes HOTWORX to the business community

January 17, 2024

A ribbon cutting was held on Friday, Jan. 12 to celebrate the grand opening of HOTWORX. The studio offers a unique fitness experience through a virtually instructed exercise program, which allows users to receive the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute Isometric workout or 15-minute High Intensity Interval Training session. As…

From struggle to success

January 17, 2024

Marie De La Fleur opens in Landsdowne Reprinted with permission from Fleur De Cuisine Six years ago, Natalie Ramos would have never expected to be opening a restaurant with her daughter. Six years ago on this very day, Ramos knocked on her neighbor’s door and asked if she would help her boil pots of water…

Keeping the Dream alive

January 17, 2024

“A day on, not a day off!” said James Conway Sr. of the Universal Lodge #1 of Alexandria who came to march with members of the Mighty 31st Masonic District of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Richmond and the 30th and 29th Masonic Districts in the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…

Lisa and Marie are looking for a loving home

January 9, 2024

Lisa and Marie arrived at the shelter when their owner passed away. Losing the only home they had ever known was a big change for these cats. They were quite scared when they arrived into the shelter’s care. Over the past few weeks, Lisa and Marie have grown more confident and are showing us their…

AITC announces new scholarship opportunity for students

January 5, 2024

The Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is pleased to introduce the Doug Stoughton Memorial Scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing a future in agriculture or education. Scholarship winners will receive $1,000 to further their studies at a 2- or 4-year college or university. The scholarship was created in honor of…

Henry Harris family donates 85 acres known as Cattail Regional Park to NOVA Parks

January 5, 2024

On Wednesday, Dec. 27, a new 85-acre park of forests and fields was created in Leesburg, Virginia with the recording of an official deed signifying its transfer of ownership. The donation of 85 acres, named Cattail Regional Park, is the 36th park in the regional NOVA Parks system. As a continuation of its tradition of philanthropy, the…

‘Music for Dessert’ at Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center

January 3, 2024

The Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center, located at 36441 Blueridge View Lane in Purcellville, will present an eight-week music series in January and February to introduce musical performers to Loudoun County audiences.  The music series, “Music for Dessert,” will feature regional talent and a variety of music genres with live music for both…

Climb baby, climb!

January 3, 2024

Steph Littenberg is the female tree climbing champion in the Mid-Atlantic for three years running, is currently ranked second in the nation (missed being number one by one point) and she is number six in the world.