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La Prensa’s making news with its terrific tacos and tapas By Laura Longley Take two adventurous chefs—Santosh Tiptur and Tomas Lobato—and blend the distinctive tastes of Mexico and Spain into a perfect recipe for success: La Prensa Tacos and Tapas in Sterling’s Nokes Plaza. Tiptur, La Prensa’s owner, has mentored Lobato for many years…
By Charlotte Lobring, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Begin with a young, uninspired artist and then explode into a colorful and harmonious celebration of the artists all on roller skates, of course. Rock Ridge High School’s Xanadu was a highly professional and lively production with a cast and crew that went above and beyond at all…
Make New Friends is a newly released children’s book targeted to elementary students. It is written by local authors, Beverly and Alyssa Samuel, a mother and daughter duo. They are long-term residents of Loudoun County. The book tells a story of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a fun way as Ava, a friendly girl, starts her…
Historic Garden Week is coming so save the dates: April 23 – 30, 2022. As part of America’s largest “Open House,” the Leesburg Garden Club invites you to stroll along Cornwall Street, the heart of Leesburg’s Historic District. Established in 1757, as the seat of Loudoun County, Leesburg is situated in Virginia’s premier horse and…
By Andrea Gaines Who knew that something as common as every day hot chocolate had such a fascinating history. Learning about its history, and savoring it with that history in mind can turn an ordinary winter day into a trip back through time to when chocolate itself was first “discovered.” The powdered drink mixtures we…
By Andrea Gaines At six-two, he is just over 230 lbs. of determination, grit, and smarts. Playing in the NFL, he told us, would be “a dream come true.” But, he’s got way bigger plans than that. Way bigger plans. Like working with kids. Establishing himself as a super personal trainer and businessman. And, who…
The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association recognized two recipients of their 2021 Heritage Hero Award in December—Mary Leigh McDaniel and George L. Ohrstrom II. The Heritage Hero Award is given to individuals or groups who have demonstrated years of preservation leadership and responsible stewardship in the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area. Their preservation efforts have made…
Patriot Disposal Services will provide two pickups for curbside trash customers in January. Leesburg residents can put their live Christmas trees at the curb for recycling collection in January. The Town’s trash collection contractor, Patriot Disposal Services, will collect and recycle Christmas trees on the following days: Monday, Jan. 3 Monday, Jan. 10 Remove all…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the design concept for the Douglass Community Center Playground Replacement Project at its Sept. 21, 2021, meeting. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will present the new playground design to the public Thursday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at Douglass Community…
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® installed its 2022 president and Board of Directors on Thursday, Dec. 9, during its annual Holiday Party and Installation event. Rich Blessing was installed as the 2022 president of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®. Blessing will serve as the 59th president of the Association, which serves more than…