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Leesburg Police Seek Additional Witnesses to Battlefield Parkway Crash
The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a crash that seriously injured two adults Saturday evening. The crash happened in the area of the Marketplace at Potomac Station shopping center shortly before 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9. A SUV that was southbound on Battlefield Parkway struck a light pole and caught fire.
Photo Gallery: Leesburg Christmas Parade
The streets of downtown Leesburg Saturday night were lined with community members gathering to watch the town's Christmas parade travel down King Street to see the floats, fire trucks, animals, lights, music and more. A three-float entry from the Old Mill Kennel Boarding Kennel was presented with the 2023 Holiday...
A Culinary Journey: 3 Leesburg Mexican Restaurants That Will Transport You to Mexico
# Exploring the Top 3 Mexican Restaurants in Leesburg In this article, we're taking a culinary journey through Leesburg, focusing on three standout Mexican restaurants. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these establishments? We'd love to hear about your experiences. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Noodle Nirvana in Leesburg: Top 3 Bowls to Slurp
This article presents a culinary exploration of three noodle spots in Leesburg. Have you had the chance to sample any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below:
1 dead, 1 charged after UTV crash
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) crash left one man injured and another dead on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Trooper B.S. Barker and Senior Trooper C. S. Barrett responded to Knott Road in Shepherdstown, West Virginia to assist EMS with an unconscious person. Upon arrival Troopers learned...
Weekly Safety Report: Vehicle Crash, Stabbing, Property Destruction, and Currency Seizure impact Loudoun County, Virginia
This week in Loudoun County, Virginia, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a vehicle crash with life-threatening injuries, a non-fatal stabbing, destruction of property incidents, and the seizure of a large sum of money at the airport.
Snow Totals Across the DMV, Per the National Weather Service
The flip from rain to snow started earlier than initially anticipated, allowing for heavier bursts of snow to accumulate even though ground temps were well above freezing. The precipitation also cooled things faster/more than anticipated, bringing temps to around freezing (or below) for many in the area. Because of that,...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Puppies Up for Adoption in leesburg, VA
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of leesburg..
Letter: Tom Marshall, Leesburg
Editor: I want to echo the coherent conclusions and reasons provided by Derrick Max in his Dec. 7 letter to the editor. After two full terms representing the Leesburg District on the School Board, I was appointed by the existing School Board to fill the vacated seat in December 2021 for the 2022 school year. When the issue of collective bargaining was brought to the School Board in 2022, I asked the Loudoun Education Association, which seeks to be the union representative for LCPS, if they could ensure that Loudoun County Public School students would not be held hostage to binding arbitration. They declined to give me that assurance. My decision to not support considering the LEA’s collective bargaining proposal was based on this failure.
Crash involving at least 10 cars blocks lanes in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Drivers should expect delays on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County after a crash involving at least 10 cars has blocked some lanes. David Pazos, a public information officer for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services said emergency crews were called to a collision involving multiple vehicles just before 9 a.m.
Growing store chain opens another location in West Virginia
A popular food store chain recently opened another new location in West Virginia this week. Read on to learn more. On Thursday, December 7, 2023, the popular food and fueling station chain Sheetz celebrated the grand opening of its newest West Virginia location in Charles Town, according to an opening event announcement posted on the company's Facebook page.
Police Investigating 7-Eleven Armed Robbery; Surveillance Video Released
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at a 7-Eleven in the 10200 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.
Village of Philomont Added to National Register
The National Park Service has approved the addition of the Village of Philomont to the National Register of Historic Places. The application was sponsored by the Philomont Village Foundation and compiled by historic preservationist Jane Covington who worked with lifelong resident and historian Laura Pearson. The submission focused on the community’s role in Loudoun County’s agricultural and commercial industry through the 19th and early 20th centuries and the village’s location at the half-way point for travelers on the 15-mile Snickersville Turnpike that connects Aldie and Bluemont, which was added to the National Register in 2022.
Hammerhead Construction is busy all over Ashburn — and beyond
Ashburn is growing – of that there is no doubt. New residential communities, new schools, new shopping centers and office parks. Every time you turn around, it seems another “coming soon” banner is hanging on a building or storefront. Another sign you might see next to the...
Savor the Flavors: Top 4 Latin American Restaurants in Leesburg You Must Try
In this article, we will be exploring four fantastic Latin American restaurants located in Leesburg. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments yet? If you have, we would love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below.
Centers of controversy: Is there enough energy for Md. to meet its tech ambitions?
Ashburn, Virginia, lies in the shadow of Dulles International Airport. It’s best known as the home of the Washington Commanders training facilities and corporate offices. But a drive around the community reveals a curious landscape. Mixed in with the suburban sprawl of townhouses and strip malls are dozens of enormous warehouse buildings, the size of airport hangars or even bigger. Many have no windows.
Evergreen Mill Road widening project advances
The Evergreen Mills Road widening project is advancing, with the design phase expected to be completed and land acquisition to begin this winter. The widening will encompass approximately 1.3 miles of Evergreen Mill Road from the Heritage High School entrance, south of Battlefield Parkway, to South King Street/Route 15. The existing two-lane road will be widened to a four-lane street with sidewalk on one side and a shared use path on the other side. Preliminary construction has begun on utility relocations, curb, gutter, and storm drainage, according to Scott Parker, senior planning project manager with the Town of Leesburg.