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The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating vandalism at the African American Burial Ground in Ashburn Virginia. Loudoun Co. Sheriff investigating vandalism at African …. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating vandalism at the African American Burial Ground in Ashburn Virginia. The District’s cherry blossoms do a lot more...

Quick retail roundup of some new businesses at local shopping centers or other locations around the area:. The new Salon Lofts at the Village Leesburg has officially opened its doors. The 5,700 s.f. space is near the CMX movie theater and features individual suites that hair stylists and other beauty professionals can rent to set up their own mini-salons.

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A new restaurant and bar called the Potomac Taphouse is in the works for the area — and it’s taking over the space vacated by a popular Vietnamese restaurant. We’re talking about the former Saigon Outcast spot in the University Commerce Center off George Washington Boulevard in Ashburn.

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 12:27 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Darnestown. According to MCPD, “The preliminary investigation has revealed that the driver of a gray Toyota 4Runner was traveling west in the 14400 block of Turkey Foot Road. For reasons that are still under investigation, the Toyota left the roadway and struck multiple trees, causing the vehicle to overturn. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The Montgomery County Department of Police, Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating this collision. A news release will be distributed once more information is available, including the name of the deceased following proper notification of next of kin.”

Students intervened when a 31-year-old man tried to kidnap one of their classmates at a school bus stop outside of Washington, D.C., officials said. The post ‘Very brave children’: Middle schoolers stop man from kidnapping classmate at bus stop first appeared on Law & Crime.

The driver of a Toyota 4Runner was pronounced dead at the scene in Gaithersburg on Wednesday after their car left the road, struck several trees and overturned, Montgomery County Police announced in a news release. Police said the cause of the collision, which occurred at 12:27 a.m. on the 11440...

PURCELLVILLE, Va., March 20, 2023 — Loudoun County is hosting a community meeting to provide an update to the public on the proposed Route 7 and Route 690 (Hillsboro Road) interchange in the Town of Purcellville. The meeting will be Friday, March 24, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Purcellville Train Station, 200 N. 21st St. in Purcellville. Members of the public are invited to attend to learn and ask questions about the project.

Macy's has confirmed that four of its locations will close by April 2023. Macy's had already closed dozens of stores in the past years and plans to close around 125 stores, or a fifth of its locations, over a three-year period. The four locations closing are in California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Maryland.

The legislation would enhance these credits for senior citizens and military veterans. Frederick, Md (KM) Two bills which would enhance property tax credits for Frederick County’s senior citizens and retired military will once again undergo public hearings. The Council on Tuesday approved amendments to these measures which would reduce the amount of credits being provided.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Police have arrested two men in connection to a deadly shooting earlier this month. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD), officers were called to the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7. When officers arrived,...

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A Smithsburg resident was among the fatalities last Thursday after a head-on crash on U.S. 40 east of the Washington County/Frederick County line, according to Maryland State Police. Shawn Patrick Whalen, 56, of Smithsburg, was the driver of the 2019 Ford F-150 pickup truck in the crash that occurred Thursday...

We’ve heard of groundbreakings before, but we don’t recall a “wall breaking.” But that’s what Loudoun Hunger Relief held today as they prepare to expand and open a new community market. The project will take Loudoun Hunger Relief’s location on Miller Drive SE in Leesburg...

PURCELLVILLE COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR HOMELESS COMMUNITY. PURCELLVILLE, Va., March 21, 2023 — The Purcellville Police Department is proud to partner with the local non-profit organization, Leadership Loudoun, in collecting daily essential items benefiting homeless individuals, as well as individuals with unstable housing situations in our community. Items collected will be distributed at the first Loudoun County Homeless Resource & Prevention Fair taking place on April 29, 2023 in Leesburg, Virginia. Donations will be distributed to individuals attending the event, which will bring together organizations and service providers working to ensure the health and safety of this vulnerable population. Due to the current police facility renovations, donations can be dropped off at the Purcellville Town Hall during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), located at 221 South Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, Virginia. Donations will be accepted through April 14th.

Many Loudoun County residents are familiar with EatLoco — the organization behind two of the area’s most popular farmers markets. Now, they are getting ready to launch their third market at an up-and-coming retail and residential center in Ashburn. EatLoco will launch a new farmers market at Loudoun...

KENSINGTON, Md. — A 27-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to killing her 92-year-old roommate in Montgomery County nearly two years ago. Editor's Note: Some of the details in the story may be considered disturbing. Read with caution. According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, Julie Birch pleaded guilty...

3/10/23 1:01 p.m. 200 Block of Willie Palmer Way Hit and Run. The complainant parked his undamaged vehicle in the lot at approximately noon. He returned to the car at 1:00 p.m. and noticed damage on his passenger side fender. No note with information was left and there were no cameras in the area. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Officer Nett at 540-338-7422 x2122.

Editor: Running through recent letters and articles is an unmentioned theme: our representative system of government no longer represents the public. Instead, leaders cater to personal interests, their party, and their ideology. Take the push in Loudoun for collective bargaining. Did the public ask for this? What possible benefits could there be for us?

The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office on March 16 arrested three suspects in connection with a Jan. 23 arson at 59 Clubhouse Drive, SW, in Leesburg. The structure, formerly operated as the clubhouse for Westpark Golf Club, was the subject of an ongoing investigation of other fires that occurred around Jan. 9 of this year.