Amazing Kids
Ashburn writer wins poetry contest with her moving words
Many Americans were inspired by Amanda Gorman, the 23-year-old poet who read one of her works at January’s inauguration of President Joe Biden. Now, Ashburn […]
Year: 2021
Feature Stories
Ashburn woman solves a childhood mystery — 38 years later
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE By Chris Wadsworth For Liz Schnelzer, it was a magical time. Summers on Fire Island, N.Y., staying at her family’s cottage […]
Feature Stories
The Guinness Brewery near Baltimore is a rollicking good time
Roll out the Barrel By Chris Wadsworth Guys are under a lot of pressure in Ashburn. It’s an affluent community where lots of men enjoy […]
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Saigon Outcast brings unique new features to local dining scene
VIET CASUAL By Chris Wadsworth Nancy Gregory is a self-described “picky eater.” She’s not a fan of spicy foods. She doesn’t like many condiments. So […]
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Ashburn’s boxing champion reflects on her mighty career
Sho-Nuff Nelson By Jill Devine Tori Nelson has the kind of hands you might expect of a 12-belt world champion boxer. Broad and thick, they […]
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Pickleball growing in popularity around the region
Primetime for Pickleball By Jill Devine When retired IBM executive Dave Bauer moved from his long-time Fairfax City home to Ashburn’s Ashby Ponds in December […]
Amazing Kids
Ashburn teen finds self-esteem, confidence in the world of pageants
Beautiful Inside and Out By Jill Devine Watching 17-year-old Amya Caldwell gracefully float across the stage in a beaded ball gown at this year’s Miss […]
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Best of Ashburn 2021 voting now open
Voting is now open in Ashburn Magazine’s annual Best of Ashburn competition. Click here to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses, people and […]
Feature Stories
Ashburn man’s childhood pastime becomes lifelong passion
MODEL BEHAVIOR by Chris Wadsworth There is something magical about a model train. Whether on display at a museum or a shopping mall, young and […]
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Meet the winners of Ashburn Magazine’s Holiday Decorating Contest
SMILES & JOY For the Jurkowski family in Brambleton, holiday decorating is serious business. Todd and Allison and their children, Maddy, 11, and Lexi, 7, […]