Amazing Kids
Local gymnast competes on international stage this summer
LET THE GAMES BEGIN By Chris Wadsworth Lauren Brendlinger was definitely an energetic kid. The rising senior at Broad Run High School describes herself as […]
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Stone Bridge grad Jonathan Allen emerges as a leader for his hometown NFL team
TAKING COMMAND By Rick Snider Jonathan Allen stood on the goal line awaiting the biggest moment of his life. The Stone Bridge High School defensive […]
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Four-footed Ashburn neighbors help students learn by helping them relax
BINGO & KARMA By Cynthia Gonzalez Many dogs probably spend their days playing, sleeping, getting treats and going for walks. Pretty easy duty. But some […]
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Chefs at Fleur de Cuisine have overcome adversity on their way to success
HOME COOKING By Chris Wadsworth Evelyn Willis leads a hectic life. The Ashburn Village resident is a senior flight attendant with United Airlines. She is […]
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Venture into the heart of a Virginia mountain via a historic train passage
TUNNEL THROUGH TIME By Glenda C. Booth Photos by Jack Looney “Until you go there, you just don’t get the tunnel.” That’s what Paul Wagner […]
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High-end auto dealer sets up shop in Ashburn
RIDING IN STYLE By Chris Wadsworth Photos by Andrew Sample Sometimes it seems Ashburn is a mix of money and modesty. For every million-dollar home […]
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Ashburn resident Barbara Buer has created amazing art for six decades
STILL BLOOMING By Jill Devine In the competitive world of fine arts, it can take years of education and training before a serious artist can […]
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Local park named for black entrepreneur of the early 1800s
WHO WAS BAZIL NEWMAN? By Jill Devine Loudoun County has seen many changes throughout history, but one thing has remained constant: the unyielding beauty of […]
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Meet the brothers behind an Ashburn restaurant and gas station empire
FUEL FOR SUCCESS By Chris Wadsworth It’s a name nearly every Ashburn resident will recognize immediately — Rubino. As in Rubino’s Pizzeria, the popular restaurant […]
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Local bars offer unique takes on the popular bloody mary
No Limits By Chris Wadsworth When you order a beer, you know exactly what to expect. Same with a glass of wine. A gin martini, […]