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Local woman helps lead one of NASA’s most high-flying projects
FROM ASHBURN TO THE SPACE STATION By Chris Wadsworth Robyn Gatens just can’t turn off the science. In her free time, she’s fiddling around with […]
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Brain power led one local man to a fun, new career
TRIVIAL PURSUIT By Chris Wadsworth In this day and age of superhero movies around every corner, it must be nice to have a superpower. Chris […]
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Local lawyer is a master in competitive axe throwing
THE AXE FACTOR By Jill Devine Photos by Astri Wee Like most attorneys, Suzanne Bassett flings a heavy satchel over her shoulder when she leaves […]
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She’s Miss Virginia USA – and a local first responder. Meet Ashburn’s Kailee Horvath.
A Helmet & A Crown By Chris Wadsworth For Kailee Horvath, 23, helping protect people runs in the family. Her father, Julius, signed on with […]
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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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Ashburn Farm woman spreads goodwill with her crocheted creations
THE CROCHET LADY By Jill Devine “Hey, are you the crochet lady?” It’s a question that Jessica Judkins is asked a lot lately. “I take […]
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Local soccer star soars to new heights
THE FANTASTIC MISS FOX By Jim Lenahan Leslie Fox still remembers that time when another mom made a snarky comment about her daughter. Parents don’t […]
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Broad Run grad completes non-stop Appalachian Trail hike
200 DAYS, 2,193 MILES By Jill Devine Hiking the entire Appalachian Trail is something many people muse about as a “bucket list” item, something to […]
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Stone Bridge grad finds success coaching football overseas
OUR OWN TED LASSO By Chris Wadsworth Well, what do you know — Ashburn has its very own “Ted Lasso.” The uber-popular TV show is […]
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Ashburn woman produces documentary on childhood cancer
A PROMISE MADE By Chris Wadsworth It’s a bittersweet memory — a mix of happy times and terrible loss — that endures for the many […]