‘Cookin’ With Squirrl’ Serves Up Food, Fun and Philanthropy
Adam “Squirrl” McClintock has two passions in life: cooking and helping people. The Marine Corps veteran and Leesburg resident launched
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‘Out of the Water:’ Secrets and the Power of Love in Loudoun Author’s New Novel
Is it better to know the truth? That’s the question at the heart of Loudoun author Ann Marie Stewart’s second
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‘There’s No Substitute for Live Music’: The Waterford Concert Series Is Back
The innovative Houston-based wind quintet WindSync was slated to perform at the Waterford Concert Series in the spring of 2020—in
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The Spice of Life: At Sisters Garlic Co. It’s a Family Affair
The garlic room at Sisters Garlic Co. smells like heaven: earthy, zesty, homey, and inviting. Built near the barn at
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Creativity and Community for a Cause: The Crossroads Music Festival Is Back Sept. 18
The past 18 months have been a roller coaster for local musicians and music lovers: from a shutdown during the worst days of the pandemic to a renaissance of sorts at outdoor venues this summer. Now organizers of one of the county’s best-known benefit concerts are bringing it back to downtown Leesburg. The Crossroads Music Festival returns Saturday, Sept. 18.
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‘The Best Thing That Happened for Me’: Making Connections at Loudoun’s Crossroads Jobs
When Debbie Bowman and her adult daughter Aryn moved to Loudoun from Florida in 2019, a series of tough life
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Chainsaws and Chisels: For Sculptor Patrick Burns, The Joy is in The Detail
For sculptor and woodworker Patrick Burns, it’s all about listening to the wood. Burns has been quietly running his studio
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‘Just Brave Enough, Just Crazy Enough:’ Ashburn’s McKenna Smet Makes National Handball Team
Most people don’t suddenly become world-class athletes in their early 30s. But Ashburn’s McKenna Smet has the ability, determination and
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‘None Are Free Until All Are Free’: Loudoun Embraces Juneteenth Celebrations
When Virginia declared Juneteenth a state holiday last year, Irvin Greene was determined to launch a celebration in his hometown.
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As Youth Hockey Booms, Girls Get in The Game
When Erika Valentine tells new friends about her two hockey-playing kids, they often assume both are boys. But Valentine’s 10-year-old
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