Jan Mercker, Author at Loudoun Now

Loudoun’s Hot Shots: Meet Those on the Front Lines of the Vaccination Effort

2021-04-222021-04-22 Jan Mercker 0 Comments

Throughout the pandemic year, superheroes have emerged in all walks of life. In 2021, some of the most visible heroes

2021-04-152021-04-15 Jan Mercker 0 Comments

For more than 50 years, spectators have lined the picturesque lane at Oatlands on the second Sunday in April for

2021-04-012021-04-01 Jan Mercker 0 Comments

When times are tough, sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most. A home-cooked meal or a custom birthday cake

2021-03-252021-03-25 Jan Mercker 0 Comments

What does a high school yearbook look like in a year like no other? Martha Akers, the legendary yearbook advisor

2021-03-112021-03-11 Jan Mercker 0 Comments

When textile artist Khadija Sareshwala moved to Ashburn four years ago, she built a bridge to her home in India

2021-03-042021-03-04 Jan Mercker 0 Comments

When Maria McDonald was a kid, she was a devoted fan of the beloved PBS documentary series “Nature.” “Every Sunday

2021-02-252021-02-26 Jan Mercker 0 Comments

Loudoun has plenty of literary talent—and lots of great stories, told and untold. Now three local authors are exploring some

2021-02-042021-02-04 Jan Mercker 0 Comments

When Leesburg-based photographer Kathy Kupka jumped into the online dating scene as a 69-year-old widow, it was an eye-opening experience.

2021-01-282021-01-28 Jan Mercker 0 Comments

For more than two decades, the legendary singer/songwriter Dolly Parton put books in the hands of America’s youngest kids. Now,

2021-01-212021-01-21 Jan Mercker 0 Comments

How do you balance running a business with the pressures of middle school? For 14-year-old Mahsa Riar, the answer is