Letter: Susan Platt, Leesburg
Editor: I have been politically active my entire life. I fought hard for issues I thought were right and that
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Letter: David W. Walker, Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Editor: Memorial Day to me is the most precious of all our national holidays—the day we set aside to honor
Read moreLetter: Timothy Rush, Leesburg
Editor: We properly condemn the murderous white nationalism of the shooter in Buffalo, but support it in Ukraine. This has
Read moreLetter: Natalie Pien, Leesburg
Editor: Three years ago, on May 17 and 18, 2019, hundreds of Virginians united in common cause to oppose unjust and
Read moreLetter: Mike Panchura, Sterling
Editor: To repair the reputation of the Democrat Party, we must unite to give a long time-out to all incumbent
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Editor: I want to thank LCPS for their openness to studying Critical Race Theory, not to have it taught but
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The Rise and Demise of the W&OD Railroad
During the mid-19th century, travel through Loudoun County was difficult since many roads were muddy during wet seasons, and using horses to ride or pull wagons was slow. The C&O Canal and the B&O Railroad in Maryland both offered travel/shipping options to those near the Potomac River who could cross it when river conditions permitted. But the canal was prone to shutting down during droughts and freezes, and crossing the river with cargo was risky and cumbersome.
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Read moreLetter: Heather Gottlieb, Leesburg
Editor: I was happy to see Jason Miyares condemn racism after the Buffalo massacre, but what we really need is
Read moreLetter: Michael Cummins, Lansdowne
Editor: The political action committee, Fight for Schools, promotes itself as a nonpartisan parents’ advocacy group. However, a look at
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