Opening day approaching for Loudoun’s El Jefe Tacos
It’s been more than two years since we first reported on plans for a new taco joint in southern Loudoun County, but it looks like opening day is finally drawing near. We’re talking about El Jefe Tacos & Cantina coming to the East Gate Marketplace shopping center. That’s at the intersection of Highway 50 and Tall...
Local couple opens unique new pastry shop in Ashburn
The couple walked into the new American Kolache bakery in Ashburn with serious looks on their faces and a giving off a rather cool demeanor. “[They] said they were from Texas and had high expectations,” recalled co-owner Alex Stimpson. “After taking some kolaches outside, about five minutes later, they came back in...
Maryland Man Cut Security Cables, Fled AT&T Store In Leesburg Before Christmas: Police
The theft happened at the AT&T Store at 1604 Village Market Boulevard in Leesburg on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., according to the Leesburg Police Department. Police say a male suspect entered the store, used a tool to cut the security cables attached to merchandise, and fled...
Woman accused of pulling victim from vehicle during carjacking in Fairfax County
A 28-year-old woman was arrested after pulling a victim from his vehicle during a carjacking after she was refused a ride in Fairfax County, police said.
CBS News town hall with Maryland’s Governor brings conversation, protest to Cambridge
It is not every day that a network news town hall event takes place right here on Delmarva. On Thursday evening, CBS News set up shop at the historic 'Packing House' in Cambridge for an interview with Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
Ashburn entrepreneur starts online bookstore
If you’re a bibliophile, a book lover, you want to spend most of your time around books – reading in a cozy corner, browsing the shelves at a bookshop, maybe discussing your latest reads in a book club. In that case, Jess Taylor is definitely a book lover....
To George Mason students, Ilia Malinin’s shocking finish doesn’t diminish who he is
At 9:49 a.m. Friday, Madison Felton texted her three friends with the good news. "I secured the seats," Felton's message read. Eight hours later before Ilia Malinin took the ice to perform in the free skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Felton reserved a second-row table front and center of the big screen on the first...
Trial Set for Brothers Charged in 16-Year-Old’s Murder
A nine-day jury trial has been set for two brothers charged in an April 2025 shooting that left a 16-year-old boy dead. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested Fadlalla Mohamed, 20, of Ashburn, in connection with a fatal shooting in the Broadlands Apartments neighborhood. His brother, Faris, a minor, was also...
Judge Penney Azcarate reflects on Johnny Depp and Brendan Banfield trials
FAIRFAX, Va. — The judge who presided over one of the most closely watched televised trials in Fairfax County says the case that brought her international attention does not define her career. "I think my resume, some people would just put 'was the judge in the Johnny Depp trial',"...
Au Pair Helped Convict Lover In Reston Love Triangle Murder — Still Gets Max...
Juliana Peres Magalhaes, 25, was sentenced to 10 years behind bars for shooting and killing 39-year-old Joseph Ryan on Feb. 24, 2023, Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced Friday, Feb. 13. Magalhaes was working as an au pair for Brendan and Christine Banfield in Reston when she began...

















