Commonwealth’s Attorney Sues Vice Mayor in Ongoing Purcellville Controversy
Commonwealth’s Attorney Bob Anderson is suing Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett and the town, bringing the total number of ongoing lawsuits related to the Town Council’s ongoing controversy to five. In his 33-page filing, Anderson alleges that Nett made false and defamatory statements in both...
Just Like Nothing (else) on Earth: The Union Cemetery
I was on a recent foray into our area’s attractions of interest, when a unique portion of our locality’s past sort of reached out and joined in on the visit: on my first-ever official tour of Union Cemetery in Leesburg, I suddenly found myself in the mythically named Potter’s Field.
Purcellville Residents Organize Opposition to Valley Commerce Center
Purcellville residents are looking to organize opposition to a proposed flex industrial development through coordinated email campaigns, signs, social media posts, and turnout at an upcoming public hearing on the plan. The nearly 1 million-square-foot Valley Commerce Center, proposed by JK Land Holdings, is located...
Grand Jury to Hear Case in 2025 Cigarette Robbery
A Loudoun grand jury is set to hear the case against one of three men charged in an armed robbery last year at a Lucketts-area gas station after the man waived his right to a preliminary hearing yesterday. Christopher Shirley is charged with two counts of robbery while using a...
If You Love Antiquing, You’ll Absolutely Fall In Love With This Small Virginia Town
Imagine a place where “new” is a relative term that generally refers to anything built after the Civil War. Welcome to Middleburg, Virginia, where the antique shops outnumber the fast-food restaurants by a ratio that would make any preservationist weep with joy. Actually, there aren’t any fast-food restaurants,...
Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder
Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly struck the father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates with his vehicle. A news release from the Montgomery County Department of Police did not name Yates' father as the alleged victim in the...
Traveling Children’s Bookstore Opens Brick-and-Mortar Location in Leesburg
A cozy new chapter is beginning for a local bookstore on wheels. The Littlest Bookshop, a traveling children’s bookstore, opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Leesburg on April 1. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for April 12. The shop will be inside King Street Collective — a marketplace...
Woman dead, man hospitalized after house fire in Chevy Chase
An investigation is underway after a woman died in a house fire in Chevy Chase early Friday morning.
Work underway on new Panda Express in Herndon
Way back in late 2024, we told readers about plans for a new Panda Express restaurant in Herndon. Now, after what seemed like a very long wait, construction work is underway on the project. The Burn went by the site at 598 Elden Street and the doors were open and...
Pakistani Street Food Spot “Desi Cravingz” Opens This Weekend
A new Pakistani street food spot is making its debut in Rockville this weekend. Desi Cravingz is hosting its soft opening on Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th from 4pm-8pm at 200 N Washington Street. The concept will focus on bold, flavorful street eats, with a limited menu available during the opening weekend.
