13 people arrested following drug bust in Maryland
MARYLAND — A large-scale drug trafficking organization operating across multiple states has been dismantled following a lengthy investigation, resulting in 13 arrests and more charges pending. Wes Moore joined local, state and federal law enforcement officials Tuesday in Salisbury to announce the results of the operation. Authorities said the...
The Glamies Review: ‘Clue’ at Park ViewHigh School
A dead body? A rope? Many suspects? Clue (High School Edition) at Park View High grabs the audience immediately. Bright, dramatic lights highlight each character. Based on the 1985 Paramount film and the classic board game, the play is a funny, suspenseful murder-mystery. Six guests gather at Boddy Manor for dinner and must figure out who killed their host. From the first shocking...
2026 Lab of the Year Runner Up: Inova Blood Donor Services
Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS) is one of the recipients of Medical Laboratory Observer's 2026 Lab of the Year Runner Up Awards! They are located in Sterling, VA and serve more than 8 million patients. They administered more than 550,000 tests in 2025, with only eight techs. The laboratory and donation center work hand in hand to deliver quality and compassionate care. IBDS’ resilience...
Mixed-Use Project Eyed at Former Piano Company Site in Leesburg
Leesburg’s Board of Architectural Review in March took a preliminary look at plans to construct a mixed-use project on the site of the former Piano Company building at 206 E. Market St. The BAR earlier approved plans for an office building on the downtown lot, but the new proposal...
As data center noise concerns grow, Loudoun Co. officials discuss possible mitigation efforts
STERLING, Va. — For nine years, Lindsay Shaw enjoyed the quiet of her suburban neighborhood. Now, the cybersecurity professional says she and her neighbors are unable to avoid a 24-hour whistle that has turned their homes far from tranquil. The source of the sound is a Vantage data center...
Feds Blast ‘Insane’ Plea Deal In Fairfax County Murder Case
Federal immigration officials are blasting a controversial plea deal in a Virginia murder case, calling it “insane” and warning it could put the public at risk. The criticism came this week, when the US Department of Homeland Security publicly condemned the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s O…
Loudoun County now offering Senior Smart Trip cards
These cards are free fare cards available to residents age 65 or older. It automatically applies a 50% discount on fares for Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Loudoun County Transit's commuter bus and other transit services that accept Smart Trip cards.
2 arrested in Montgomery County after driver in stolen vehicle tried to flee officers
Two people were arrested last month after police said they were stopped in a stolen vehicle and tried to flee the scene in Montgomery County, authorities say. The incident happened March 18, when officers say they saw a vehicle traveling erratically at a high rate of speed. A license plate check showed the tag had been reported stolen.
Update on new restaurants coming to One Loudoun
With this past weekend’s official opening of the new Arhaus furniture store at One Loudoun, the fences around the center’s new expansion area came down. This allowed The Burn to get a closer look at the spaces where several exciting new restaurants are coming and gauge how far along in the process they are.
‘It’s serious:’ Massive car rallies leave Rockville business owners on edge
Cameras caught massive crowds of people gathering in the parking lot of an industrial business complex in the middle of the night on Southlawn Lane over the weekend.

















