Investigation Ongoing After Loudoun County Stabbing, Suspect Arrested
Loudoun County, Va. (DG) – A man is in custody in Loudoun County after deputies say a stabbing left a victim with serious injuries. The incident happened Sunday around 6:20 PM on Black Forest Lane, where authorities found a man who had been stabbed multiple times. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
This Hidden Bookstore in Virginia Transforms Browsing Into a Journey
There is a bookstore in Northern Virginia where the shelves stretch on longer than you expect, the prices make you do a double-take, and the checkout line sometimes includes people pushing carts stacked two feet high with finds. It is the kind of place where you walk in looking for one novel and walk out carrying a bag of books, a couple of...
Hylton bait and switch robs America’s veterans
According to a lawsuit filed by the National Museum of Americans in Wartime, the Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation has reneged on a pledged donation of 67 acres in Prince William County, Virginia, that was to be the home site for the long-proposed museum project honoring U.S. veterans. Museum attorneys also claim the foundation used […]
Bargain Hunters From All Over Virginia Flock To This Jaw-Droppingly Huge Thrift Store
If you’ve ever wondered where all the smart shoppers in Virginia disappear to on weekends, they’re probably at Unique Thrift Store in Falls Church. This isn’t just a thrift store; it’s a phenomenon. You know how most thrift stores feel like someone’s garage sale that got...
‘I want my 80 bucks back’: Maryland driver disputes historic plates change
Retired Damascus resident Steve Payne loves his 2002 Chevrolet S-10 truck, which has well over 150,000 miles. His truck, which he wants to keep driving until it hits about 300,000 miles, was classified in Maryland as historic until recently. “For many years, to qualify for historic plates, the car had...
2 Dogs Dead, Resident Rescued From Burning Home With Critical Injuries In Fairfax County
Firefighters in Fairfax County were called around 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, to the 2100 block of Basset Street in Fort Hunt, where passersby reported smoke. Upon arrival, crews from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department upgraded the call to a house fire, officials said. Crews found one person inside while battling the blaze.
Signage Up at Montgomery County’s First Wild Birds Unlimited
Permanent signage is now in place at the future home of Montgomery County’s first Wild Birds Unlimited at the Traville Village Center, signaling continued progress toward the store’s anticipated opening later this year. The new location at 9735 Traville Gateway Drive in Rockville/N. Potomac will bring the popular...
Lovettsville Stabbing Suspect Denied Bond
A Purcellville-area man accused of stabbing another person in Lovettsville on Sunday night was denied bond by a Loudoun General District Court judge today. Khalil O'Bannion, 20, is charged with malicious wounding. According to testimony from Det. Dylan Shockey during the bond hearing, O’Bannion allegedly approached a group of juveniles...
New Paris Baguette ready to roll in Reston
Northern Virginia’s newest Paris Baguette bakery and restaurant is ready to open its doors – and we’ve got a sneak peek inside. The big day will be tomorrow – Wednesday, April 15. A training session for friends of the owners was held on Tuesday. The Burn...
New furniture showroom celebrates grand opening in Sterling
An elegant new furniture showroom called Fitz Fine Furniture is celebrating its grand opening this week in Sterling. As The Burn reported last summer, Fitz has moved into the building at 1100 West Church Road that was previously the IMI Furniture showroom. “The project represents a full redevelopment of the...

















