Ashburn VA

While Tom Petty has taught us that the waiting is often the hardest part, it is equally true that anticipation can make a desired arrival even sweeter. Expanding juggernaut Van Leeuwen is preparing to reward the patience shown by Ashburn ice cream enthusiasts; the chain is showing indicators that the wait for its treats is nearly over, reports local media outlet The Burn.

The new restaurant Falcon & Fig has announced the date of its soft opening in Loudoun County. It will begin welcoming guests next Friday, May 15. As readers of The Burn know, Falcon & Fig is taking the place of the much loved Vino Bistro restaurant at the Village at Leesburg center.

Two bald eagles were released back into the wild in Virginia after they were poisoned at the Loudoun County landfill, believed to be caused by pentobarbital poisoning from an animal euthanized with "euthanasia solution".

Two Leesburg structure fires that happened an hour apart Tuesday were caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, the Fire Marshal's Office said Wednesday. A statement from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue said that the two-alarm fire on Sunset Course Terrace started around 12:20 p.m. and spread to two adjacent townhomes. Two residents were evaluated for smoke inhalation and one was taken to...

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — An abandoned building listed for sale went up in flames on Sunday. Now, investigators believe the fire could have been intentional. Fire crews were called to 11100 block of Popes Head Road shortly after 3 a.m., for reports of a fire. When they arrived, crews found a one-story building engulfed in flames.

A new indoor golf simulator venue in Leesburg is officially open for tee times starting today, Thursday, May 7. That’s the word from the team at Back Nine, a national brand that is expanding into Northern Virginia. Back Nine is located at 316 East Market Street, Unit A in...

Something interesting is happening in Cambridge, Maryland, and it involves retirees who’ve figured out that waterfront living doesn’t have to cost a fortune. This Eastern Shore town is becoming a retirement hotspot for people who did the math and realized their Social Security checks actually go pretty far when housing doesn’t eat 60 percent of their income.

Montgomery County Police released its daily crime summary, highlighting several reported incidents across the county on May 5, 2026. The 1st District, which covers Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and surrounding areas, reported a residential burglary in the 600 block of Monroe Street. According to MCPD, two suspects were discovered inside a vacant apartment by maintenance staff sometime between 5pm Monday, May 4 and 8:35am...

DICKERSON, MD. - Seven people were injured Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash in Frederick County, Maryland, according to state police. The crash occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on the 5900 block of Dickerson Road in Dickerson. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to the scene after receiving reports of a collision involving a Mazda passenger vehicle and a Subaru SUV...

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue investigators are seeking additional information related to a Sunday fire at a vacant home.