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Racing for the Gold

Racing for the Gold

Virginia Gold Cup Draws Thousands of Horse Racing Fans

On a day when the equestrian world celebrated Big Brown's victory at the Kentucky Derby, some 50,000 spectators lined Great Meadow in The Plains to take in the spectacle of the 83rd Virginia Gold Cup Races. Read story »

A Trip Down Memory Lane Through Drive-In Theaters

While getting a haircut in downtown Leesburg, I asked my barber, Sidney Smith, if he had ever been to a drive-in. Many times as a youngster with his family in the 1960s, he told me. Overhearing us, a customer in his 20s asked: “What’s a drive-in?” Read story and 1 comment »

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Best Bets in Loudoun

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Parade Marks Purcellville's Centennial

Parade Marks Purcellville's Centennial

Members of the American Legion Color Guard marched with flags by their side Saturday as Purcellville kicked off its Coming Home Centennial Parade. Read story »

Teen Pianist Unlocks The Keys

Teen Pianist Unlocks The Keys

Prodigy Makes Music His Life

His two pet parakeets chirping nearby, 14-year-old John Chen slowly positioned himself at the Steinway grand piano in his Lovettsville living room before school Thursday morning. Read story »

Beautiful Cunning, Calculation in Stone Bridge's 'Chess'

Beautiful Cunning, Calculation in Stone Bridge's 'Chess'

Throughout the school year, Loudoun Extra publishes reviews of high school shows. The reviews are written by student critics under the guidance of faculty mentors as part of the Critics and Awards Program, also known as Cappies. The program recognizes the achievements of young performers, writers, directors and stage crews. Read story »

Round Hill Concert Continues Despite Fire-Code Deficiencies

Round Hill Concert Continues Despite Fire-Code Deficiencies

The bluegrass show will go on tonight at the Round Hill Arts Center, despite fire-code problems in the building that have yet to be corrected. Read story and 1 comment »

Neighborhood Flavor

Neighborhood Flavor

Great Food Within Easy Reach

Of the hundreds of places to eat in Loudoun County, these are some of my favorites. This list is not encyclopedic. There are no rankings. These are just places you should know about if you live here: Some are stand-alone restaurants, and others are locations offering many choices. Read story and 3 comments »

A Parade of Cheers and Remembrance

A Parade of Cheers and Remembrance

Lower Loudoun Little League Celebrates Opening Day

Perhaps the next Derek Jeter or Ryan Zimmerman was among the pickup trucks filled with little-leaguers participating in the Lower Loudoun Little League's 45th annual opening day parade this past weekend in Sterling. Read story »

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Spring in Full Bloom at Arbor Day Celebration

Spring in Full Bloom at Arbor Day Celebration

Nature was out in style Saturday afternoon at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Leesburg. Hundreds came out to celebrate the 20th Annual Loudoun County Arbor Day and enjoy the new spring season. Read story »

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Bus Tour Puts Colonial Loudoun on Display

Bus Tour Puts Colonial Loudoun on Display

Just a few miles beyond Loudoun's highways, past the modern housing developments and recently built homes, the remains of many colonial-era landmarks can be seen -- if you know where to find them. Read story »



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