AOL Cuts More Products Developed in Dulles

Moves Affect Development Unit in Dulles

Saturday, July 26, 2008

AOL is slashing more products — including some that had been promoted as on the cutting edge of the company’s future — as part of its effort to cut costs and focus resources on what is working for the beleaguered Internet giant. Read story »

Downtown in a Downturn

Proposals Aim to Boost Leesburg's Historic Retail Core

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Some say downtown Leesburg is just going through a phase. Others say its problems are more worrisome — a reflection of how rising gas and food prices have prompted many consumers to spend less on non-essential purchases and stay closer to home. Read story and 5 comments »

A New Home Opens for Fighting Homelessness

Sunday, July 6, 2008

The Good Shepherd Alliance, Loudoun County’s largest service provider to the homeless, has moved its headquarters to Ashburn. Read story and 12 comments »

Surfing Roads Less Traveled

Ashburn Firm Makes WiMax a Reality in Small-Town America

Monday, June 30, 2008

In Sprint's multibillion-dollar vision, Washingtonians will soon be able to sit in a moving car (passenger seat, please) and take part in a video chat while downloading a movie and writing e-mails. Read story and 1 comment »

Gas Crosses $4 Mark

Monday, June 9, 2008

After several days of record-breaking increases, the price of a gallon of gas has surpassed the $4 mark in the Washington metro area. Read story »

Slowdown? Not for this Automaker

Monday, June 9, 2008

Economic slump? Manic market? Perfect time to expand your Lamborghini dealership! Read story and 6 comments »

Va. High Court Revives Dulles Toll Road Suit

Proposed Metro Extension Hits Another Snag

Saturday, June 7, 2008

A proposed extension of Metrorail to Dulles International Airport, already on precarious footing, was dealt another setback yesterday when the Virginia Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit to go forward challenging plans to use Dulles Toll Road receipts to fund construction. Read story »

Campaign Urges Shoppers to Support Loudoun Farms

Residents Are Urged to Put Their Money Down on the Farm

Thursday, June 5, 2008

The Piedmont Environmental Council has long fought to preserve Loudoun County’s remaining rural landscapes by lobbying against development projects and backing political candidates who favor restrictions on growth. Read story and 3 comments »

Ashburn Husband-Wife Team Gets Things Done For The Well-To-Do

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

WHEN SOME WASHINGTONIANS get their tummies tucked or their faces lifted, they call Ken and Afi Lartey's company for the full after-treatment. For $3,000 per 24 hours, a nurse will drive plastic surgery patients to and from the hospital, see them through recovery and pick up prescriptions or groceries. For an additional fee, one of the Larteys' other companies will drop off the dry cleaning and find a nanny to watch the children. Read story »

Mall Business Gets Bomb Threat

Thursday, May 29, 2008

A bomb threat was called in Wednesday evening to a business at Dulles Town Center, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. Read story »

Criminal Investigation of Orbital Sciences Dropped

No Charges in Criminal Inquiry into Orbital

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Orbital Science said yesterday that federal prosecutors would not pursue criminal charges over allegations that the company defrauded the U.S. government of millions of dollars through improper billing and accounting. Read story »

SEC Sues 8 Former AOL Officials

Regulator Alleges Inflation of Online Ad Revenue

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday filed civil lawsuits against eight former America Online executives, accusing them of participating in illegal accounting practices that inflated the online giant’s reported revenue by more than $1 billion. Read story »

Smarts About Snacks

Sterling Woman's Pitch for Healthful Fare Proves a Tough Sell

Monday, May 19, 2008

Stephanie McMahan thought her idea could not miss: With childhood obesity and pre-diabetes on the rise, why not fill school vending machines with healthful snacks and drinks? Read story and 1 comment »

Red Cross Might Move Workers to N.Va.

Monday, May 12, 2008

The American Red Cross might relocate some of its employees from its downtown Washington headquarters to a satellite office in Northern Virginia to generate revenue, an official with the financially struggling disaster relief agency said yesterday. Read story »