Loudoun County Photo galleries
Up Close: Broad Run Softball Coach Ed Steele
With 25 years under his belt, Ed Steele is the longest tenured coach at Broad Run High School and over the last four years, he's led one of the most dominant softball programs in the country.
Western Loudoun Sweeps State Rugby Titles
The Wolverines of Western Loudoun claimed state championships for both the boys and girls on Saturday, June 6 in Alexandria. For the boys, the win completed a perfect season and for the girls, it was a second straight state title.
16th Annual Potomac Celtic Festival
The 16th annual Potomac Celtic Festival was held June 13 and 14, 2009, at Morven Park in Leesburg.
The Best of Championship Weekend
Several Loudoun area teams and athletes competed for state titles on the final weekend of the spring sports season, and Washington Post photographers were there to capture the emotions of an eventful weekend.
Loudoun Valley Edged Out in Softball Final
Vikings fall, 1-0, in Virginia AAA softball championship game to Great Bridge.
Potomac Falls Boys' Soccer Falls in State Final
The Panthers knock off Broad Run, 5-0, in the state semifinals before losing a heartbreaker to Blacksburg, 3-2, in sudden-death overtime.
Broad Run Girls' Soccer Repeats as State Champions
Spartans roll past Hidden Valley, 3-0, to complete another unbeaten season and capture another Virginia AA state title.
Broad Run Softball Wins Third Straight State Championship
The Spartans emerge with another state title in softball after beating Orange, 2-0, in the semifinals and Tunstall, 2-1, in 11 innings in the championship game.
Loudoun Valley Reaches AAA Softball Final
The Vikings knock off South County, 2-0, in the state semifinals to advance to their first title game since 2005, when they were a AA school.
Broad Run, Valley Girls' LAX Falls in Semifinals
Spartans and Vikings see their seasons end at Westfield in the Virginia state semifinals.
Potomac Falls Baseball Reaches State Semifinals
The Panthers beat Grafton, 3-2, in a Virginia AA state quarterfinal game to move on to the semis.
Cruising Through History at the Classic Car Show
On May 30, visitors to Morven Park got a more contemporary look at history at the Classic Car Cruise-in.
Broad Run Girls' Lacrosse Reaches State Semifinals
Spartans hold off Battlefield, 16-12, to reach the state semifinals for the first time since 2007.
Loudoun Valley Girls' Tennis Win State Quarterfinal
Loudoun Valley made quick work of First Colonial, breezing into the Virginia AAA state semifinals with a 5-1 victory at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg.
Loudoun Valley Lacrosse Reach Region Finals
Vikings advance to Northwest Region finals as the boys' lacrosse team beats Brooke Point and the girls beat Albemarle.
Dimsey's Arm, Miller's Bat Power Panthers to Dulles Tournament Title
Senior lefty Eric Dimsey was dominant and sophomore first baseman Ryan Miller provided a two-run homer that proved to be the game winner as Potomac Falls downed Broad Run 4-2 to win the Dulles District tournament championship.
Reader Gallery: Around Loudoun County
LoudounExtra.com readers have shared with us their photos of events taking place around the county.
Broad Run Lacrosse Sweeps Region II Finals
The boys routed Salem and the Lady Spartans held off Western Albermarle late as both teams took home Region II championships to add to their Dulles District regular season and tournament titles.
McLean Edges Bulldogs in Liberty District Final
The Highlanders battled back from an early five-run deficit to knock off Stone Bridge for the third time this season and claim the tournament title.
Loudoun Children Rock Out in Battle of the Bands
Four Loudoun elementary school bands performed at Bach to Rock's May 16 Battle of the Bands competition.
Celebrating Purcellville's History
Purcellville's annual Heritage Day event on May 16 drew large crowds of families looking to celebrate the town and its history.
Broad Run Boys' LAX Wins District Tournament
Spartans hold off Titans to win second consecutive Dulles District tournament title.
Stone Bridge Falls to Jefferson in Liberty Final
Bulldogs get upset, 1-0, by Jefferson in Liberty District boys' soccer final.
Jessop, Broad Run Defeat Dominion In Walk-Off Fashion
Chris Jessop's two-out, bases-clearing double in the bottom of the seventh powered Broad Run to a come-from behind 5-4 victory over Dominion in a key Dulles District baseball contest.
Stone Bridge Girls LAX Falls
Stone Bridge girls' lacrosse couldn't take down top-seeded W.T. Woodson in the Liberty District tournament semifinals.
Protesting the Loudoun County Animal Adoption Policy
Pit bull dog lovers and their canine companions demonstrated in front of the Loudoun County Courthouse on May 5 against the county's adoption policy that they say discriminates against pit bull breeds.
Broad Run Holds Off Loudoun County
Spartans' boys' soccer picks up a key win over the Raiders to stay atop the Dulles District standings.
Pride Best Broad Run on Senior Night
Junior pitcher Andy Zarobila pitched a complete game and drove in two runs as Heritage completed a regular season sweep of the Spartans.
No. 2 Broad Run Remains Unbeaten
Spartans beat second-place Heritage, 1-0, to stay unbeaten and in first place in the Dulles District.
Blogger Marie Hardy
Loudoun County mother Marie Hardy blogs about her daughter's severe allergies on Allergy Life in Loudoun.
Loudoun Valley Knocks Off Yorktown
No. 9 Loudoun Valley girls' lacrosse remains undefeated with a 20-4 home win over Yorktown on Saturday.
Potomac Falls Annual Blood Drive
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, a steady stream of Potomac Falls High School students volunteered to donate blood.
Stone Bridge Rallies to Beat Madison
Bulldogs fall behind 5-1 but storms back to win, 8-6, on the road.
Battlefield Edges Valley Softball in 8 Innings
The Vikings hung with the top-ranked Bobcats for seven innings but came up just short in a 1-0 loss.
Science, Technology and Engineering Day
Tracking hackers, building robots and analyzing DNA were several activities explored during the third annual Science, Technology and Engineering Day at in Ashburn.
Stone Bridge Girls' Soccer Picks Up Big Home Win
No. 7 Bulldogs knock off No. 3 W.T. Woodson, 2-0, in a Liberty District showdown.
Arts Auction Has a Big Showing
Loudoun County residents raised nearly $30,000 for the arts during a live and silent art auction April 10 at Leesburg’s Thomas Birkby House.
Easter Comes Early With an Egg Hunt
Children and their parents attended an early Easter egg hunt at Claude Moore Park in Sterling on April 4.
Arcola Elementary Performs at Cherry Blossom Festival
Arcola represents the first elementary chorus in Loudoun County to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival. The children sang eight songs on a stage outside of the Jefferson Memorial.
Morven Park Hosts Spring Horse Trials
Morven Park Equestrian Center in Leesburg hosted the Spring Horse Trials last Saturday.
No. 8 Bulldogs Beat Chantilly
Stone Bridge knocks off the reigning Concorde District champs 4-2 in a key non-district matchup.
Creighton Farms Gets a New Owner
The hotel chain Ritz-Carlton sold Creighton Farms to a Boston-based firm earlier this month.
Gallery 222's January Sale
To boost sales, Gallery 222 in Leesburg hosted "Off the Wall" in January, an exhibit featuring the work of countless artists at discounted prices.
Reader Gallery: 2009 Spring Sports
Send us your best high school sports photos from the spring season to loudounextra at wpost dot com and they will be published in our spring sports reader gallery.
Dominion Defeats Freedom in Extra Innings
Dominion defeated Freedom-South Riding Friday in 11 innings, 5-4.
Loudoun Science and Engineering Fair
Over 150 students participated in the 2009 Loudoun County Public Schools Annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair.
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Potomac Falls Concert Band
The Potomac Falls High School Concert Band from Sterling was one of thirteen school bands performing in the annual Band Festival last Friday and Saturday. The band performed three songs: Courage, Thematic Variations on "Dona Nobis Pacem" and Phantom of the Dark Hollow. The following is a clip from Phantom of Dark Hollow, written by Robert Sheldon.
Loudoun County Wins State Title
Raiders cap off dominant state tournament run with rout of Turner Ashby to clinch Virginia AA Division 4 girls' basketball championship.
Freedom Wins State Championship
No. 11 Eagles complete historic season by winning school's first state title as well as Loudoun County's first state title in basketball.
2008-09 Girls Basketball Season in Photos
A recap of the 2008-2009 girls' basketball season in photos.
2008-09 Boys' Basketball Season in Photos
A recap of the 2008-2009 boys' basketball season in photos.
Loudoun County Wins State Semifinal Game
Raiders roll past Charlottesville in the Virginia AA Division 4 girls' state semifinals.
Crash on Dulles Greenway
The eastbound traffic on the Dulles Greenway was stopped at the scene of an early morning crash at Exit 6.
Freedom Reaches State Semifinals
Freedom continues its winning ways with a victory over James Monroe in the AA Division 3 state quarterfinals.
Dominion Falls in State Quarterfinals
Dominion Loses to Brunswick in a AA Division 3 state quarterfinal game.
Scott and Steve Douglas Keep Coaching in the Family
Scott Douglas is the former longtime coach at Loudoun Valley who one season coached his son Steve all the way to the state championship game. Now Steve Douglas has guided Dominion to the state tournament in just his second season with the Titans.
Broad Run Girls Advance in Region II Tournament
Spartans reach Region II semifinals after beating James Wood at home.
Trespassing Dirt Bike Riders
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office ask for the public’s assistance to identify these dirt bike riders seen trespassing near Upperville.
Broad Run Wins District Tournament
The Spartans make up for a Senior Night loss to Dominion the week before by rallying to beat the Titans on Saturday in the Dulles District tournament final.
Freedom Wins District Tournament Title
Freedom's girls' basketball team extended its undefeated run through the Dulles District by winning the district tournament championship on Saturday.
Dulles District Girls' Semifinals
Freedom and Loudoun County are too much for Briar Woods and Broad Run in the Dulles District basketball tournament semifinals.
Bloggers for Good Inaugural Event
About 40 area bloggers and their readers met Feb. 19 at O’Faolains in Sterling for the inaugural Bloggers For Good meet-up
Loudoun Pet Adoptions
Locals have found adopting a pet from the Loudoun County Animal Shelter is easy, and saves them money.
Loudoun County Sweeps Heritage
Raiders and Pride renew Leesburg rivalry in the first round of the Dulles District basketball tournament, with Loudoun County winning both games.
Free Throws for Special Olympics
In the Third Annual Loudoun County Special Olympics Free Throw Competition, about 65 Special Olympics athletes got a taste of what it will be like to compete in the big events later this year.
Dominion Ekes Out a Road Win
Titans complete regular season with a buzzer-beating victory over the Spartans.
Raiders Split With Eagles
Freedom girls clinch at least a share of first Dulles District title, while Loudoun County boys pick up a win on Senior Night.
Reader Gallery: Winter Sports
Send us your best high school sports photos from the winter season to loudounextra at wpost dot com and they will be published in our winter sports reader gallery.
Inside Wendy Pepper's Studio
A finalist on Project Runway five years ago, Wendy Pepper now designs clothes from her small home studio in Middleburg.
Dominion Wins District Title
Titans put the finishing touches on their first Virginia AA Dulles District title with a home win against Sterling rival Potomac Falls.
Reader Gallery: Valentine's Day
Send your Valentine's Day photos and stories to loudoun extra [at] wpost [dot] com, and we'll publish them in our reader gallery.
Stone Bridge's Signing Day
Stone Bridge held a ceremony for its 11 players who will play college football next year.
Digging for Loudoun's Past
A hands-on archaeology workshop at Claude Moore Park on Jan. 31 brought out Loudouners of all ages.
Loudoun Valley Hosts Fauquier
Vikings split with Fauquier, with the girls winning easily and the boys falling short.
Reader Gallery: 2009 Snow Flurries
Email your pictures of Loudoun County buried in snow to loudounextra at wpost dot com, and we'll include them in our Snow Flurries reader gallery.
Heavy Snowfall in Loudoun
Snow blanketed Loudoun County on Jan. 27, resulting in a closure of all Loudoun County Public Schools.
Truck Blocks Greenway
A tractor trailer overturned on the Dulles Greenway around 2 a.m. Monday, which closed the road for several hours during the morning commute.
Red, White & Blue Ball
Around 80 Loudoun residents celebrated the inauguration of the 44th president last night in Sterling at <a href=www.avcom.info>AVCom’s</a> Red, White and Blue Ball.
Dulles District Super Quad
Broad Run hosted all of the Dulles District wrestling teams on Friday for a super quad meet that lasted more than seven hours.
Reader Gallery: Inauguration 2009
The Loudoun Extra wants your Inauguration pictures, from the ceremony and festivities in D.C. to your own celebrations! Email photo to loudounextra [at] wpost [dot] com.
Light Snow Falls on Loudoun
Winter hit Loudoun with a light dusting of snow, which caused the schools to open one hour late.
Loudoun County Gymnastics Is Tops at Broad Run
The Raiders have the highest score in a four-team meet hosted by Broad Run.
Dominion Knocks Off Potomac Falls
Titans win a Sterling showdown in battle for first place in the Dulles District.
Thank You, President Bush
More than 100 Loudoun County residents gathered by the Washington Monument on Jan. 3 to thank President Bush for his eight years in office.
Learning the Ways of the Market
Mercer Middle School's Susan Helsey has her eighth-grade class compete in a stock market game, where her students execute trades in a fantasy stock market as a way of learning how the market works.
Stone Bridge Holiday Tournament, Day One
The Leesburg Honda Broad Run-Stone Bridge Holiday Tournament opened up play on Friday night with boys' games between Broad Run and Loudoun Valley, and Dominion and Stone Bridge.
Briar Woods Boys Win, Girls Lose
Briar Woods boys' basketball wins its first ever Dulles District game. In the girls' game, Freedom cruises to an easy win.
Seeing is Believing
At www.capturethemagic.com, upload photos of your living room, and place Santa inside.
New Year's Contest
You think you know Loudoun County. Maybe you've lived here your entire life, or maybe you're a newcomer who has embraced all things Loudoun. But could you identify the locations in the county where the letters spelling "Happy New Year" came from? Test your knowledge in our New Year’s contest and have a chance to win one of two sponsored prizes.
The Season to Save
View discounted items you can purchase this Christmas season at Loudoun's quality thrift and consignment stores.
Winter Wonderland
Rhoda Matts of Sterling decorated each room of her three-story home with thousands of Christmas ornaments and decorations.
United Takes a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole
United Airlines treats terminally ill children to a Fantasy Flight - an imaginary flight in an airplane to the North Pole - on Dec. 13, 2008.
Park View Beats Loudoun County
Patriots go into Leesburg and hand the Riaders their first loss of the season.
Reader Gallery: Holiday Season 2008
With the holiday season upon us, we want to see your pictures! Please send photos of your festivities to loudounextra at wpni dot com, and we will publish them in our reader gallery.
Officers Spread Holiday Cheer
Sixty children went on shopping sprees Saturday as part of the Santa Cop program.
Broad Run Wins State Title
No. 5 Spartans complete undefeated season with 13-0 win over Amherst County in Virginia AA Division 4 title game.
Broad Run Knocks Off Chancellor
No. 9 Spartans keep their state title dreams alive by knocking off No. 7 Chancellor in a AA Division 4 semifinal game in Ashburn.
Heritage-Forest Park Season Opener
Heritage opens its season at home against Forest Park, which is coached by former Pride coach Mark Mallisham.
Stone Bridge Repeats as Region Champ
Bulldogs remain undefeated and advance to state semifinals with a win over Edison.
Broad Run Wins Region II Title
Rematch with Potomac Falls turns into a near-repeat of the first meeting as Spartans win their first-ever region title.
Civil War Living History: Christmas in 1861 at Morven Park
Visitors to Morven Park were invited to go back in time to the winter of 1961 to experience the camp life of the 17th Mississippi Regiment after the Battle at Ball's Bluff.
Raiders Repeat as State Champs
Loudoun County completes another championship season with a sweep of Hidden Valley in the Virginia AA state final in Richmond.
Ashburn Farm Annual Craft Fair
Dozens of local crafters displayed their creations at the Windmill Community Center in Ashburn on Nov. 15, 2008. The displays - colorfully stretching across two floors of the community center - included everything from glittery glass earrings and soft teddy bears to floral photographs, woven dish cloths and Christmas cards.
Potomac Falls Advances
In their first ever playoff game, the Panthers rally to beat James Wood and set up a rematch with Broad Run.
Broad Run Completes Perfect Season
Spartans finish regular season undefeated for second straight year with win over Park View.
Loudoun County Edges Heritage
Raiders beat Pride and reach the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
READER GALLERY: Loudoun County Schools
The Loudoun Extra wants to see your school photos! Please email pictures and captions to loudounextra at wpni dot com, and we will publish them in our reader gallery.
Potomac Falls Bounces Back
The Panthers return to their high-scoring ways, rallying from a 20-7 deficit to roar to a 42-27 win.
Stone Bridge Knocks Off Woodson
No. 2 Bulldogs complete an undefeated regular season by beating Woodson to clinch their fourth straight Liberty District title.
“Orphans Expressing Themselves Through Art"
Loudoun local Katie Schnable has organized a charity art auction to raise funds for orphans in Moscow. Titled “Orphans Expressing Themselves Through Art," the auction will run from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Lightfoot Restaurant in Leesburg. This gallery features paintings from the Moscow orphans that will be on sale during Friday's auction.
Halloween Kids
Little vampires, wizards, scientists and princesses made appearances Friday, Oct. 34, at Halloween parties in Ashburn and Sterling.
Heritage Volleyball Downs Loudoun Co.
Pride puts an end to the Raiders' 47-match winning streak in the regular-season finale, forcing a playoff for the Dulles District title.
Reader Gallery: Halloween Favorites
LoudounExtra.com readers have shared their favorite Halloween 2008 photos with us here. You can send in your own pictures to loudounextra at wpni dot com. We want to see everything from your favorite costumes, scariest moments and the creepiest decorations you can find this year!
Stone Bridge Routs Madison
No. 3 Bulldogs continue to roll despite playing without an injured Zach Thompson.
International Gold Cup Race 2008
Thousands of spectators gathered on Oct. 18, 2008, at Great Meadow near The Plains to celebrate the 71st International Gold Cup Race, featuring seven equestrian races and Terrier and pony races.
Reader Gallery: Fall Foliage 2008
Readers have submitted photos of fall scenery from around Loudoun County. Send yours to loudounextra at wpni dot com, and we'll feature them in this gallery and possibly on our home page.
Potomac Falls Stays Unbeaten
The Panthers build a 20-6 halftime lead, then hold off Park View in a revival of the Sterling rivalry.
SterlingFest 2008
Thousands of people came out to have fun at the booths, games and activities of SterlingFest 2008 on Oct. 11.
Readers Share Football 2008 Pictures
The Loudoun Extra wants to see your football pictures! Please email 2008 high school football photos and captions to loudounextra@wpni.com, and we will publish them on our site.
Broad Run Beats Heritage
The Spartans get pushed by the Pride, but they eventually pull out a hard-fought win in Leesburg.
Potomac Falls Knocks Off Heritage
The Panthers improve to 4-0 with another offensive explosion, this time against Dulles District rival Heritage.
Broad Run Shuts Out Briar Woods
The Spartans remain undefeated with a shutout of the Falcons in their Dulles District opener.
2008 Dulles District Golf Championships
Loudoun County dethrones two-time defending champion Briar Woods at Lowes Island Club.
Virginia Lions Football Team
The Virginia Lions, a team made up of home-schooled athletes and students from Loudoun County schools, square off with Quantico.
Briar Woods Hammers Hedgesville
Falcons finish their nondistrict schedule with a 57-3 win over Hedgesville (W.Va.) to remain undefeated.
Potomac Falls Beats Broad Run
The Panthers win their seventh straight volleyball match and move into sole possession of third place in the Dulles District.
Stone Bridge Routs Marshall
Bulldogs continue their rampage with a 63-0 win on the road in their Liberty District opener.
Potomac Falls Beats Jefferson
The Panthers improve to 3-0 by knocking off Jefferson at home in a nondistrict matchup.
Athletes Provide Back-to-School Clothing to Middle-Schoolers
The Jason Taylor Foundation paid for 50 local students to get $300 worth of free back-to-school clothing each from Old Navy on Sept. 8.
Broad Run vs. Ballou
It was all Broad Run in this one from the start as quarterback Chris Jessop accounted for four touchdowns.
Park View Falls to Herndon
Park View, which lost only two games last year, drops its opener to Herndon.
Leesburg Airport Hosts Open House
People from all over the county and neighboring areas came to the Leesburg Executive Airport Aug. 30 to see an array of rare planes, including a B-17 bomber.
Loudoun County's Chase Williams
The son of former Redskins assistant head coach Gregg Williams, Chase Williams has stayed in the area and emerged as a star player for Loudoun County.
Dog Days Peach and Sunflower Festival
People from all over the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area came out to Bluemont's Great Country Farms to enjoy the Dog Days Peach and Sunflower Festival Aug. 16 and 17, 2008.
Ripe for the Picking
Community supported agriculture members pick the best of the harvest at Great Country Farms.
Danny McGrath at Loudoun Valley
McGrath, 25, takes over the Vikings less than two years removed from playing at Virginia Tech.
Reality Check on the American Dream
The American ideal of large homes, big cars and distant suburbs was underwritten by cheap gas, but those days are gone.
Dominion Season Preview
New coach, new quarterback and some old reliables have the Titans feeling optimistic.
Loudoun County's 2008 Butterfly Count
About 45 people showed up to count butterflies around the county for the annual count.
Chiffon Cake Contest
Residents compete at the Loudoun County Fair for the blue ribbon in the chiffon cake contest.
Rookie Canine Sniffs Out Fire Evidence
Jimmy, a 21 month-old Labrador Retriever who came to work with the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office in March, has already proved to be an asset to the department.
Ready to Rumble
Stunt woman Carolyn Christensen taught children about stage combat in the "Ready to Rumble" workshop at Ashburn Library.
Steve Jefferson Shows Off His Moves
Steve Jefferson, the 20-year old head of the Loudoun County Skate Project, skateboards in Sterling
Mr. Brian and the Boppets
Mr. Brian and the Boppets performed an interactive rock concert for children at Middleburg Library on July 8.
Summer Splash: User Photos
Have a family member who swims in the ODSL? Know a friend who just set a new backstroke record? Are you the next Michael Phelps? Then send us your photos! Email your photos from this season to loudounextra@wpni.com, and check back often for up-to-date coverage of the ODSL.
Rising Popularity of Airsoft Guns Prompts Concern
Young people with imitation guns have been killed by police who assumed and reacted as if they were armed with the real thing.
2007 ODSL Photos
Photos provided by Tamara Yaunches of the Old Dominion Swim League from the 2007 season, in anticipation of the start of the 2008 season.
Paws for Your Heart
On Saturday, the first annual Paws for your Heart 5K charity dog walk was held in Leesburg. The event, held at Ida Lee park, brought many dog lovers out in the summer sun to raise money for Loudoun County Animal Shelter and Douglass Community Center Advisory Board for Children’s Programs. The coordinators of the event reported a large turnout.
Walking for the Dogs
On Saturday, the first annual Paws for Your Heart 5K charity dog walk was held in Leesburg. The event, held at Ida Lee park, brought many dog lovers out in the summer sun to raise money for Loudoun County Animal Shelter and Douglass Community Center Advisory Board for Children’s Programs. The coordinators of the event reported a large turnout.
Loudoun County School Board Auction
The Loudoun County School Board held its annual auction on June 21 and sold items that it deemed obsolete, including lockers, toilets, computer parts and weight benches.
A Demonstration of Pottery
Potter Richard Busch demonstrates step by step how he turns clay into art. Busch will be one of 32 artists opening up his studio to the public on this weekend's Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour.
Students Learn About Life During the Civil War
Smart's Mill Middle School students learn about life during the Civil War at Morven Park in Leesburg.
Third Annual Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour
At the Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour, visitors will have the opportunity to watch 32 artists working in their various studios throughout western Loudoun County.
All-Extra Athletes, Winter 2008
The All-Extra Winter 2008 First Team Selections and Athletes of the Year
Seasons of Love: Loudoun's Living Valentines
Veterans of many Valentine's Days, these couples were photographed last week at the Loudoun County Senior Center at Cascades, where they often participate in activities. "They are the epitome of what love means to me: Two people who have stayed the course through thick and thin, year in and year out, through both the good times and the bad, and somehow manage to remain practically inseparable," center assistant Erik Onate said. "They have this special bond that brings others closer in friendship and community."
A Look Back at 2007
The Washington Post looked back over the past year to tell the story of 2007 in pictures. Check LoudounExtra.com on Dec. 31 for expanded coverage of the Top 10 stories of 2007 as determined by editors and reporters at The Washington Post and LoudounExtra.com -- and readers of the Web site.
The Arcadians
See photographs from the Arcadians' Dec. 18 performance at the King's Court Tavern in Leesburg.
Christmas at Oatlands Plantation
Christmas has arrived at the Oatlands Plantation, which is fully-decorated for the holidays. These pictures of the foyer, library, and drawing rooms demonstrate the mansion's festive spirit.
Black Friday Hits Loudoun
People from across Loudoun County pushed their turkey hangovers aside and turned out in droves to shop for Black Friday bargains.
Retailers Brace for Black Friday
As Black Friday approaches, retailers across Loudoun County prepare themselves and their stores for what will be one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Park View Defeats Broad Run
After losing showdown for Dulles District title, Park View gains measure of revenge by knocking out Broad Run from Region II playoffs.
Hannah Montana Hits Leesburg
As the Hannah Montana craze spreads across the nation, young viewers across Loudoun County are tuning in.
LCHS Raiders vs. JHHS Judges
The Loudoun County High School Raiders traveled to Winchester Saturday to take on the John Handley High School Judges.
Sue Ann Gleason's First-Grade Class
Bill Snead spent a day in May with the class of Sue Ann Gleason at Cedar Lane Elementary School in Ashburn. He took these photos to illustrate a day in the life of a first-grader.
Adopt An Animal
The Loudoun County Animal Shelter, 39820 Charles Town Pike (Route 9), makes pets available for adoption by eligible residents 18 and older. More pets can be seen at www.loudoun.gov/animals. Summer adoption hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 3-8 p.m. Wednesdays; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. For information, call 540-882-3211 or 703-777-0406.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun in Leesburg, Va.
