It’s that time of year again - Halloween is about to leap out at us from the shadows. It’s time to carve pumpkins, put on scary costumes and fill those candy buckets. But beyond pumpkin picking and trick-or-treating, there are other events taking place to celebrate this spooky season. Here we…
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For 25 years I’ve used a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury. I have learned first-hand what makes a destination and a home accessible. My husband and I built and live in North America's top-rated universal design home, the Universal Design Living Laboratory. I live an active life and travel for…
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When I was in my late teens I pretty much listened to one band and artist the entire time: The Smiths and their lead singer Morrissey. I grew out of this maudlin stage of life in my 20s and hadn’t given much thought to their music since. So, imagine my surprise last month when my 16-year-old…
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Loudoun is a cultural and culinary melting pot with an increasingly diverse range of tastes and epicurean traditions. Explore all your options and continue the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month all year long. Here are seven superb restaurants serving dishes inspired by the history and…
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The seeds of Loudoun’s agricultural heritage provide a bounty of experiences that really make a visit here memorable. Whether you love craft beer and corn mazes or artisan fairs and autumnal foliage, Loudoun has something for everyone to enjoy this fall. Since these perfect conditions last just a…
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Early one Monday morning in late August, before most Loudoun businesses had even opened, six wine experts gathered in a private room in Echelon, the sleek restaurant on Leesburg’s King Street, to pass judgement on some of the finest wines in Loudoun County. The experts, among them Sommelier Kristy…
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Growing up in the deep south (Southern Africa to be precise), “back to school” shopping was easy –…
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Loudoun is beloved among outdoor enthusiasts for its kayaking, zip-lining, hiking and cycling…
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Here are the best ways to tame the heat in Loudoun this summer! Claude Moore Park Community Center…
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On a recent First Friday in Leesburg, the town looked like a trendy neighborhood of Paris or Rome…
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