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Rev. John Mosimann talks about plans for the new church building of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Leesburg Feb. 9.

St. John’s new church set to be a worship haven

Wed., Feb. 22 | 03:00 PM - The new St. John the Apostle Catholic Church breaks tradition to make a statement to Leesburg residents, said the Rev. John Mosimann.

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Personhood Bill seen as threat to fertility efforts

Wed., Feb. 22 | 12:50 PM - RICHMOND — Fertility experts say Virginia's Personhood Bill threatens more than just abortion access — it could eliminate the practice of in-vitro fertilization.

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Loudoun to weigh tax rate versus program cuts

Wed., Feb. 22 | 08:00 AM - Loudoun County residents will have their first chance to comment on the county administrator's proposed fiscal 2013 budget Feb. 22 at one of four planned budget public hearings. Two hearings are slated for Feb. 22 in the Board of Supervisor's chambers at the government center, one at 3:30 p.m. and a second at 6:30 p.m.

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Economist: Loudoun’s ‘richest in the nation’ designation an overstatement

Tue., Feb. 21 | 05:35 PM - For what it's worth, one of the brightest feathers in Loudoun's cap is its continual designation as the 'richest county in the nation.'

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Carpathia, Equinix and Digital Realty announce ‘data vault’ project

Tue., Feb. 21 | 04:15 PM - Carpathia Hosting, Equinix and Digital Realty Trust announced a joint venture Feb. 21 to construct a 64,000 square-foot data vault in Dulles to support industry-specific solutions for healthcare companies and federal agencies.

Lovettsville couple seriously injured in crash on Berlin Pike

Tue., Feb. 21 | 12:29 PM - Robert and Carol Danner, long-time Lovettsville residents, were seriously injured in a head-on crash on Feb. 19 on Route 287 (Berlin Pike) near Red Bud Lane.

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Metrorail Phase Two deserves more funding, Herring says

Tue., Feb. 21 | 07:45 AM - State Sen. Mark Herring, a Democrat, continues to lobby for increased state funding in the Rail to Dulles Phase Two project.

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Man suing ex-deputy, surveillance tape reveals incident

Mon., Feb. 20 | 01:44 PM - A man claiming he was assaulted by a former Sheriff's Office deputy is set to sue.

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MC2 Confections won People’s Choice Best Tasting Dessert for her gorgeously crafted chocolates.

Chocolates Galore and More! gala celebrates its silver anniversary

Mon., Feb. 20 | 12:30 PM - Six judges and sold-out seats help sponsor YMCA Loudoun County's Building Bridges campaign

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Arlington man dies in crash after deer plows through windshield

Mon., Feb. 20 | 12:07 PM - An airborne deer crashed through a car windshield on Feb. 18, taking a man's life.

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House Votes to Redefine ‘Triggerman’ Rule

Mon., Feb. 20 | 11:19 AM - RICHMOND – The Virginia House of Delegates has advanced a bill that would make a broader range of criminals eligible for the death penalty.

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Make sure to pack plenty of extra clothes for your child for while they’re away at camp – they’re sure to get dirty. Photo Courtesy/Marine Science Consortium Camps

All ready to go — packing for camp

Mon., Feb. 20 | 08:00 AM - If your child is setting off for camp, you may be overwhelmed at all the items he’ll need while he’s away. While many camps provide a camping list, it’s still tough to predict what will be used and what will just get in the way.

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VA budget battle may boil down to transportation

Sun., Feb. 19 | 12:00 PM - RICHMOND — Virginia’s crumbling roads will force lawmakers into “uncharted territory” this spring, as they divvy up taxpayer dollars to develop a budget, a political science professor predicted Wednesday.

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Bills would outlaw new designer drugs

Sun., Feb. 19 | 08:30 AM - RICHMOND – Legislators and medical experts are concerned about the rising use of synthetic drugs known as “bath salts,” which cause a cocaine-like high – and in rare instances can cause death.

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Some camps can be more rustic than others. Discuss how much you child wants to rough it before choosing a camp. Photo Courtesy/Marine Science Consortium Camps

Happy Camper

Sun., Feb. 19 | 08:00 AM - Choosing the right camp for your kids

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Sandy Spring CSA still ‘growing’

Sat., Feb. 18 | 12:00 PM - Since its inception in 2002, the Sandy Spring Community Supported Agriculture has offered high quality, organic produce to residents in the D.C. metro area.

Biz owners: VA politicos need to focus on state’s economy

Sat., Feb. 18 | 12:00 PM - RICHMOND — As Virginia lawmakers scrambled to pass more than 200 bills before the Feb. 14 crossover deadline, some protesting workers said elected officials are not doing enough to help the state's economy.

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Foxcroft School head basketball coach Jessi Coil and assistant coach Fred McMane honored senior co-captains Alex Carr and Lizzie Wilford on Feb. 21.-Courtesy Photo

Foxcroft opens DAC playoffs with runaway victory

Wed., Feb. 22 | 02:41 PM - Senior captain Lizzie Wilford registered a double-double to lead Foxcroft School to a 51-9 win over Emmanuel Christian in the first round of the Delaney Athletic Conference girls basketball playoffs Feb. 21 in Middleburg.

Panthers overwhelm Raiders to earn third straight trip to regional semis

Wed., Feb. 22 | 02:18 PM - Potomac Falls High School bested Loudoun County, 56-47, in a Region II Division 4 boys basketball quarterfinal game Feb. 21 to punch its third straight ticket to the regional semifinals. Look inside for more about the Panthers' win, along with recaps from Loudoun Valley boys, and Loudoun County, Tuscarora and Woodgrove girls quarterfinals games.

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