April 2021
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Why Trees are the Best Answer
My eyes widened, and my jaw dropped. There, on the TedTalk stage, set in 2015, Bill Gates described the pandemic we have all lived through in detail. Six years…
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What's Hot in Tile? 5 Trends to Consider for Your Next Renovation
When it comes to remodeling a kitchen or bath, tile is one area where the only thing more expansive than the range of prices is the number of choices available.…
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Volunteer Opportunities Available at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
At the root of our work is education. The more people in our community who understand how to be good stewards of the land around us, the healthier we will all b…
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Vice Mayor's reflections on a new Town Hall
In 1965 Middleburg's current Town Office opened its doors to serve the public. At that time, the Town employed six people full-time and one person part-time, an…
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The Great Daffodil Giveaway
There will be a beautiful display of daffodils this spring on the hillside of the Fire Station and at the entrances to Levis Hill House as you drive west out of…
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The Foxhole - A Monthly Discussion of Veterans Issues
75th Anniversary: Our very own American Legion Post 295 is celebrating 75 years of service to our Middleburg community, Veterans and their families. To mark thi…
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She's aiming to play Division III football this fall — at defensive back
In the fall of 2019, not long after the final gun had sounded, the quarterback from Randolph-Macon Academy made it a point to seek out the Christchurch School s…
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Orthodontics: An Attractive Smile and More
The benefits of having properly aligned teeth extend far beyond an attractive and confident smile. Straight teeth not only create a more beautiful smile but are…
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Middleburg Tennis Club Names New Director of Tennis
The Middleburg Tennis Club has hired long-time tennis professional Kevin Brundle as its new director of tennis. Brundle, age 32, comes to the MTC from the Rome…
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Live Music is Coming Back
In our second year of this pandemic, the live music industry continues to be in an uneasy stasis. Some glimmers of hope; some venues are doing outdoor shows, so…
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How Composting Became the Hot New Thing
Composting has been around for centuries. So how did composting become the hot new thing to do in the midst of a pandemic? With people sheltering in place, and…
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Green Acres
Spring seemed to bloom overnight this year, and we went straight from sweaters to sunscreen around Middleburg. If you live west of Gilbert's Corner, you know wh…
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Foxcroft's 10th Annual STEM Challenge Moves Into Virtual Space for Cybersecurity-themed "Code for Good" Competition
Run as a virtual event for the first time, Foxcroft's 10th Annual STEM Challenge drew 48 middle school and 36 high school students from around the country and g…
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Foxcroft School Earns Third Consecutive College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Foxcroft has been recognized as one of two schools in Virginia and only 56 in the world to earn the prestigious College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversi…
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Eastern Red Columbine
A desirable wildflower is about to bloom, timed to coincide with the arrival of hummingbirds. With its dainty bells of orange, red, and yellow, small balanced s…
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Arbor Day Celebration / Fly Like an Eagle 5K
Arbor Day Celebration / Fly Like an Eagle 5K
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Appleton Campbell Receives 2021 President's Award from Carrier
Appleton Campbell is a recipient of the prestigious President's Award from Carrier for the seventh year in a row. This award recognizes outstanding dealers in t…
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Angel biscuits
Angel biscuits have a long history. I understand the recipe evolved as a result of early bakers combining levenings as they were not all reliable with hopes one…