Recent stories
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Paul Mellon, a Philanthropy Revolutionary
Three state historical markers dedicated to the Mellon family are now “on the map”. On July 4th, the markers were officially unveiled by none other than…
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Middleburg Town Council Report: July 2019
New Town Website is LIVE T own Clerk Rhonda North reported with pleasure on July 11 that the Town’s new and improved website is up, running at…
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Middleburg Eccentric July 2019, Volume 16 Issue 4
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: Australia Honors Dr. Ed MacMahon, Middleburg Town Council Report, Paul Mellon, a Philanthropy Revolutionary, A new and green…
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The County’s Comprehensive Plan
After three years or more of seemingly endless, painfully tedious and often acrimonious debate, on June 20 the Board of Supervisors adopted its 2019…
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Energy
If Middleburg’s “official” animal is the red fox, its “official” color should be green. Citizens, business owners, and friends of Middleburg have been “green”…
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To Impeach or Not to Impeach: That is The Question - BLUE
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and, at press time, a majority of House Democrats oppose the impeachment of Donald J. Trump . . . not in principle, but “at…
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Fake News - RED
By Rob Koggan What is fake news? The most obvious definition is the publishing or transmitting of knowingly false information. It is hard to deny that news…
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ExOfficio
Hello Middleburg! I speak here, I hope simply, as a citizen, not just a former town official. Today, I would like to discuss the draft Middleburg Comprehensive…
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Letter From the Plains
By Anthony Wells A single word that increasingly will be bandied about as the 2020 election looms nearer is “Socialism”. It’s associated with the American…
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Middleburg Community Center – Truly Serving the Community?
By Jessica Miller When my husband and I moved to Middleburg seven years ago, we were choosing an idyllic small-town life to grow our family, one that is…
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What is Sleep Hygiene and How Does it Impact My Health - Middleburg Smiles
Healthy sleep contributes to physical and mental well-being. It impacts our productivity, quality of life and longevity. Healthy sleep is the result of several…
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Streaming Music Expands - In Unison
T he digital streaming tidal wave is finally overcoming many of those labels that have held back. A few years ago, big artists like Taylor Swift, Neil Young,…
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The Carrot Family - The Plant Lady
The highly diverse carrot family offers many plants that are aromatic and useful as herbs or spices. When flowering they are described as umbelliferous, the…
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An Inside Look at Kitchen, Master Bath, and Garage Renovation - Ask a Remodeler
In our 30+ years, we have had the pleasure to develop creative design solutions for every part of the home. From kitchens to bathrooms to garages, our…
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Pilates 101 - Fitness Professional
Pilates can help to change how you do other tasks in life. In fact, pilates practice three times a week can change your body in 10 weeks. Joseph Pilates said,…
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Middleburg Summer Fun - Sincerely me
Welcome to Summer Middleburgers! There are so many amazing activities to do around our little community that one could never be bored. There’s Polo, wineries,…
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Foxcroft School presents Seven Middleburg Area Students with Diplomas and Accolades
S even Middleburg area students, including one of the School’s leading riders and three who plan to play sports in college, were among the 46 students from…
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FOXES ON THE POETRY CONTEST WINNERS
Foxes on the fence have always involved the entire community and this year they added their 1st poetry contest. “We were thrilled so many children took up the…
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Wilhelmina “Willa” Cahir Graduates from Foxcroft School
W illa Cahir of Malvern, Australia, and Aldie, VA, graduated from the Foxcroft School in Middleburg, VA, Friday, May 24th at the school’s 105th commencement.…
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National Wildlife Federation Certifies a Schoolyard Habitat at Middleburg Montessori
N ational Wildlife Federation (NWF), America’s largest wildlife conservation and education organization, is pleased to recognize that Middleburg Montessori…