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Lilah leavetaking: Dog-themed, custom art sold off as Shepherdstown restaurant set to close
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Founded during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Dec. 2020, Lilah has become a beloved eating establishment for many members of the local community. The American and international fusion restaurant moved into 115 East German Street in Shepherdstown after the location’s previous restaurant, Domestic, moved to Frederick, Md. And over the time since then, owner Connie Simmons has brought vitality to the space, with live music and numerous special events, including trivia nights, karaoke nights and drag brunches.
‘A Sense of Place’: Doug Perks talks local history featured in art exhibit
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Jefferson County Museum Historian Doug Perks gave a lecture on elements of local history related to the exhibit, “A Sense of Place,” in the Shepherdstown Public Library’s Commons Room on Saturday afternoon. The 13 paintings in the exhibit — all by acclaimed Shepherdstown artist...
Shepherdstown farm finds new ways to share love for nature with youth, yoga lovers
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Sara Carley-Pena walked past a blackberry bush at Soul Food Farm, as she made her way to its back field, where her “right-hand man” Jaz Rondini was preparing the ground for planting. Soul Food Farm is located at 1665 Persimmon Lane in Shepherdstown. The farm...
Plans filed in Loudoun for latest Wawa convenience store
It’s the news many residents in the southern Loudoun communities of Chantilly and South Riding have been waiting for — an update on the plans for a new Wawa store coming to the area. The Burn first reported more than a year ago that a Wawa gas station...
C’est Bonne! Brasserie Royale Coming Soon
The owners of Local Provisions are opening a French brasserie next door. Say “bonjour” to Brasserie Royale, the newest culinary venture from the owners of Local Provisions in Sterling. The restaurant awaits Loudoun County permitting, but owners Michael and Ally Stebner have a clear concept developed for the...
New children’s art studio coming to Loudoun County
A new studio specializing in children’s art classes is coming to Loudoun County — and the name of it should leave no doubt what this new business will be offering. We’re told it will be called Children’s Art Classes. Period. That’s the name. Children’s Art...
Musicians Join Forces on Sunday for LoCo Fest
LoCo Fest returns Sunday as a Labor Day weekend tradition featuring some of the area’s favorite musicians and a roster of up-and-coming performers. The day-long concert showcase at 868 Estate Vineyards near Hillsboro is in its seventh year. Proceeds from the event are used to support area musicians with grants to purchase equipment and other needs. To date, more than $50,000 has been raised.
Sprouts Farmers Market Brings 83 Jobs to Loudoun
Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store is opening its third Virginia location in Leesburg and planning to create 83 jobs. The business is hosting hiring events Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The National Conference Center in Lansdowne.
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