Loudoun County News
MWAA chief: Dulles can't be end of the line for Metro
"We do not like the thought of our station being the last station on the line," MWAA Chief Jack Potter told his board of directors during a meeting Wednesday. "We do not have the ability, long term, to accommodate commuters on this airport property."
8-year deal keeps Redskins headquarters in Ashburn
Bruce Allen, Redskins general manager
Concession made in Dulles Rail project
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Wednesday dropped a controversial pro-union preference for the second phase of the Dulles Rail Project.
Teen accused of trying to assault girls in Loudoun
A 16-year-old has been charged with trying to sexually assault two girls, ages 14 and 12, who were walking to school in Loudoun County.
Loudoun County debates second phase of Dulles Rail project
A major transportation decision is about to be made in the D.C. area and if approved, plans for the second phase of the Dulles Rail project would bring Metrorail service from the airport into Loudoun County.
Before Dulles Rail completion, further extension considered
Thomas Roussey, ABC7 for WTOP
Beltway Poll: Widespread support for Dulles rail extension
The construction of a new $6 billion, 23-mile rail line to Dulles Airport appears to have wide support in the region even as controversy continues to escalate over its financing.
Loudoun County, D.C. see jump in median income
New U.S. Census data suggest some areas in the D.C. region are doing better than others.
Body found in Leesburg pond thought to be missing man
Leesburg police have found a body in a drainage pond, two days after a witness reported seeing and hearing a man struggling in the water.
Drowning investigation on hold in Leesburg
The Leesburg Police Department say Monday's rainy weather has put the search for a possible drowning victim on hold. Conditions are too dangerous for divers to enter the water.
Audit highly critical of Airports Authority
An audit of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the board overseeing the Dulles Rail Project, finds the organization is not transparent in its financial dealings and lacks safeguards to make sure its own rules are followed.
Parents fear for school-bound children with food allergies (VIDEO)
There are mixed emotions when parents send a child off to school, but for parents of children with food allergies, the fear can be overwhelming.
Loudoun supervisors undaunted by Silver Line report
A new analysis that concludes Loudoun County could suffer a $72.2 billion economic blow without the second phase of the Silver Line isn't fazing some Loudoun County supervisors.
Middleburg Battlefield to be preserved: governor
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell will be in Middleburg to announce details of a new public-private partnership that will preserve a key portion of the Middleburg Battlefield from the Civil War.
Fashion is the thing at Virginia's Gold Cup
Saturday's Gold Cup is the day in horse country known as part fashion show, part banquet, and part sporting event.
LaHood vows to stand behind the Dulles Rail Project
Planning for the Silver Line is on the right track, says U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Space shuttle Enterprise to depart D.C. Friday
The space shuttle Enterprise is scheduled to depart Dulles International Airport Friday morning and make its trip to a new home in New York City.
Local bear makes surprise backyard visit
A Loudoun County woman says she was surprised by an unexpected visitor early this week -- a black bear, rummaging on her back porch.
Boyfriend of missing pregnant woman breaks silence
The last person to see Bethany Ann Decker, before she disappeared in Jan. 2011 while five months pregnant, believes she is alive and will return home safely.
Feds seize 4 pounds of cocaine found in chocolate, drinks
What looked like chocolate bars and small drink boxes at Dulles International Airport turned out to be cocaine with a street value of about $130,000.



