Publications by Dorry Samuels
Black is Back: The Return of Dick Black?
As the pundits focus their attention on the upcoming midterm elections, some Virginians have set their scope even wider -- the 2011 state elections. The rumor mill is buzzing: Who is running, who might run, who should run and what does it mean if they do or don’t? How does it reflect the national atmosphere? Still in favor of hope and change? Or is the feeling more anti-incumbent?
Loudoun Businesses Unsure of How They Fared During Holidays
As children compare the gifts they received for the holidays, older Loudoun residents may be comparing on a greater level -- how the county’s businesses fared in the mid-recession holiday season compared with previous years.
Two Families Displaced by Second Fire in Leesburg Townhouses
A two-alarm fire broke out Tuesday early afternoon at two townhouses located at 111 Hancock St. in Leesburg, displacing two families who lived there.
Individuals from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue who arrived at the scene called for a second alarm due to the amount of fire in the structure at the time of arrival, according to Dustin Sternbeck, public information officer with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue.
Two Families Displaced by Second Fire in Leesburg Townhouses
A two-alarm fire broke out Tuesday early afternoon at two townhouses located at 111 Hancock St. in Leesburg, displacing two families who lived there.
Growing Loudoun Satellite Imaging Company Has Global View
Driving by the unassuming building off of Route 28 in Dulles, beyond the Carmax and Wegmans, Loudoun residents may be unaware of the incredible technology and intelligence being distributed right under their noses at GeoEye, a company that creates high-resolution commercial satellite imagery.
Loudoun Water Proposes Rate Increases
Loudoun residents may think more about conserving water as the utility Loudoun Water is proposing increasing its rates by an average of nearly 12 percent.
Loudoun Resident Sentenced to 8 Years After Carjacking
A 22-year-old Loudoun resident was sentenced to eight years in prison Dec. 14 for the felony charges of carjacking, eluding police and a third offense of Driving While Intoxicated.
A Little Extra Money for the Holidays
The holiday season brings with it a fair amount of stress, between the travel arrangements, shopping for presents, preparing the food and ensuring that plans go smoothly. For many, another cause of stress around the holidays is finances.
PATH Companies to Temporarily Withdraw Powerline Application
In an effort to keep the states involved on the same schedule for development, companies seeking to build the Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline (PATH) through parts of Loudoun County announced Dec. 21 that they have filed to withdraw their application in Virginia for the time being.
Area Synagogues Celebrate Hanukkah
As the Festival of Lights simmers down and the Hanukkah celebrations of 2009 come to a close tonight, Loudoun residents can note the various holiday activities held by each of the area synagogues.
