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Local woman helps lead one of NASA’s most high-flying projects
FROM ASHBURN TO THE SPACE STATION By Chris Wadsworth Robyn Gatens just can’t turn off the science. In her free time, she’s fiddling around with […]
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Brain power led one local man to a fun, new career
TRIVIAL PURSUIT By Chris Wadsworth In this day and age of superhero movies around every corner, it must be nice to have a superpower. Chris […]
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Local swift water rescue teams face dangerous challenges
TO THE RESCUE By Chris Wadsworth It was April 2017. Late afternoon. A family of five – two adults and three children – was boating […]
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Ashburn family takes a journey to South America
BUSINESS AND PLEASURE By Chris Wadsworth Sean Mooney came home from work one day and told his wife, Alison, that he had a business trip […]
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Silver line adds new glow to Ashburn
ASHBURN VOICES By Lin Thomas Editor’s note: Ashburn Magazine is starting a new occasional feature with this issue – “Ashburn Voices,” which are guest essays […]
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Skip the entrée and give these area appetizers a try
DOWNLOAD THESE APPS By Chris Wadsworth Photos by Andrew Sample Appetizers. Starters. Hors d’oeuvres. Finger food. Small plates. They are on the menu of nearly […]
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Local lawyer is a master in competitive axe throwing
THE AXE FACTOR By Jill Devine Photos by Astri Wee Like most attorneys, Suzanne Bassett flings a heavy satchel over her shoulder when she leaves […]
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Ashburn photographer makes memorable trip to Africa
TANZANIAN ADVENTURE By Chris Wadsworth If you’re a regular reader of Ashburn Magazine, you may recognize the name Astri Wee. She’s a resident of the […]
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Innovative camera mount designed here in Ashburn
IN A SNAP By Jill Devine It was an “a-ha” moment for photographer Stephanie Newberger. She was in the middle of a bus tour of […]
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Local author sets his scary tales in our community
ASHBURN’S DARK SIDE By Chris Wadsworth By day, Michael Layne is a mild-mannered cybersecurity strategy professional for a local government contractor. But by night, he’s… […]