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Food for the Future: Bringing More Diversity To Food In Purcellville

Written by Noah Goff March 5, 2024

Ah, food. The thing that most humans consume in their everyday lives. The taste, the smell, the filling feeling. At some point in a week, most people go out and get food, whether it be getting a mouth...

 Helpers from the BetterALife organization dress up during the Christmas holiday and take pictures with children receiving presents. Photo provided by Mrs. Elizabeth Ford.

Life Changing Moments Start Here

Written by Noelle Roy February 28, 2024

Growing up in Loudoun County is often associated with money and privilege. However, that is not the case for some students and families in our local neighborhoods. Community service exists to help families...

Photos from paint wars, Campaigners, and a Young Life camp. Photos provided by Purcellville Young Life.

Faith Through Fun

Written by Augusta Beekman, Social Media Manager February 27, 2024

An exciting after school youth group is welcoming high schoolers across the county. Western Loudoun Young Life is a religious organization for high schoolers located in the Purcellville, Round Hill, and...

An open table in the young adult section of the Purcellville Library. Photo provided by William Den Herder.

The Best Study Spaces Around Purcellville

Written by William Den Herder, Editor In Chief February 21, 2024

Around this time in the winter students hit a drag. Students are outside less and therefore motivation may plummet. Oftentimes when this occurs and it feels impossible to find the energy to finish homework...

From old books to artistic jackets, the store has something new around every corner. Photo provided by It’s Bazaar on 21st Street.

It’s Bazaar on 21st Street: 8000 Square Feet of Wonders

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

Visitors exploring downtown Purcellville simply need to take a turn off of Main Street to experience a shop like no other: It’s Bazaar on 21st Street. You will know you have arrived when your eye catches...

Shamrock Music Shoppe in Purcellville, Virginia. Photo provided by Noah Brown.

Diary of a Music Store

Written by Noah Brown, Staff Writer January 3, 2024

Shamrock Music Shoppe is an Irish themed music store located in the heart of Purcellville, VA. The business sells a variety of instruments and sound effect equipment, along with offering music lessons....

Snowfall in Loudoun County, Virginia. Photo taken by Augusta Beekman.

The Brr is Back

Written by Augusta Beekman, Social Media Manager January 3, 2024

Whether you are dreaming of a white Christmas, or days off from school, predictions for snow this winter time are high. After a humid fall, snow this winter would not be expected. Luckily El Niño, a climate...

The inside of Graffiti and Silk. Photo taken by

Graffiti, Silk, and Season’s Greetings

Written by Sophie Mason, Staff Writer January 2, 2024

As the holidays approach, many people are preparing for the biggest gift-giving season of the year. Some, however, spend the winter cold, hungry, or homeless, even within Loudoun County. Mobile Hope, a...

Picture of the new rock barriers and road improvements. Photo provided by West Virginia Department of Transportation.

Route 340 Reopens and the Community Rejoices

Written by John Hays and Nathaniel Leitch December 20, 2023

After two months of bumper to bumper traffic, Route 340 opened up several days earlier than scheduled. The route was temporarily closed on September 12, 2023 for the installation of rock barriers and improvement...

Olympus Gym and its neighboring businesses in Purcellville.

Connecting With Small Business

Written by Andrew Towe, Staff Writer December 20, 2023

Small businesses are an essential part of a community because they drive economic growth, create jobs, and spark innovation. In an area growing with franchises, it is important to remember to support the...

Poll taken by The Woodgrove Outlander that shows the Christmas tree preferences of Woodgrove students. Provided by Ali Elliott.

Pine or Phony?

Written by Ali Elliott, Editor In Chief December 20, 2023

As we head into the holidays, an age-old debate sparkes new controversy. Are real Christmas trees better than fake ones? In western Loudoun there are several Christmas tree farms that experience heavy...

Future home of Purcellville’s IHOP.

IHOP Coming to Purcellville

Written by Andrew Towe, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

Purcellville has an apparent lack of breakfast options, how will Woodgrove react to the addition of an IHOP? The breakfast chain has started construction of a new building next to 7-Eleven in Purcellville’s...

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