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  • S3E14 - Seven Loaves Celebrates the Season of Giving

    S3E14 - Seven Loaves Celebrates the Season of Giving
    2023/12/01
    On this the season finale of The Middleburg Podcast our intern, Foxcroft graduate Ellie Wicht, takes over the show as host, producer and editor. Ellie joined us in April in her gap year before she heads to Boston University to study film. Ellie suggested the perfect guest this holiday season when she interviewed Caroline Hemsley from Seven Loaves about the food pantry that takes care of those in need in and around Middleburg. Ellie also has her pick of the highlight events this month, which kicks off with the popular tree lighting followed by the Christmas Parade. Pick up an events calendar for the month in stores around town for more details of what’s happening this holiday season. The Middleburg Podcast will be back in the spring so until then thank you all for listening, have a wonderful holiday, and a happy and healthy New Year.

    Hosts: Ellie Wicht & Chris Stafford
    Produced and edited by Ellie Wicht.
    Email: middleburgpodcast@gmail.com
    Visit Seven Loaves at sevenloavesmiddleburg.org
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    25 分
  • S3E13: Middleburg's New Town Hall

    S3E13: Middleburg's New Town Hall
    2023/11/01
    On this month’s episode, Chris & Ellie visited the new Town Hall and Police Department on October 30 where Town Manager Danny Davis gave them a guided tour of the building as it moves to its final phase of development. Ellie leads the way with our featured interview in her penultimate episode before she leaves for uni. And she also has a pick of what’s coming this month around town, which kicks off with the annual Mille Miglia car event on November 2-4 culminating in the timed races on Saturday afternoon from the Pink Box to Old Ox.

    Hosts: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht

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    27 分
  • S3E12: Madison Street Welcomes New Stores

    S3E12: Madison Street Welcomes New Stores
    2023/10/01
    October in Middleburg has begun with a frenzy of activity in glorious fall weather as Madison Street welcomes new and diverse stores to tempt residents and visitors alike. This month, Ellie has been out with her recorder to talk to two of those new shop-keepers. We hear from Rebecca Kidder at Federal & Black, and Mary Beth Morrell at Middleburg Books. With the ribbon cutting taking having taken place at the end of September, Ellie finds out more about these latest additions to the town, the people behind the counter and what customers can expect. Ellie also has her pick of some of the events coming up this month, which includes the Chili Cook-Off on October 13 and of course there’s something spooky going on with Halloween as Ellie explains.

    Host: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht
    The Middleburg Podcast is on Facebook where you can leave your comments, questions and suggestions. And you can reach us via email at middleburgpodcast@gmail.com.
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    28 分
  • S3E11: Mexico Comes to Middleburg

    S3E11: Mexico Comes to Middleburg
    2023/09/01
    September is here and so is the fall season when Middleburg hosts a number of regular events, plus some new activities that have been added to the schedule. Foxcroft graduate and its new Assistant Field Hockey Coach, Ellie Wicht, has made her selection for you in the About Town segment. Meanwhile, Chris Stafford talked to Maria Ayala, Co-founder of CDMX, the new Mexican restaurant on East Washington Street. Maria shares the background to CDMX, which already has a sister restaurant in Winchester. We hear about the culture and cuisine that is authentically Mexican. Maria points out that they welcome feedback to this latest dining addition to Middleburg so they meet the needs of the community.

    Hosts: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht
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    24 分
  • S3E10: Secretariat is Coming to Town

    S3E10: Secretariat is Coming to Town
    2023/08/01
    On this month’s episode Ellie has an update on the proposed future use of the Mickey Gordon Park from Mayor Bridge Littleton as well as some of the reaction on social media. And as usual Ellie has news of what’s happening in August in her About Town segment which includes the Annual Sidewalk Sale and the Family Reunion at Salamander. Plus Chris talks to Laura Smith, Executive Director of Loudoun Therapeutic Riding who is organizing the events surrounding the visit of the Secretariat statue to Middleburg on August 8-9.

    Hosts: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht
    Produced by Hollowell Studios
    Email: middleburgpodcast@gmail.com
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    32 分
  • S3E9: The Middleburg Life

    S3E9: The Middleburg Life
    2023/07/01
    We are covering the public meeting, which took place at the end of last month to discuss the proposal for special exemption to the Mickey Gordon Park with reaction from some of the attendees, including Mayor Bridge Littleton. Our special guest is Christian Bentley, publisher of The Middleburg Life magazine who tells us what drives the monthly publication with its broad editorial range which truly represents the community. Ellie offers her usual selection of what’s happening in the About Town segment as she prepares for a busy summer with college on the horizon.

    This episode is sponsored by Posh Pixies - a new store for kidswear which offers responsibly sourced, all-natural fiber apparel in sizes preemie to 10 in a variety of price points. Posh Pixies is located at 9 S. Madison Street and is open every day every day until 5pm. And visit their website poshpixies.com which features many of the brands they carry in the store. Follow them on social media @poshpixies_middleburg on Instagram, and @poshpixies on Facebook.

    Hosts: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht
    Visit our Facebook page at The Middleburg Podcast. Email us with comments, questions and suggestions to middleburgpodcast@gmail.com.
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    25 分
  • S1E8: Introducing Posh Pixies

    S1E8: Introducing Posh Pixies
    2023/06/02
    On this month’s episode, Chris talks to Robin Klombers, a familiar face in Middleburg as a realtor, who has opened a new retail store, Posh Pixies, on South Madison Street. Posh Pixies is a children’s clothing store for preemies through ten year olds dressing casual or spicing it up. Robin explains how she found a gap in the market where there is clearly a demand. She also mentions that Posh Pixies plans to collaborate with other store owners in town to host events, so stay tuned for that. In our ‘About Town’ segment Ellie tells us what’s happening in town this month and shares news of one store closing after 66 years. The Fun Shop on West Washington will be discounting items throughout June as it prepares to close on July 8 so be sure to stop by and say hi and goodbye to the ladies.

    If you have any comments, questions or suggestions for guests or stories we should cover, drop us a line to themiddleburgpodcast@gmail.com and visit our Facebook page at The Middleburg Podcast.

    Hosts: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht.
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    24 分
  • S3E7 with Aiyana Atelier

    S3E7 with Aiyana Atelier
    2023/05/01
    This month on The Middleburg Podcast Ellie talks to Angela Burleson at Aiyana Atelier about the female-owned boutique aesthetic studio that is located on East Washington Street. A new business in town, Aiyana Atelier focuses on the art of endlessly beautiful through every stage of life. Also Ellie shares a selection of events in her segment About Town and as usual there is lots coming up in May both in town and in the surrounding countryside. Plus Ellie has some exciting news to share as she prepares to graduate from Foxcroft and Chris heads off to bike the Empire State Trail.

    Hosts: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht

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    18 分