The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Free edition, with exclusive excerpt from A Soul to Steal)

by Washington Irving

“The debate over the future of Phillips Farm continued to rage last week, with conservationists threatening to file a lawsuit to block any development of the land. Martha Paletta, director of Protect Loudoun’s Heritage, said on Tuesday the group had received a large anonymous donation to continue its quest to stop development by Heller Brothers of the 100-acre property. ‘It just proves that people everywhere do not want to see this property destroyed,’ she said. Martin Heller, the co-founder of the development firm, said the group’s opposition would not deter the company from moving forward. A public meeting with county officials is scheduled Friday.”

  —Quinn O’Brion, “Phillips Farm Debate Started,” Loudoun Chronicle