Loudoun County statement regarding data center “moratorium”

The Blue Ridge Leader reporting on data centers through Loudoun County, VA

Loudoun County has received inquiries from residents who are concerned about the number of data centers that have been approved for construction in the county and potential future projects currently in the planning process. The county is publishing this message to ensure interested residents are correctly informed about the county’s role in data center development….

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First Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is March 16 in Leesburg

The first Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event for 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Leesburg Park and Ride, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive in Leesburg. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free of charge. What’s Accepted What’s Not Accepted…

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin takes action on 84 bills

On March 8, Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action on 84 pieces of legislation, signing 64 bills into law, amending 12 bills and vetoing 8 bills.  “Today, I am pleased to sign more than 60 bills into law with bipartisan support, a clear demonstration of what can be achieved when we set politics aside and…

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Wexton secures nearly $15 Million for local projects in government funding package

On March 6, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced $14,996,550 in Community Project Funding that she secured for Virginia’s 10th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages set to be voted on this week, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs and priorities…

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Loudoun County statement regarding data center “moratorium”

The Blue Ridge Leader reporting on data centers through Loudoun County, VA

Loudoun County has received inquiries from residents who are concerned about the number of data centers that have been approved for construction in the county and potential future projects currently in the planning process. The county is publishing this message to ensure interested residents are…

First Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is March 16 in Leesburg

The first Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event for 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Leesburg Park and Ride, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive in Leesburg. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to…

Gov. Glenn Youngkin takes action on 84 bills

On March 8, Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action on 84 pieces of legislation, signing 64 bills into law, amending 12 bills and vetoing 8 bills.  “Today, I am pleased to sign more than 60 bills into law with bipartisan support, a clear demonstration of…

Wexton secures nearly $15 Million for local projects in government funding package

On March 6, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced $14,996,550 in Community Project Funding that she secured for Virginia’s 10th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages set to be voted on this week, responds…

Fallen Firefighter Trevor Brown remembered by thousands from all over the country

On Monday March 4, thousands came to Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg to remember Firefighter Trevor Brown who lost his life in the line of duty on Feb. 16. According to Gov. Glenn Youngkin flag order, flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth…

Leesburg Town Council approves rezoning to allow data center development

The Blue Ridge Leader reporting on data centers through Loudoun County, VA

The Leesburg Town Council has voted to approve a rezoning application that will allow data centers and additional industrial and research park uses on two parcels of vacant land in the Village at Leesburg development. The applicant, Springfield East, LC, had sought permission to amend…

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February General Fund revenues remain in line with forecast

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that general fund revenues for February 2024 remain consistent with…

Gov. Glenn Youngkin takes action on 50 Bills

On March 14, Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action on 50 pieces of legislation, signing…

Leesburg launches Service Line Compliance Campaign

In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, the Town…

Public Hearing on voluntary settlement agreement between Leesburg and BOS

The Commission on Local Government will hold a series of proceedings, including a public hearing,…

Comments for Sterling Blvd & Williamsburg Rd/Chase Heritage Circle Intersection open

Loudoun County is hosting an online public comment period, March 12 – April 12, on…

Loudoun County recognizes best workplaces for commuters

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has honored local employers that have earned national recognition…

Loudoun accepting tax exemption applications from charitable nonprofits

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. is accepting applications from charitable…

Leesburg Town Council approves settlement related to Compass Creek Annexation

The Leesburg Town Council has voted to approve a voluntary settlement agreement with the County…

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Vincent Jones is appointed Deputy Loudoun County Administrator

Vincent Jones has been appointed as a Deputy Loudoun County Administrator effective March 14, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced on March 11. Jones, who was selected for the position after…

House passes Rep. Wexton’s Bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0

The U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton’s (D-VA) Gabriella Miller Kids irst Research Act 2.0, which would reauthorize federal funding for the National Institute of Health’s Gabriella Miller Kids…

LCPS biology teacher named Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year

Amy Goodyear, a biology teacher at Heritage High School, has been named the Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom 2024 Teacher of the Year. The award recognizes a Virginia educator for…

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Public EV charging stations added in Bluemont, Middleburg and Sterling

Loudoun County has installed new electrical vehicle charging stations for public use at three county facilities: These stations will allow simultaneous charging of two vehicles at the Bluemont Community Center,…

Fallen Firefighter Trevor Brown remembered by thousands from all over the country

On Monday March 4, thousands came to Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg to remember Firefighter Trevor Brown who lost his life in the line of duty on Feb. 16. According to…

Loudoun Chamber welcomes Angela Mitchell as Board Chair

The Loudoun Chamber community officially welcomed Angela Mitchell, of ARM Consulting, as the organization’s 2024 Chair of the Board of Directors at the 56 th  Annual Meeting and Community Leadership…

Six Things to know about the March 5 Primary Election in Loudoun

A presidential primary election will be held in Loudoun County Tuesday, March 5. Election officials remind voters of six key things to know ahead of the election. 1. Know When…

Purcellville town council budget presentation on March 13

The Purcellville Town Council has scheduled a series of special meetings for the following dates…

Let us renew our commitment to serve those who serve us

Dear Loudoun Community: Loudoun, on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, our community suffered an almost unbearable…