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Loudoun County Public Schools’ middle school students had the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) careers during Amazon Girls’ Tech Day on May 2, at The Academies of Loudoun. The event, organized by the LCPS Computer Science Office, aimed to inspire girls to pursue STEAM-related interests. Amazon, through the Loudoun Education Foundation, sponsored the…
Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Inova is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the spring term from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an…
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services invites the community to celebrate Virginia’s 250th (VA250) with The Road to Independence Historical Encampment, a free, family-friendly event that brings the American Revolution to life. The event will be held on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Franklin Park, located at 17501…
As Ashburn resident Kate Madlin looks ahead to graduating high school and beginning college this fall, she is stepping into a future filled with ambition, and now, with a trusted partner by her side. Madlin currently attends Briar Woods High School. Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Madlin manages daily challenges that can limit energy…
The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the One Loudoun Park and Ride, 20360 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free of charge. Attendees are encouraged to use the intersection at Savin…
Loudoun County Public Schools held its annual Teacher Cadet Ceremony on April 27 at Briar Woods High School, recognizing 362 Teacher Cadets. This event initiative is a collaboration between the Division of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, the Department of Human Resources and Talent Development, and Shenandoah University. The ceremony was the first time all…
Loudoun County Public Schools bus driver Larry Foster participated in the second annual Region 4 School Bus Road-e-o, taking first place on April 18, at Potomac Center. Foster will go on to represent LCPS at the national level. This regional event brought together contestants from four school districts—Fauquier County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince…
Appleton Campbell has promoted Ronnie Bland to a new leadership position overseeing the company’s HVAC Pro Path technicians. Bland has been with the company for more than 22 years, working as an HVAC technician. Well-known and respected by both customers and colleagues, Bland has built a reputation for exceptional workmanship, reliability, and deep technical expertise…
Children spend just 4-7 minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play compared to more than seven hours in front of screens, according to the National Recreation and Park Association. The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is working to reverse that trend in Loudoun County through its Peterson Young Naturalist Program, and on Sunday, May 31, the community…
Loudoun County Animal Services will host a fee-waived pet adoption event Friday May 8 through Sunday, May 10, at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg. Adoption fees will be waived for all available pets, which include cats, kittens, dogs, puppies and small pets. LCAS is extending Friday’s adoption hours to give adopters…