Community
Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center on Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m., join Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for a weekend filled with exciting activities and events. After the grand opening ceremony, the center will open to the public for tours. The center will remain open for tours and…
by Amber Ramhorn Waterford resident and author of The Great Architects of Mars, George J. Haas has a new science paper published in current issue of the Journal of Astrobiology. The paper “Mars: Geological Formation or Archaeology? Square-shaped Structure within an Arabia Terra Crater?” is authored by Haas and Alberta, Canada geomorphologist; William R. Saunders,…
Traffic. News reports. Interest rates. Deadlines. Social media. Data centers. Stress. If you have ever wanted to just get away from the hectic world and recharge in a simple and creative way, here’s your chance: Try weaving. Free weaving lessons are offered on most Saturdays and on one Thursday each month at Graffiti & Silk…
The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at Lovettsville Elementary School, 49 S. Loudoun Street in Lovettsville. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free of charge. What’s Accepted What’s Not Accepted Event Procedures Future 2025…
PURCELLVILLE, Va., July 18, 2025 — The Purcellville Police Department is pleased to announce the promotions of Officer Michael Dickson and Officer Daniel Hyman to the rank of Sergeant. Both Sergeant Dickson and Sergeant Hyman have been in an Acting Sergeant role since March of 2025. Sergeant Michael Dickson has been with the Purcellville Police…
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is partnering with Loudoun County Public Schools for the Heroes for Hornets School Supply Drive to support student success and youth development at Sully Elementary School in Sterling. LC-CFRS is committed to helping ensure students and their families have a strong start to the 2025-2026 school year. Donations can…
On Saturday, July 19, the Ashburn Village community will once again rally together to host a mobile blood drive in honor of Ashley Littman, a beloved Ashburn resident, wife, and mother and cancer survivor. Held in partnership with Inova Blood Donor Services, the event highlights the lifesaving power of neighbors helping neighbors—and how HOAs and…
Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains has chosen three graduates from Loudoun County high schools to receive the Jane Pratt & Jed Shilling Blue Ridge Education Award in 2025. The recipients—Parker Price of Loudoun Valley High School, Graydon Berlik and D. J. Bundick of Woodgrove High School—have earned grants to support their college studies and future…
The next session of the National Fatherhood Initiative’s 24/7 Dad® program sponsored by Loudoun County begins Tuesday, July 15. All fathers are welcome to attend this free, 12-week, virtual program to build skills to become even stronger dads. The online workshops will take place weekly on Tuesdays, beginning July 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.…