Community
The Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services Teen Services division has launched the No Filter Feedback Survey to gather input from middle and high school students regarding preferred programs and activities. The brief five-minute survey will collect anonymous feedback about potential teen center features and future programming. All responses will be reviewed exclusively by the PRCS…
By Valerie Cury Celebrating two major milestones, Inova Blood Donor Services marks its 60th anniversary and the 20th anniversary if its Loudoun location. Inova Blood Donor Services is located at 45745 Nokes Boulevard, Suite 160, in Sterling. A highlight of the celebration on April 23 was the special recognition of retired Loudoun County System Fire…
By Valerie Cury Mercer Middle School in Aldie held its annual “Walk for Smiles” walk-a-thon fundraiser on April 25 to support children born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate. Proceeds from the event will go to Smile Train, the world’s largest organization dedicated to cleft care. First launched in 2011, the fundraiser welcomed a…
On April 19, 1775 Colonial militiamen faced off against about 700 British Regular Army troops on the village green at Lexington, Massachusetts. Warned by Paul Revere and friends, Militia from all over Massachusetts poured into the area to prevent the British from Seizing munitions and powder and attempting to capture Colonial leaders. On the 250th…
By Ash Woerner, Loudoun Valley High School The Gunslinger is a new musical written, composed and directed by Ben Demase, set to be performed May 23 and 24. For tickets go to https://loudounvhs.booktix.com/dept/main/e/GS. Performances are Friday, May 23, 7 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The description of the senior CAS project is simple: develop a…
The Town of Leesburg’s Preservation Team will hold its first-ever Preservation Day, to be held on Thursday, May 8 at the Thomas Balch Library. This special event will feature three informative sessions designed for anyone interested in learning more about Leesburg’s architectural history, the Certificate of Appropriateness process, and best practices for maintaining historic buildings.…
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces that the Comprehensive Arts Plan Draft is now available for public review and comment. Residents can access the plan, all supporting documentation, and submit feedback on the Comprehensive Arts Plan webpage. Public comments may be submitted through the Comprehensive Arts Plan Comment Form through Sunday, May 18. Virtual Meetings …
On April 19, 1775 Colonial militiamen faced off against about 700 British Regular Army troops on the village green at Lexington, Massachusetts. Warned by Paul Revere and friends, Militia from all over Massachusetts poured into the area to prevent the British from Seizing munitions and powder and attempting to capture Colonial leaders. On the 250…
Two outstanding Loudoun County Public Schools educators have been selected Washington-area Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year by The Washington Post, the first double win for LCPS since 2013. Kimberly Poole, a career Mustang at J.L. Simpson Middle School, has been selected as The Washington Post Teacher of the Year. Jeff Joseph,…
Beginning Monday, May 5, Loudoun County Transit will add four commuter bus routes to improve service levels during peak morning and evening commuting hours. Loudoun’s commuter bus service provides rides from points in Loudoun County directly to sites around Crystal City and Washington, D.C. One-way fares are $11.00 with a SmarTrip® card and $12.00 with…