Community
Tennis players and enthusiasts in Leesburg are invited to attend the Town’s biannual tennis community meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center. The meeting offers an opportunity for residents, players and anyone interested in local tennis programs to learn about upcoming activities, receive updates on court reservations and share their thoughts…
Looking for a bicycle, exercise equipment, children’s furniture or even a vehicle? Loudoun County’s October surplus auction offers shoppers a chance to find a bargain while giving government-owned items a second life. The online auction features a wide assortment of items, including children’s toys, wooden lockers, shelves, tables, bicycles, exercise equipment and vehicles. Office equipment,…
Atlantic Union Bank President and Chief Operating Officer Maria Tedesco and Natalie Grubbs, chief information officer of Consumer and Business Banking, have been named recipients of Virginia Business’ Women in Leadership awards. The awards recognize Virginia professionals for leadership, professional achievement and commitment to mentoring others. Tedesco was also named an inaugural Rising Circle honoree,…
Singer-songwriter Eli Lev has carried his music from small American towns to stages around the world. On Saturday, Oct. 17, his travels will bring him to western Loudoun for an afternoon performance at 868 Estate Vineyards. The Silver Spring, Maryland-based independent musician is scheduled to perform beginning at 1 p.m., bringing an acoustic, folk-influenced sound…
Fall arrived with a bang at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park as NOVA Parks opened its 2026 Pumpkin Patch & Flower Fields season with a weekend of pumpkin blasting, live music and family activities. NOVA Parks Executive Director Justin Wilson launched the season Sept. 26 with the inaugural pumpkin blast, followed by free rounds at…
By Valerie Cury Every morning, 65-year-old Kevin Porreco wakes up in his new apartment at The Linden Senior Residences, looks out the window and gives thanks. Porreco came to Virginia about two years ago to be closer to his daughter. Living on Social Security, he knew he would need affordable housing and began looking long…
A piece of Loudoun County history will come alive Oct. 3, noon to 5 p.m. at 407 E Market Street, as the community gathers in Leesburg for the third annual Douglass Legacy Day. The free celebration will be held at the Historic Douglass High School Education & Development Campus, honoring the history and legacy of…
By Valerie Cury A nonprofit that began 10 years ago with a $75 check to help pay a child’s school lunch debt celebrated a decade of service Saturday evening with the debut performance of a new children’s choir. BetterALife marked its 10th anniversary Sept. 26 with a gala at the AC Hotel Marriott in Reston…
Free, self-guided event returns October 17–18 with farms, vineyards, animals, hands-on activities, and unexpected agricultural experiences The Loudoun Fall Farm Tour returns Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, inviting residents and visitors to experience the farms, people, products, and traditions that shape Loudoun County’s agricultural community. The…
Fall arrived with a bang at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park as NOVA Parks opened its 2026 Pumpkin Patch & Flower Fields season with a weekend of pumpkin blasting, live music and family activities. NOVA Parks Executive Director Justin Wilson launched the season Sept. 26 with the inaugural pumpkin blast, followed by free rounds at…