Community
Community spirit and entrepreneurial excellence were on full display on May 7, as Leesburg honored its standout businesses and leaders at the annual Leesburg Business Awards. Hosted by the Leesburg Economic Development Commission, the event was held at The Depot, the newly opened event space by The Building People. Mayor Kelly Burk, members of the…
A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, May 6 to celebrate the grand opening of Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®. DAAR is a professional trade association that serves real estate professionals primarily in the Dulles area of Northern Virginia, including Loudoun County and surrounding communities. Membership includes REALTORS®, brokers, real estate agents, appraisers, and affiliated…
In honor of the 15th annual Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 17, the Town of Leesburg invites families to explore and enjoy its diverse array of playgrounds. From May 12 through May 16, the Town will highlight its parks and playgrounds across social media platforms, encouraging families to visit and experience as many…
Yousef Kiani, from J. Lupton Simpson Middle School in Leesburg, held off 20 other challengers to emerge as the winner of the first-ever National Civics Bee® in Loudoun competition at Morven Park in Leesburg. Liam Gandhi, a student at Farmwell Station Middle School, finished a close second in the competition, followed by Michael Smith, a student at Blue…
On Saturday, May 10, Loudoun County Animal Services will host a free pet adoption event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg. Regular adoption fees will be waived for all available pets, which include cats, kittens, dogs, small pets and livestock. The LCAS team is again…
Join us for Purcellville Public Safety Day on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is a free community event to interact with our local first responders and increase bicycle safety awareness. Activities will be held at the Purcellville Public Safety Center located at 500 North Maple Avenue. The Purcellville Public Safety…
Loudoun County is launching a bicycle exchange program, which will provide a place for Loudoun residents to drop off used bicycles in good working condition and a place for people to pick up a used bicycle at no cost. Residents may drop off unwanted bicycles next to the free compost and mulch pickup area located…
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…