Community

Monk’s BBQ: Purcellville’s flavorful claim to fame at the auto show

April 2, 2025

By Valerie Cury In the commissioners’ comments portion of the Feb. 16 Purcellville Planning Commission meeting, Chair Ron Rise noted that his remarks that evening were largely focused on the Town of Purcellville.  He said during the week of Feb. 6 he was invited to bring his 1970 vintage Corvette to the Washington Auto Show…

Pastor Michelle C. Thomas—Loudoun County’s ‘force to be reckoned with’

April 2, 2025

Pastor, Entrepreneur, Historic Preservationist, Activist, Politician, Community Organizer, and More By Floyd Nelson  Many of us have heard the phrase, “a force to be reckoned with.” After all, the first records of the phrase date back to the late 1800s. When words and phrases exist in the American lexicon for more than a hundred years, it…

Purcellville Farmers Market returns April 26

April 2, 2025

Spring is here, and that means the return of the Purcellville Farmers Market. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, as the market kicks off its season from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Conveniently located behind Nostalgia Boutique at 142 E Main Street, this vibrant community event is ready to welcome back loyal shoppers and fresh faces alike.…

Troop 711 honors two new Eagle Scouts

April 2, 2025

On Jan. 4 BSA Troop 711 held a Court of Honor at the Trillium Gathering Building in Purcellville and presented two scouts with their Eagle Scout awards. Only five percent of scouts achieve this top honor. Over the last 20 years 108 scouts from Troop 711 have received this award, including these latest two—Gideon Loomis…

Montana Cochran Crowned Miss Teen Virginia International 2025

April 2, 2025

During an inspiring weekend of competition, delegates from across the Northeast showcased their skills in interview, fashion, fitness, and public speaking. On March 2, Montana Cochran, representing Miss Teen Northern Virginia, was crowned Miss Teen Virginia International 2025. Montana, the daughter of Allen Cochran and Nancy Griffith-Cochran of Stone Eden Farm in Hamilton, Virginia, is…

Middleburg Wellness Day to be held on April 12

April 1, 2025

The Town of Middleburg will host Middleburg Wellness Day on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Middleburg Community Center located at 300 W. Washington Street. The event is a celebration of the Town of Middleburg’s commitment to healthy eating and active living. Middleburg Wellness Day promises to be a fun…

LAWS announces Clarke as new CEO

March 29, 2025

LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services announces Samantha Clarke as its new chief executive officer. Clarke will lead the nonprofit on a strategic path forward to expand the organization’s mission and bring new, transformative advancements to domestic violence and sexual assault services, prevention, care, and healing in Loudoun County. For more than 40 years,…

LCPL Poetry Contest for teens and adults begins April 1

March 29, 2025

Loudoun County Public Library customers can win cash prizes in the 12th annual Poetry Contest, which runs April 1 through May 18. This year, the contest is open to teens and adults in Loudoun County and the nearby regions listed on the contest homepage. Poems can be entered into one of three categories: Spoken Word,…

Wheatland Concert Series kicks off on April 12

March 27, 2025

Shiloh Manor Farm is gearing up for their spring chamber music recital and dinner on April 12, starting at 6 p.m. at 14781 Berlin Turnpike, Purcellville. This event is a wonderful way to celebrate spring. The quality of chamber musicians who have performed at the Wheatland Concert Series is outstanding, and it is hard to…

Purcellville Farmers Market returns April 26

March 25, 2025

Spring is here, and that means the return of the Purcellville Farmers Market. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, as the market kicks off its season from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Conveniently located behind Nostalgia Boutique at 142 E Main Street, this vibrant community event is ready to welcome back loyal shoppers and fresh faces alike.…