Community

Fire and Rescue welcomes newest explosives detection canine

December 24, 2024

On Friday, Dec. 13, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office celebrated the graduation of Explosives Detection Canine Zo and her handler, Investigator Michael Kenyon, from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco, Firearms, and Explosives— Explosives Detection Canine School. Zo is a female yellow Labrador Retriever and was born on March 18, 2023. She…

BRMS students continue the tradition of learning through giving

December 24, 2024

The Career and Technical Education Students at Blue Ridge Middle School have contributed for the seventh consecutive year to a service-based learning project that supports local veterans’ organizations,Hero Homes.  Across all three grades, students collaborated to prepare “Show Smore Support,” a special fundraiser for veterans. Sixth-grade students in Mrs. Tiffany Whalen’s Computer Applications class researched…

H. M. King George seeks loyal subjects to suppress rebellious colonists in America

December 19, 2024

His Majesty’s 65 th Regiment of Foot, a non-profit historical reenactment organization, is recruiting history buffs to portray British soldiers at reenactment events during the 250-year commemoration cycle of the American War for Independence. Major historical reenactment events will be held in the New England, Middle Atlantic, and Southern Atlantic states from 2025 to 2031.…

NoVa hero receives free roof from Pond Roofing & Exteriors

December 19, 2024

To mark its 60th anniversary, Pond Roofing & Exteriors has provided a new roof free of charge to Mrs. Tilton, a well-loved and deserving member of the community. Known as the “neighborhood mom,” Mrs. Tilton has spent years opening her home to local children, offering them a safe and supportive environment. A retired school bus…

Mullen Orthodontics celebrates 20 years in Leesburg

December 17, 2024

A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, Dec. 12 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mullen Orthodontics. “I have been lucky to meet so many wonderful patients over the last 20 years, and it gives me great pride to see all of the beautiful smiles that we had a part in creating,” said Dr. Russell…

Employers invited to participate in Leesburg Career Expo

December 17, 2024

The Town of Leesburg’s Department of Economic Development will host a career expo for students and recent graduates on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The event will take place at Loudoun County High School, 415 Dry Mill Road, in Leesburg, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Local businesses are encouraged to apply by completing the registration form at chooseleesburg.com/business-community/business-events.…

DAAR Installs 2025 President and Board of Directors

December 17, 2024

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® has installed its 2025 President and Board of Directors during its annual holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The installation ceremony was conducted by Gary M. Clemens, Clerk of the Loudoun County Circuit Court. Peter Leonard-Morgan, a real estate associate broker with Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty, was installed…

Lucketts Ruritan Club Awards Citizen of the Year to Chapple

December 17, 2024

Mike Dunn, President of the Lucketts Ruritan Club, awarded Holly Heider Chapple, owner of Hope’s Flower Farm on Stumptown Road, the Club’s Citizen of the Year at the organization’s Annual Awards Dinner. The event was held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club in Leesburg. The Citizen of the Year award…

JK Community Farm had record year of food donated to area pantries

December 14, 2024

The JK Community Farm, a 150-acre farm in Purcellville, Virginia that grows crops and livestock and donates them to nonprofits, capped off another great year of fighting food insecurity in the DMV, donating over 247,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce and protein to local food banks. “We are grateful to our volunteer workforce and donors who have helped…

PRCS to hold public input meetings to create vision for arts

December 14, 2024

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces upcoming in-person and virtual workshops to seek public input to help create a Comprehensive Arts Plan for the County.     The Comprehensive Arts Plan will create a vision for the arts in Loudoun County and develop a clear set of goals and strategies regarding the development of public…