Community

Celebrate Earth Day April 25 at Franklin Park

April 9, 2026

Celebrate our planet at the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services annual Earth Day Loudoun on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Franklin Park, located 17501 Franklin Park Drive, in Purcellville. Earth Day Loudoun is a free, family-friendly festival with games, music, food, and more. Residents are invited to learn about…

Loudoun County Offers Retirement Planning Workshops in April

April 7, 2026

In April 2026, the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center and Loudoun Extension Services will host two sessions of the retirement planning workshop, “Start Smart, Finish Smart: Retirement Options Explained.” Whether you’re currently employed, between jobs or preparing to enter the workforce, this workshop will provide a clearer understanding of workplace retirement plans and personal investment options…

Middleburg Wellness Day to be Held on April 25

April 7, 2026

The Town of Middleburg will host Middleburg Wellness Day on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Middleburg Community Center (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 and informative…

Last Dates for Scrape for the Grape are April 11 & 12

April 7, 2026

A coalition of Loudoun County organizations has launched its most ambitious “Scrape for the Grape” campaign yet, rallying volunteers across the region to combat the destructive spotted lanternfly and protect local vineyards, fruit trees and crops. The annual initiative, now in its third year, continues to expand in scale and community participation. Organizers say the…

EIT 2.0 Announces Leadership Succession

April 4, 2026

EIT 2.0, a leader in ultraviolet (UV) measurement and avionics solutions based in Leesburg, Virginia, today announced that founder Joe T. May has transferred ownership to Pradyumna Kumar “PK” Swain, Ph.D. Founded in 1977, EIT 2.0 has built a strong reputation for providing innovative solutions in the area of precision instrumentation and customer-focused engineering across…

Loudoun to Host Faith-Based Housing Summit May 6

April 4, 2026

Loudoun County will host a summit on May 6, 2026, aimed at helping faith-based and nonprofit organizations explore opportunities to build attainable housing on land owned by faith communities. The “Faith-Based Attainable Housing Summit: Planting the SEEDs — Support, Educate, Engage and Develop” will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lodge…

Student Projects recognized at LCPS Regional Science & Engineering Fair

April 2, 2026

Three board members of the Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains served as judges at the 2026 Loudoun County Public Schools Regional Science & Engineering Fair. This year’s fair once again highlighted the remarkable talent and innovation of Loudoun County high school students. A defining feature of many projects was their interdisciplinary nature. Students skillfully…

Community Meeting on Pickleball Courts Planned for April 7

April 2, 2026

The meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center The public is invited to a preconstruction community meeting for the upcoming Pickleball Courts project. Located adjacent to Freedom Park in southeast Leesburg, the project will involve the installation of asphalt pads to accommodate five outdoor pickleball courts surrounded…

Ketoctin DAR to Dedicate “President’s Hill” at Oatlands on Arbor Day

April 2, 2026

Four Presidential Descendant Trees to Be Planted in Honor of America 250 The Ketoctin Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host a special Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony at Oatlands Historic House & Gardens to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The ceremony will dedicate a new presidential…

Purcellville Council Approves Donation for Fireman’s Field Upgrades

April 1, 2026

By Valerie Cury The Purcellville Town Council voted unanimously March 10 to approve a donation that will fund safety and aesthetic improvements at historic Fireman’s Field. The project, funded by EE Reed East Coast, which specializes in industrial building construction and data centers, will replace the baseball field’s aging warning track, with the company providing…