Community

Loudoun County writers called to create for Annual Library Contest

December 31, 2025

Sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library, the Loudoun County Public Library Short Story Contest invites teens and adults to curl up with their imaginations this winter and share an original, unpublished short story.  Submissions will be accepted online through Sunday, Feb. 15, with winners celebrated at awards ceremonies on Saturday, May 9. Along the…

Local artists take center stage in Middleburg exhibit

December 29, 2025

A new exhibition opening in Middleburg this winter invites visitors to slow down, look closely and reconnect with art as a physical experience. Artists & Artisans, a collection of 15 environmental portraits by noted Loudoun County photographer Philip Ulanowsky, will be on view Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 and 25, from noon to 5 p.m.…

Middleburg to host 15 th Annual Winter Weekend Sale

December 23, 2025

The Town of Middleburg will host its 15 th Annual Winter Weekend Sale from Friday, Feb. 13 through Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy seasonal shopping, dining, and the charm of the historic village. The four-day event highlights Middleburg’s locally owned shops and restaurants, many of which will offer special promotions…

Tuscarora Mill Restaurant turns 40

December 23, 2025

On a crisp December day in 1985, Kevin Malone opened the doors of Tuscarora Mill Restaurant in a restored nineteenth century grain mill along the banks of Catoctin Creek in Leesburg. It was Dec. 22, just days before Christmas, and the air carried the quiet anticipation of a town preparing to gather. That morning marked…

LCSO and Santa visits Inova pediatric patients

December 21, 2025

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continued a cherished holiday tradition Wednesday, Dec. 17, escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus to Inova Loudoun Hospital to spread cheer among pediatric patients. Shortly after 11:15 a.m., Santa arrived with a police escort, bringing smiles to hospital staff, families, and children as the festive procession made its way to the…

County opens youth & parents survey to help young people thrive

December 21, 2025

The Loudoun County Advisory Commission on Youth has opened the annual Survey of Youth and Parents to gather information that will help county leaders make informed decisions about programs and services designed to support young people in our community. The survey is intended for middle-and high-school-aged students and their parents or guardians. It takes approximately…

PRCS hosts Get to know the Arts in Loudoun Exhibition

December 9, 2025

The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee and Parks, Recreation and Community Services will present Get to Know the Arts in Loudoun County, a special exhibition showcasing over thirty arts organizations and groups from across the county.  The exhibition highlights the diverse arts community in Loudoun County and celebrates the successes and contributions of local organizations working…

Leesburg Christmas and Holiday Parade Dec. 13

December 9, 2025

The Town of Leesburg will host its annual Christmas and Holiday parade on Saturday, Dec. 13 beginning at 6 p.m. To prepare, King Street will be closed to vehicular traffic at 5:15 p.m. from Battlefield Parkway to Catoctin Circle. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. and usher Santa and his friends down King Street,…

Loudoun surplus auction of 2025 features bargains

December 9, 2025

Just in time for winter weather, the final Loudoun County government surplus auction of 2025 features a 2015 RAM 5500 HD 4×4 Dump Truck with bed and a snow plow. Other items include a 2014 Ford F-150 XL 4×4 Truck, an IndeeLift floor lift, an assortment of Avaya telephones and accessories, inflatable archery targets, exercise equipment…

Leesburg, Knights of Columbus and VFW Post 1177 collect Sweats for Vets

December 4, 2025

The Town of Leesburg is once again partnering with the Knights of Columbus and VFW Post 1177 to collect sweatsuits that will be donated to in-patients at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Collection boxes are located at Town Hall and Ida Lee Park Recreation Center. Donations are being accepted now through…