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Inova Loudoun Hospital again has been recognized by several national organizations for excellence in patient care, safety, quality, and nursing. Leapfrog: “A” Grade: For the 19th consecutive time, Inova Loudoun Hospital received an “A” grade this spring from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Inova’s achievements in protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The…
The Town of Purcellville is currently accepting applications to participate in the annual Purcellville Hometown Independence Day Parade. There is no cost to participate. The parade will kick off at 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 3. Show your patriotic pride and join in America’s birthday celebration! Click here to complete your online application to be in the parade.…
Join the Tree and Environmental Sustainability Committee on Thursday, June 3, at 7 p.m. for a virtual workshop about native trees and invasive plants. Jordan Herring, Senior Area Forester with the Virginia Department of Forestry, will share information about trees that are native to Virginia and why planting native trees is best. He will also…
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces the temporary closure of Dulles South Recreation and Community Center for annual maintenance. The center will be closed June 1 through June 7, reopening June 8, 2021. The competition and leisure pools will be closed for maintenance June 1 through June 15, reopening June 16. The closure…
In response to COVID concerns, the Hamilton Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting its first-ever interactive “Drive Through Open House.” A simulated live-action experience, it brings you up close to a typical day with first responders. Rain or shine, the event will take place on Saturday May 22, from 1 – 3 p.m. Learn what goes…
The third virtual public meeting regarding the Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Community Services will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 7 p.m. The meeting will include a presentation of key findings and a plan update. Click on the following link to register for the free Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_qhy6Y9XWRoi8TCHBDOl-0Q After registering, you…
Congratulations to the 32 Loudoun Valley High School student journalist inducted into the 2021 National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll. “These outstanding students excel in both the classroom and in their school newsrooms,” associate director Gary Lundgren said. “The future of journalism is bright if these students are any indication.” Honor Roll students must…
To kick off the growing season, the JK Community Farm is seeking teams of volunteers from companies, civic groups, and sponsors as well as individuals of all ages to participate in its 3rd annual Plant-A-Thon. All together, the Planta-a-Thon will need 400 volunteers to help get this season’s crop in the ground. This year’s theme is “Help Something…
By Andrea Gaines Everyone knows they are down there. And, as temperatures climb, they will be climbing out. Are you ready for them? We are. With cicada fashion advice. Arming ourselves with everything from old wedding veils, to 99-cent hairnets, to the piled up old sheets and tablecloths we were about to throw away, we are ready. All…
Then it may be time invest in the knowledge and skills of an expert landscape designer. Ah, were those dollar signs flashing before your eyes? Take a deep breath. While many nurseries and landscape firms focus on big contracts—corporate campuses, government facilities, large private estates—there are companies that can refer you to designers who are…