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Public asked to weigh in before March 9 In keeping with the new Comprehensive Plan to preserve Purcellville’s small-town feel, the Planning Commission is proposing to amend the Zoning Ordinance so that buildings constructed in the Town’s Historic Downtown / Central Commercial District (C-4 Zoning District) be limited to a by-right height of two stories and…
The Town of Purcellville is once again partnering with Keep Loudoun Beautiful for the annual Town-wide clean-up. This year, modifications have been made to comply with current guidelines related to COVID-19. The clean-up will be spread over a two-day period with two separate time slots each day. Groups may volunteer to pick up trash on…
Dear Editor: Jean Brown and I were political opposites, but we were also neighbors and friends. Countless times we would stop and chat in the aisles of the grocery store just catching up on the news of the day. She exemplified the civility that used to be characteristic of Virginia public life. I will miss…
Loudoun County is hosting an online public information meeting for the Village of Waterford Traffic Calming and Byway Assessment Study. The purpose of this meeting is to seek feedback from the public on the study. The meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, from 6 – 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to…
As we celebrate Black History month, look around you. Loudoun County is a rich, rich, rich depository for African American historic sites and activity. You’ll find special places in Leesburg (including the Thomas Balch Library and Underground Railroad sites), Middleburg, Purcellville, Waterford, the Village of Lincoln, Aldie, and other places. Lots of self-guided tours,…
Romance is what you make it. Get going. We think of Valentine’s Day as a day of love. And, although the day might actually have had some pretty unloving origins – two Roman dissidents met their demise at the hands of Emperor Claudius II on this day – my view is that we all have…
Twenty-five years of love, wonder, and reverence By Joe Colman In spite of the pandemic, 110 observers came out for the 24th Central Loudoun Christmas Bird Count as 2020 came to a close. Sponsored by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy (LWC), the bird count will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. My, my, my what an…
Pretty much everyone can relate to the idea of being hungry for a few hours. But, when hunger is chronic, causes you to worry, and leaves you thinking that you are failing your family, it is referred to as food insecurity. And, it’s no joke. About 10 percent of Americans experience this on a daily basis. In Loudoun,…
Governor Ralph Northam has issued a proclamation and made the following statement on Black History Month, which is celebrated in Virginia and nationwide during February. “Black history is American history and should be acknowledged and celebrated continuously as fundamental to the strength and diversity of our Commonwealth and our country. The celebration of Black History Month provides…
As part of a long-standing tradition spanning more than 25 years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) will honor the contributions and history of the African American community during this year’s Black History Month. “Our Office will continue to recognize the proud traditions and rich history of the African American…