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Loudoun Health Department comments on preventing respiratory illnesses

October 23, 2023

Loudoun County health officials encourage residents to stay current on the latest recommendations for preventing respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, seasonal flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). As colder weather arrives and Loudoun residents increase indoor activities, the potential for the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses also increases. Health officials advise that getting vaccinated is…

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Call for Artists–2023 Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour

November 3, 2022

Visual artists can apply online now through Tues., Jan. 31, 2023, for the 16th annual Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour, to be held June 2, 3, and 4, 2023. Eligible Loudoun artists working in all visual media may apply to this juried event. Those selected will open their studios to the public for two or…

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Music for individuals with cognitive impairment starting Sept. 13

August 9, 2022

Starting this fall, the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, Agency on Aging will bring “Chime In With the AAA Rhythm Maker” to Loudoun. This first Hand Chime music group to Northern Virginia. This in-person group is for individualswith early to moderate stage cognitive impairment and their care partners.  No musical experience? No problem. This…

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Loudoun County Animal Services hosts free clinic for pets July 12

July 7, 2022

On Tuesday, July 12, Loudoun County Animal Services will host a free rabies vaccination, microchip, and wellness event for pets in partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital and the Friends of Loudoun County Animal Services. The clinic will take place at Loudoun County Animal Services, 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., or…

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Public encouraged to participate in naming of Loudoun County Courthouse

June 11, 2022

Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the process for naming the historic Loudoun County Courthouse building in downtown Leesburg. The courthouse, constructed in 1895, is located at the southwest corner of the courthouse grounds at the corner of King and Market streets in Leesburg. The County’s Heritage Commission has reviewed the historic…

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Loudoun has historical records intact

October 6, 2021

On July 27, Ketoctin Chapter, NSDAR Regent, Kecia Brown and chapter members joined Gary Clemens, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, on the steps of the old Courthouse for a press conference. Also present were Circuit Court Historic Records manager Eric Larson and others from his department and Al Van Huyck representing his…

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Loudoun County Landfill fees to increase Oct. 18

October 5, 2021

Fees at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility are set to increase beginning Monday, Oct. 18, by about 10 percent. The Board of Supervisors approved the updated fee schedule after a recent financial analysis of facility operations concluded that a fee increase was needed so that the landfill will remain financially sound. The fee at the…

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Saving Aldie: It takes a village – and Guy Gerachis

August 3, 2021

By Laura Longley You could say it took a village to save this village. The residents of historic Aldie in southeastern Loudoun twice stayed construction of a massive new fire station. Then came “Aldie Park,” a 35,000-square-foot commercial plaza that developers were raring to build on 6.3 County-owned acres–the remains of the second fire station…

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The Solar Dilemma: County leaders to fast-track policies on solar installations

May 5, 2021

Virginia is now fourth in the nation in solar power installations. Only California, Texas, and Florida rank higher. Blame the pandemic, but Loudoun County government and community leaders agree it’s past time for the County to create solar policies.  There’s only one problem: The County is in the middle of a major review and rewrite…

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Assistance available for Loudoun residents impacted by COVID-19

April 28, 2021

While COVID-19 vaccines are bringing hope for the future, the pandemic’s economic impact continues to affect Loudoun County residents. If you or someone you know has been economically affected, Loudoun’s Information and Referral Program can connect you with a variety of services such as food resources, employment services, housing and homeless services, utility assistance and childcare assistance.…

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