County

Loudoun’s Brandon Michon gives voice to frustrated parents everywhere

February 2, 2021

By Laura Longley Update:  The #FIGUREITOUT – OPEN LOUDOUN SCHOOLS RALLY to be held on Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Loudoun County Government Center located at 1 Harrison Street, SE, Leesburg Virginia. The rally will occur prior to the 6 p.m. meeting when Loudoun County Public Schools will present its FY2022 budget…

Warner and Kaine announce more than $1 million for vaccine distribution

February 2, 2021

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced on Feb. 1, $1,022,77 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Loudoun County. Specifically, the funding will be used to support efforts to store, handle, transport, distribute and administer the vaccine against COVID-19. “We are glad to…

Loudoun County joint Supervisors/School Board committee February meeting Feb. 8

February 1, 2021

The February meeting of the Joint Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee will be held Monday, Feb, 8, at 5 p.m. This is a change from the original date of Feb 1. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be conducted as an electronic meeting under the Continuity of Government Ordinance…

Loudoun County facilities closed Sunday, Jan. 31

January 31, 2021

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Loudoun County facilities will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 31. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning that includes Loudoun County, in effect beginning early Sunday morning. The forecasted snow accumulations in Loudoun range from 3 to 12 inches. County Facilities – Sunday, Jan. 31 The…

Greenway Legislation passes in Senate Transportation Committee

January 29, 2021

On Jan. 28, Senate Bill 1259, introduced by Senator John Bell, passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee on a 12-3 vote. Senate Bill 1259 will bring transparency and accountability to the process of toll rate increases on the Dulles Greenway.  “This is a big win today for Loudoun County and Northern Virginia commuters. Passing…

Loudoun Chamber 2021 Community Leadership Award winners announced

January 28, 2021

Winners were unveiled at Virtual Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards The Loudoun Chamber announced the winners for the 2021 Community Leadership Awards Wednesday Jan. 27, at the Virtual Annual Meeting and Community Leadership Awards, which can be viewed on the Chamber’s Facebook page. The Community Leadership Awards honor the businesses and community leaders that…

Loudoun to host free twice-weekly COVID-19 testing

January 28, 2021

Loudoun County will hold twice-weekly, free drive-thru COVID-19 testing events at multiple locations beginning in February. Unlike past testing events hosted by Loudoun County, these weekly, fixed events will not be mass testing sites and instead are intended to provide regular, predictable testing opportunities for the community. As a result, capacity at these fixed testing…

Loudoun installing more Wi-Fi hot spots for Western Loudoun residents during COVID-19 Pandemic

January 26, 2021

Loudoun County has installed a new Wi-Fi hot spot for residents in western Loudoun. The county’s Department of Information Technology has installed outdoor Wi-Fi at the Loudoun Valley Community Center in Purcellville, which is operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. The installation of the free hot spot, which was accomplished with…

LCSO reminds residents to be wary of business employee scams

January 20, 2021

In light of recent scams targeting local businesses, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is reminding members of the community to be wary of imposter email scams.  Recently the LCSO has received several reports of businesses receiving email messages that appear to come from a known source such as a supervisor or client. The emails are…

Online communitywide survey now open to all Loudoun County residents

January 20, 2021

An online version of the Loudoun County 2021 Community Survey is now open to all Loudoun County residents. Loudoun County surveys its residents periodically to get their feedback on government services, the county’s quality of life and priorities for government initiatives. Residents may take the survey online by visiting loudoun.gov/survey through Feb. 1. The online version of…