Government
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has joined legislators and members of the business community at the future site of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Spotsylvania County to announce the his administration achieving more than $100 billion in committed capital investments in Virginia, more than the previous two administrations combined. The Governor issued Executive Order 49, Accelerating Strategic Business Growth,…
On June 3, Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a writ of election calling a special election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District for Sept. 9. The seat was previously held by Representative Gerald E. Connolly, who passed away on May 21, 2025. The full writ of election from Governor Youngkin is available here. The last day for candidates…
By Sophia Clifton On May 20, the Town of Middleburg held an hour-long public meeting to walk residents through the town’s water system, explain why conservation has become critical, and solicit feedback on proposed conservation measures. Town Manager Danny Davis and Town Mayor Trowbridge “Bridge” Littleton led the presentation, with residents later sharing questions and…
By Katie Northcott At its May 8 work session, Loudoun County’s Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors deny an application to re-zone nearly 30 acres of land for light industrial and commercial use. For over a year, planning and zoning staff has been working with Hiddenwood Assemblage developers to create a workable proposal.…
By Grace Bennett On Wednesday, May 21, representatives from Parks, Recreation, and Community Services met with the Board of Supervisors to present four alternative ideas to open equestrian trails within Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. The various ideas are still in their early stages despite being under consideration for over a year. Once a plan of…
By Grace Bennett After eight years of the running contract for Inmate Medical and Psychiatry Services awarded by a competitive process to Wellpath, LLC, the term is set to expire soon on June 30. The Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee recommended a two-year contract renewal plan to a Business Board Meeting on May 13. …
“If we make mistakes, let’s fix them” says Chair Randall regarding the Mountainside Overlay District
By Sophia Clifton The Mountainside Overlay District (MOD) was created to protect Loudoun County’s ridge lines, steep slopes and springs from development that could compromise their environmental, scenic and recreational value. According to a flyer from Loudoun.gov, “The Mountainside Overlay District is an area of mountainous terrain that contributes to scenic beauty as well as…
By Katie Northcott Stakeholders reached a consensus about several aspects of Western Loudoun zoning ordinances at Loudoun County’s Transportation and Land Use Committee’s (TLUC) meeting on April 24. Four Loudoun County Supervisors and three members of the Loudoun County Planning Commission met with nine representative stakeholders to discuss Western Loudoun zoning laws relevant to the…
By Valerie Cury At two heated Purcellville Town Council meetings in May, sharply contrasting philosophies over the Town Manager’s proposed $35.9 million FY26 budget were on full display. Mayor Chris Bertaut, Vice Mayor Ben Nett, and Council Members Carol Luke and Susan Khalil advocated trimming approximately $1.6 million from the draft budget—including significantly lowering the…
The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a job fair focusing on summer employment opportunities on Wednesday, June 25, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services’ administration building, 742 Miller Drive SE in Leesburg. The Connecting Loudoun: Summer Job Fair will feature summer employment opportunities with local government and…