Government

Subramanyam and Timmons push to enhance Washington Airspace Safety

March 15, 2025

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, and Congressman William Timmons, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, are opening an investigation into the U.S. military’s use of airspace in the National Capital Region. This investigation follows the mid-air collision of a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk…

Northern Virginia Housing Expo for homebuyers and renters on April 12

March 15, 2025

Loudoun County encourages community members looking for affordable living options to attend the 15th annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Meridian High School, 121 Mustang Alley in Falls Church. This free event will showcase homeownership and rental opportunities and resources throughout the region. Attendees will…

“Keep Leesburg Beautiful” kick off event to be held on April 5

March 11, 2025

The Town of Leesburg’s annual “Keep Leesburg Beautiful” campaign will take place from Tuesday, April 1 to Wednesday, April 30. To celebrate, an official cleanup event will take place on Saturday, April 5, at Raflo Park (345 Harrison Street SE) beginning at 11 a.m. “Keep Leesburg Beautiful” is an opportunity for the public to get…

County hosts public input meeting on Rt. 50 Safety and Operational Study

March 11, 2025

Loudoun County is hosting a meeting March 26, to gain additional input from the public on the Rt. 50 corridor as part of the Rt. 50 Safety and Operational Study. The study corridor is approximately 14 miles of Rt. 50 from Northstar Boulevard to the Fauquier County line. The study will identify safety and operational…

LSWCD hosting meeting for grant applications

March 11, 2025

The Loudoun County government and the Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District are partnering in a program to provide funding to homeowners interested in implementing water quality improvement projects on their property or in their neighborhood. They will host an informational meeting about applying for grants for the projects on Monday, March 24, at 6…

Kaine meets with the Loudoun farming community to discuss tariffs and grants

February 26, 2025

By Valerie Cury On Feb. 14, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine hosted a roundtable with Loudoun County farmers at the Hillsboro Old Stone School. He listened to concerns about the uncertainty and challenges facing the farming community during the early weeks of the Trump administration, including spending freezes, potential tariffs, and the unclear future of immigration…

Supervisors vote to move forward with data center zoning changes

February 26, 2025

By Katie Northcott The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors continued discussions about data center re-zoning at a public hearing on Feb. 12. The Board of Supervisors began discussions about changing data center zoning ordinances in the spring of 2022. At its Feb. 6, 2024, business meeting, the Board approved the project plan for a joint…

Development vs preservation—majority council advances zoning ordinance

February 26, 2025

By Valerie Cury On Feb. 13, the Purcellville Town Council voted 4-3 to advance the Zoning Ordinance to a public hearing scheduled for March 11. Council Members Erin Rayner, Kevin Wright, and Caleb Stought voted against the motion, while Mayor Chris Bertaut, Vice Mayor Ben Nett, and Council Members Carol Luke and Susan Khalil voted…

Youngkin unveils “Virginia Has Jobs” initiative

February 26, 2025

On Feb. 24, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of “Virginia Has Jobs”, an effort designed to further unleash the Commonwealth’s economic strength by connecting Virginia’s job opportunities with a robust and talented workforce. As part of his commitment to job growth and economic vitality, Youngkin reaffirmed that Virginia is open for business and competing…

Purcellville gets a break: no vehicle license fee for 2025

February 26, 2025

At the Feb. 13 Purcellville Town Council meeting, the Council voted 7-0 to accept a one year grant from the County which would allow the Town to eliminate the $25 vehicle license fee for 2025. The Council will reassess options next year.  For the 2025 vehicle license fee, council was presented information at the Jan.…