Government

Leesburg Movement selected for 2025-26 mobilizing Main Street Program

January 4, 2025

The Leesburg Movement, a nonprofit affiliated with Main Street America, has been chosen to participate in the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s 2025-26 Mobilizing Main Street Program. This two-year program, funded by Virginia Main Street, is designed to support communities that want to achieve Advancing Virginia Main Street designation and Main Street America…

Nominations open for Leesburg’s 2024 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Award

January 4, 2025

The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission is seeking nominations for the 2024 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Award. This award program recognizes individuals, community groups, businesses, and students who benefit the Town’s environment by conducting or participating in activities throughout 2024 such as: To make a nomination, visit www.leesburgva.gov/tolbertaward. Submissions are due on or before March 4 at 5 p.m.…

Snow procedures for the Town of Purcellville

January 4, 2025

With snow expected this weekend and throughout the winter, the Town of Purcellville reminds residents and businesses of its snow-related procedures within the Town limits. For questions or more information, contact the Town of Purcellville Public Works Department at(540) 338-7440.

Nett stands firm to his campaign promise to ‘Never Surrender to Bullies’

January 1, 2025

By Valerie Cury Council Member Ben Nett took office on Jan. 1. Prior to his taking office and after being elected to Town Council, he faced an ultimatum that could have forced him to choose between his role as a town police officer and his elected position on the Town Council. The deadline given to…

“Let’s keep Virginia winning” — Gov. Youngkin proposes amendments to 2024-2026 budget

January 1, 2025

By Sophia Clifton  On Dec. 18, 2024, Gov. Glenn Youngkin addressed the General Assembly’s Joint Money Committee to present his proposed amendments to the 2024-2026 biennial budget bill. “Virginia is roaring. Our collective bold actions are working,” Youngkin began. “And as a result of our work together, Virginia is growing, Virginia is leading, and Virginia…

Planning Commission recommends denial of zoning changes

January 1, 2025

By Katie Northcott Changes in data center zoning took center stage at the Loudoun County Planning Commission’s Dec. 12 public hearing and work session. The Loudoun County 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…

Warner & Kaine celebrate Inflation Reduction Act’s cap on drug cost

December 31, 2024

On Dec. 30, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) celebrated a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act that goes into effect on Jan. 1, to cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs at $2,000 per year for Americans with Medicare Part D. The cap will apply to individuals’ combined, total costs for covered drugs—regardless of how…

Loudoun County expanding behavioral health crisis services

December 31, 2024

Loudoun County is breaking ground on a new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center that will provide around-the-clock care, including urgent psychiatric care, for adults who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The future CRSC will operate 24 hours per day, 365 days of the year, with 10 beds for people who are experiencing a behavioral health…

Comprehensive Arts Plan input meetings to create vision for arts

December 31, 2024

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services holds upcoming in-person and virtual workshops to seek public input to help create a Comprehensive Arts Plan for the County.     The Comprehensive Arts Plan will create a vision for the arts in Loudoun County and develop a clear set of goals and strategies regarding the development of…

Youngkin announces NTIA approval of locations to expand broadband access

December 27, 2024

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for Virginia’s list of over 133,000 eligible locations that will receive high-speed internet access through the Commonwealth’s $1.48 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment allocation to connect all Virginians to high-speed, affordable reliable internet. This approval supports Virginia’s efforts to close the…