Government
By Valerie Cury The Purcellville Town Council voted unanimously March 10 to approve a donation that will fund safety and aesthetic improvements at historic Fireman’s Field. The project, funded by EE Reed East Coast, which specializes in industrial building construction and data centers, will replace the baseball field’s aging warning track, with the company providing…
By Valerie Cury At the March 9 Loudoun County Board of Supervisors FY2027 Budget Work Session, Sheriff Mike Chapman addressed the board regarding the county’s budget priorities, focusing on law enforcement training and the phased addition of School Resource Officers in elementary schools. He emphasized the importance of keeping children safe while maintaining high standards…
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are asking the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider a proposed rule that could limit student loan borrowing for several health care professions. In a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, the senators raised concerns about a proposal that would redefine the term “professional degree”…
In celebration of the yearlong 250th celebration of American independence, the Town of Leesburg has launched a webpage in honor of the milestone. The Leesburg Celebrates America 250 webpage includes information about celebratory events occurring in the Town this year, from book talks, exhibits, and discussions at Thomas Balch Library, to Town special events where…
Loudoun County election officials remind voters of important dates, deadlines and information for the upcoming special election scheduled for Tuesday, April 21. Early Voting Voter Registration Voting by Mail Voting on Election Day What’s on the BallotThe only item on the April 21, special election ballot is a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Virginia…
By Valerie Cury On Feb. 25 at John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary in Leesburg, parents, students, and community members gathered to discuss the proposed expansion of School Resource Officers into elementary schools. The program already places SROs in middle and high schools, and the discussion highlighted both the promise of increased school safety and concerns…
By Katie Northcott At a business meeting on Jan. 21, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive plan amendment. The CPAM passed as part of the consent agenda with a 6-0-0-3 vote with Vice Chair Michael Turner (D-Ashburn), Supervisor Kristen Umstattd (D-Leesburg), and Supervisor Koran Saines (D-Sterling) absent. According to the staff report,…
By Katie Northcott At a business meeting on Jan. 21, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive plan amendment. The CPAM passed as part of the consent agenda with a 6-0-0-3 vote with Vice Chair Michael Turner (D-Ashburn), Supervisor Kristen Umstattd (D-Leesburg), and Supervisor Koran Saines (D-Sterling) absent. According to the staff report,…
By Valerie Cury Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett’s recall case has encountered another delay. A hearing originally scheduled for Feb. 26 to consider arguments seeking dismissal was postponed after special prosecutor Eric Olsen reported he had fallen and injured his knee, leaving him unable to walk. The hearing has been rescheduled for March 19, with…
By Sophia Clifton At the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors business meeting on Feb. 18, county leaders and their Richmond lobbyist delivered a detailed progress report on the 2026 General Assembly session and highlighted where important county priorities now sit as the legislature moves into budget negotiations. Jonathan Freeman, the county’s contracted lobbyist, opened his…