Government
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment declined 5,800 in the month of August. Despite the loss over the month, the over-the-year statistics show growth of 61,600 jobs over the year and 238,200 added since January…
The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Virginia Values Veterans Certification Session for employers on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., at Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW in Leesburg. Loudoun employers are encouraged to attend this free event. Employers will learn about the benefits of hiring veterans and how to…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Optimum Technologies LLC, which provides space flight hardware design, manufacturing, integration and test, and other space mission systems services and program management, will invest $999,000 to expand its Loudoun County Satellite Manufacturing Facility. The expansion will create 40 new jobs. “Optimum Technologies’ decision to expand its manufacturing facility in…
Loudoun County is hosting a second public meeting to gain input on the Rt. 7 West corridor as part of the Rt. 7 West Safety and Operational Study. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6:30 – 8 p.m., at the Bluemont Community Center, 33846 Snickersville Turnpike in Bluemont. At the Sept. 25 meeting, members…
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the State Corporation Commission issued a decision denying the request by toll road operator Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II) to increase toll rates on the Dulles Greenway. TRIP II, the company which owns the Greenway, had sought a toll increase for most cars to $8.10 during peak hours and $6.40…
Loudoun County’s glass recycling program is expanding to include a new location at the One Loudoun Park and Ride, 20360 Savin Hill Drive in Ashburn. A ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the site is scheduled for 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10. “I am pleased to see Loudoun County’s glass recycling program expand,” said Loudoun…
Chris Bertaut Stan Milan Chris Bertaut moved to Purcellville in 2005 with his wife and young children because they loved the town’s community and small-town feel. He has been employed locally in the telecommunications and IT industries for the last 22 years. Bertaut was elected to Town Council in 2020. He has served on Purcellville’s…
The Town of Purcellville election is Nov. 5 and early voting starts Sept. 20 at the Loudoun County Elections and Voter Registration office. The Purcellville candidates’ interviews are in the order in which their names appear on the ballot. There is also a special election for the term of two years to fill the rest…
The Town of Purcellville election is Nov. 5 and early voting starts Sept. 20 at the Loudoun County Elections and Voter Registration office. The Purcellville candidates’ interviews are in the order in which their names appear on the ballot. Below are the candidates running for the special election for the term of two years to…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the awarding of the county’s annual Restricted Transient Occupancy Tax Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025). RTOT grants are designed to support local tourism events and initiatives that drive visitors to Loudoun County. The county is awarding 12 grants totaling $252,287 for FY 2025. The…