Government
On Dec. 13, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a $2 billion public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District in the City of Alexandria at Potomac Yard. This new 9 million-square-foot district developed by JBG SMITH will feature the global corporate headquarters for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, an industry-leading Arena for both the Washington Capitals and…
Loudoun County offers residents opportunities to get involved in local government by serving on a Variety of boards, committees and commissions. Board of Zoning Appeals Loudoun County is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. There is one opening for a member whose term would begin Jan. 1, 2024. The duties of…
During its Dec. 5, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors approved the sale of 6.42 acres of county-owned property along Little River Turnpike (Route 50) in Aldie for $600,000 to the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC). The property, known as the Aldie Assemblage, includes a historic tavern building as well as other structures. The purchase agreement approved…
Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention trainings. All trainings are free, but seats are limited and registration is required, with the exception of Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for December 2023 is as follows: Adverse Childhood Experiences Training Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training aims to raise awareness of the impact…
By Audrey Carpenter After recent Town Hall meetings in Hillsboro and Warrenton highlighting a proposal for a new 510-kilovolt (kV) electrical transmission line that would meander through western Loudoun County from West Virginia to Leesburg to provide more electricity to data centers, 250 Northern Virginia residents along with conservation groups submitted comments voicing their concerns…
Following nearly four years of work by a broad range of stakeholders, Loudoun County’s Final Draft Zoning Ordinance is now published for review and a public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for Dec. 13. In advance of the public hearing, members of the public are encouraged to read summaries that highlight changes from the county’s…
Bob Anderson used his late wife’s Bible while taking the oath of office for the Commonwealth’s Attorney Dec. 4th at the old Courthouse in Leesburg. In a touching sentiment, he spoke about his wife, Mary, saying he was sure she would be pleased looking down on him and his family and that he talks to…
By Audrey Carpenter The Leesburg Town Council could not come into agreement on a 4.1% rate increase for water and sewer, and voted instead to further discuss it at its Dec. 12 meeting. For Leesburg residents, this would be an increase of $10.26 in their quarterly bill starting in July 2024 and increase to $13.82…
By Audrey Carpenter U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton’s seat (D-10) has drawn 14 candidates who want to fill her shoes when she retires. Her current term ends on Jan. 3, 2025. Wexton has held the seat since 2019 and represents all of Rappahannock County, Fauquier County, and Loudoun County, parts of Fairfax County and Prince William…
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine secured $4.1 million in federal funding for the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority to help small businesses across Virginia access capital. Specifically, the funding will provide small business owners with technical assistance like webinars, workshops, one-on-one mentoring, job and resource fairs, and community events. The funding was awarded under…