Government
By Valerie Cury Purcellville Acting Police Chief Sara Lombrana has filed a defamation lawsuit against Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett and the Town of Purcellville, alleging that Nett made false public statements that harmed her professional reputation. The lawsuit was filed Jan. 28, the same day Nett filed a separate federal lawsuit against the town.…
By Valerie Cury Two bills currently in the Virginia General Assembly could reshape governance in Purcellville, potentially restricting council votes, suspending officials facing charges, and mandating costly studies—raising questions about local autonomy, transparency, and the balance of power between state and town. Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett says he has been the target of a…
By Valerie Cury Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl Benjamin “Ben” Nett filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday, Jan. 28, alleging that town officials and law enforcement leaders violated his constitutional rights and engaged in a coordinated campaign to remove him from his job as a police officer and undermine his political career. Nett is seeking approximately $42.4…
Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has scheduled free informational sessions to familiarize residents who are 65 years or older, or are totally and permanently disabled, with the county’s real estate and vehicle tax relief programs. Loudoun County residents who are 65 or older, or are disabled, and have income and wealth below…
Due to the impact of this weekend’s winter storm, the Loudoun County government will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. Employees who staff essential 24-hour county operations and other essentialservices must work as scheduled. Courts Loudoun County Transit Operations Loudoun County will continue to provide updates on any weather-related impacts to countyoperations at loudoun.gov and on social media, including Facebook, X, Bluesky and Instagram.Updated forecasts for Loudoun are…
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has released the following statement urging Virginians to protect their families from carbon monoxide exposure by following all Virginia Department of Health recommendations as the Commonwealth sees a rise in emergency room visits. “Healthcare providers statewide — but particularly in Central Virginia — are seeing a significant increase in emergency room visits for hypothermia,…
Loudoun County has reopened the Child Care Fee Reduction program for new applicants. The program uses funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to help reduce child care tuition and fees for families. The county is also allocating ARPA funds to directly assist child care providers to enhance the quality of their programs. The Child…
The Leesburg Town Council has approved changes to the rezoning application for the Crescent Sycolin development. The Council originally approved both a rezoning and special exception application for Crescent Sycolin at the September 10, 2024, Council meeting. At the January 13, 2026, Council meeting, the Council supported the applicant’s request to amend the approved rezoning…
The Loudoun County Unmet Housing Needs Unit Midway Rental Program is accepting applications for rental units. The program provides opportunities for individuals and families to rent units from participating apartment complexes at a lower-than-market rental price in select communities throughout Loudoun County. Through the Midway Rental Program, there are units available at The William apartment…
The Town of Leesburg’s Department of Economic Development will host a youth career expo for students and recent graduates on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place at Loudoun County High School, located at 415 Dry Mill Road in Leesburg. In the event of inclement weather, the expo will…