Government

Virginia Ranked No. 1 for customized workforce training

July 4, 2023

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Virginia is ranked No.1 in the U.S. for Customized Workforce Training in the 19 th-annual Business Facilities State Rankings Report, advancing the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program from the No. 2 spot in 2022 and 2021.  Business Facilities is a national publication that has been a leading location source for corporate site selectors…

Rep. Wexton and Deputy Commerce Secretary Graves discuss expanding Broadband

July 4, 2023

On June 29 Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) hosted U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves in Hillsboro to discuss new federal funding coming to Virginia to expand access to high-speed internet with a roundtable of local residents, business owners, and other stakeholders. On Monday, President Joe Biden announced $42.5 billion in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment…

Landfill waste disposal fee increases

July 3, 2023

The waste disposal fee at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility has increased to $71 a ton, and took effect July 1. The waste disposal fee at the gate will increase from $68 to $71 per ton; all other fees will remain the same, including the minimum charge for waste disposal of $7 per…

Wolff retires from the Leesburg Police Department

July 2, 2023

Master Police Officer Bruce “Bill” Wolff has retired from the Leesburg Police Department after providing more than 40 years of public service to the community. Officer Wolff began his law enforcement career with the York City Police Department in Pennsylvania in 1982. He was then hired by the Marietta Borough Police Department in Pennsylvania in…

Multi-Family housing loan program application process open for developers

July 2, 2023

Loudoun County’s application process for the Affordable Multi-Family Housing Loan Program for developers has opened with the release of the 2023 Notice of Funding Availability. For-profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers are eligible to apply for loans for the development of long-term, affordable, multi-family rental housing units in Loudoun. The loans are to be used in…

Congressional App Challenge open for middle and high schoolers

June 21, 2023

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the launch of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, inviting middle and high school students in Virginia’s 10th District to design and create their own apps that would benefit their local community. “I’m excited to invite all Virginia-10 middle and high school students to try their hands at Congress’ annual coding…

Leesburg council prioritizes Airport Tower in Future Funding

June 16, 2023

The Leesburg Town Council has prioritized funding for a permanent tower at Leesburg Executive Airport.In passing its consent agenda at the council’s June 13 meeting, council members supported twoitems related to the airport tower. The adopted 2024 Legislative Agenda requests funding for a temporary mobile tower for Leesburg Executive Airport. The mobile tower began operations…

Purcellville senior management moves forward with extension of Mayfair Crown Drive

May 31, 2023

By Valerie Cury At the Town of Purcellville’s May 23 Town Council work session, council decided to delay a vote to approve three deeds of easements the county needs to extend Mayfair Crown Drive to Fields Farm Park Road – making this the second entrance to Mountain View Elementary, and Woodgrove High School.  The majority…

Adams resigns after not advancing in selection process

May 31, 2023

By Valerie Cury Purcellville Interim Town Manager Glen T. Adams will step back, effective June 6.  Adams had expressed interest in becoming a full-time town manager, however he did not advance to the next stage in the selection process for a new town manager.  He handed in his resignation May 24.  In a phone call…

Landmark change come in state agency hiring practices

May 31, 2023

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced a landmark change in how state agencies will recruit and compete for talent by eliminating degree requirements, preferences or both for almost 90 percent of state classified positions. The new Commonwealth hiring practices will expand opportunities for Virginians and give equal consideration to all qualified job applicants.   “On day one we…