Government

COVID-19 vaccination appointments for ages 5-11 available now

November 19, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 are now widely available throughout Loudoun County. The county’s Dulles Town Center clinic has vaccination appointments for children in this age group open as early as Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Additional appointments are available on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20, as well as on Tuesday,…

Applications accepted for Holiday Lights Tour, Holiday Market and Parade

November 14, 2021

The Town of Purcellville is gearing up for a festive holiday season, and invites residents, business owners, and local artisans to participate in the parade, the holiday market, and in the holiday lights tour. Get details and links to register below. Applications and registrations for the parade, the market, and the lights tour are due…

Loudoun to Hold ‘Pardon Our Dust’ Meeting Dec. 1 for Northstar Boulevard Extension

November 14, 2021

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a “pardon our dust” meeting about the Northstar Boulevard extension Wednesday, Dec. 1,7 – 8 p.m. at Arcola Elementary School, 41740 Tall Cedars Parkway, Aldie. At this meeting, the public will receive a broad overview of the project timeline and learn about the stages of construction. Speakers can sign…

Loudoun Courthouse construction storm water utility work through Nov. 19

November 9, 2021

Loudoun County will begin storm water utility work as part of the Courthouse Complex Expansion project began Monday, Nov. 8, during daytime hours. Residents will see increased construction activity and changes to the vehicular traffic flow on North Street near the courthouse. The construction is expected to last through Friday, Nov. 19. Traffic will continue…

Loudoun invites public input on environmental topics at Nov. 17 public meeting

November 4, 2021

Loudoun County residents and businesses are encouraged to provide their perspectives on local environmental and sustainability topics during a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. The meeting will be conducted by the county’s new Environmental Commission, which was formed by the Board of Supervisors in December 2020 and began meeting in July 2021. The 17-member…

Siemens Gamesa chooses Virginia for first U.S. offshore wind turbine blade facility

October 27, 2021

Gov. Ralph Northam announced an agreement for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to establish the first offshore wind turbine blade facility in the United States, propelling construction of the country’s largest new renewable energy project. Virginia-based Dominion Energy had previously selected the company as its partner for the energy generation project 27 miles off the coast…

Loudoun County Hypothermia Shelter opens Nov. 15

October 27, 2021

The Loudoun County Hypothermia Shelter will open Monday, Nov. 15,  for single adults aged 18 and older in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter, which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, meals and shower facilities, will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven nights a week…

County Senior Centers now open Saturdays

October 27, 2021

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces that its five senior centers are now open Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until noon. Recreational options for adults 55 and older include exercise classes, pickleball and billiards, as well as classes in knitting, crocheting and personal enrichment. The annual membership fee of $32 for…

Middleburg Mayor Bridge Littleton to give State of the Town address

October 19, 2021

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m., Mayor Bridge Littleton will provide his 3rd Annual “State of the Town” address to the Middleburg community. This year’s address will be held at the Middleburg Community Center, with a livestream provided on the Town’s Facebook page. For the past two years, Mayor Littleton has updated the community…

Public meeting Oct. 25 on Crosstrail Boulevard –Sycolin Road to the Dulles Greenway

October 16, 2021

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the proposed extension of Crosstrail Boulevard (Segment C) from Sycolin Road to the Dulles Greenway. The public information meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 25, 6 – 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join the virtual meeting to…