Government
Muddy Waters at the River, Fire on the Mountain By Laura Longley Beginning in September, Western Loudoun—from the shores of the Potomac River to the Blue Ridge Mountains—will be the focus of two controversial projects: White’s Ferry and the Philomont Fire Station. Unless you’ve had an hour added to your commute to Maryland, you may…
Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser is among 16 new members from across the country to be appointed to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee, EPA Administer Michael S. Regan announced Aug. 25. Said Fraser, “I thank Michael Regan, the United States EPA administrator, for appointing me to the Small Community Advisory Subcommittee. I look…
By Laura Longley After a year when Covid has limited public participation in the rewrite of Loudoun County’s zoning laws, the Zoning Ordinance Committee, which is tasked with moving this onerous project forward, is now meeting regularly and taking on some of the more controversial topics. Already, as James David, County liaison to the committee, put it, staff…
On Friday, Aug. 27, accompanied by Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton paid a visit to businesses in the Town of Purcellville. Their first stop was Catoctin Creek Distilling Company located at 120 West Main Street. Co-founder and chief distiller Becky Harris was excited to show them the company’s $1 million distillery equipment upgrade,…
he U.S. Census Bureau’s recent release of data from the 2020 census marks an important milestone as Loudoun County moves forward with its local redistricting process. Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of districts that elect representatives who serve specific geographic areas. This process occurs every 10 years following the United States decennial…
The Leesburg Economic Development Department will be hosting a hiring event on Thursday, Sept. 30 at ION International Training Center, located at 19201 Compass Creek Parkway, SE, in Leesburg, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. All employers who wish to participate and can register online. Businesses may submit requests until Friday, Sept. 24. There is no…
Loudoun County will continue providing vaccinations to anyone 12 years and older at the Dulles Town Center clinic for an additional week beyond the previously scheduled closure of the facility. The vaccination site is now scheduled to close permanently at 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3. This brief extension of services at the Dulles Town…
Loudoun County just announced the availability of $10 million provided by Virginia Housing to help first-time homebuyers. The allocation of funding through VH’s Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities program will provide lower interest rates on home loans in Loudoun County for qualifying buyers. To qualify for SPARC, the prospective homebuyer must meet the following criteria: Have an…
The Loudoun County Lyme Disease Commission has a critical need for volunteer members, so that it can resume its work to help mitigate Lyme disease in the county. Anyone interested in serving on the Lyme Commission is encouraged to visit loudoun.gov/advisory for information on how to apply. The commission is preparing to hold meetings again after not meeting for…
During September – Workforce Development Month – the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special virtual and in-person events at no cost for job seekers, and people who are considering changing careers. “As we all continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, our annual celebration of September as Workforce Development Month will be a hybrid of…