Government
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…
On Aug. 26, at 7 p.m., the Purcellville Police Department along with Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will host the second joint Crime Prevention Seminar. The seminar will take place in-person at Purcellville Town Hall, 221 S. Nursery Avenue, in the Council Chambers. Individuals can also attend the presentation virtually, using the link provided below, Chief…
Virginia is now offering a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people who received two doses of either Pfizer or Moderna and are moderately and severely immunocompromised. This follows the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Aug.13 and includes people who have: Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood;…
The Town of Purcellville will move forward and partner with VisitAble, a company founded on the mission of improving accessibility and inclusion for individuals who have differing abilities. The company will focus on consulting on practical mobility access for public locations, and promoting awareness about many of the issues facing those with disabilities. On Tuesday,…
By Valerie Cury On July 15, following the recommendation of Purcellville Town Attorney Sally Hankins, Town Manager David Mekarski, hired an outside lawyer to make a vested rights determination regarding the Vineyard Square development. This was done without first speaking and meeting with the Town Council. It had been previously understood that Hankins would meet…