Government

The developing tale of two villages: What’s the story on St. Louis and Aldie?

May 5, 2021

Out of the haze of proposed land swaps, buyouts of by-right developments, and sale of County-owned parcels for a commercial “gateway” to Western Loudoun, the futures of the historic villages of Aldie and St. Louis are beginning to take shape.  With the overwhelming support of the region’s preservation and civic groups, the Board of Supervisors…

Historic District height limit runs into a snag

May 5, 2021

By Valerie Cury The Purcellville Town Council, on April 27, voted 3-3, with Council member Ted Greenly absent, on lowering the height in the downtown C-4 District.  Vice Mayor Mary Jane Williams, and Council members Joel Grewe and Tip Stinnette voted against lowering the height limit from 45 feet and three stories, to 35 feet…

Loudoun to implement new ordinance banning firearms in county facilities

April 28, 2021

Loudoun County is taking steps to enforce the recently amended Chapter 684 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County – Weapons and Explosives, which generally prohibits guns in county buildings, including community and recreation centers, and county-operated parks. The new section, 684.04 Possession of Firearms on County Property, was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March…

Loudoun BOS approves nonprofit Human Service Grant Funding Awards

April 28, 2021

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved annual awards for funding to community nonprofit organizations during its meeting on April 20. Funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that provide human services to Loudoun County residents in the areas of need identified and approved by the Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year…

In-Person voting for June Democratic Primary began April 23

April 28, 2021

Loudoun County election officials have announced that in-person voting for the June 8, Democratic primary election began on April 23, at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 751 Miller Drive SE in Leesburg. In addition, ballots are being sent to those voters who requested that they receive a ballot in the mail.  All registered…

Loudoun County free COVID-19 testing through May

April 28, 2021

Loudoun County will continue to hold free, drive thru COVID-19 testing events through May. The events are scheduled for Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the following locations: May: 4: Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville May 11: Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, 42405 Claudia Drive, Leesburg(Enter the park on Crosstrail Boulevard from Sycolin Road.) May 18: Cascades Library, 21030…

Loudoun Government Center construction project complete– Sidewalk reopens, bus stop returns to original location

April 18, 2021

Construction of an awning at the Loudoun County Government Center that affected pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Harrison Street in Leesburg has been completed. As a result, on Monday, April 19: The sidewalk on the Government Center side of Harrison Street between Loudoun Street and East Market Street will reopen. The Loudoun County Transit bus…

Loudoun Economic Development announces 2021 Innovation Challenge

April 14, 2021

The Loudoun County Economic Development Authority has announced the dates for the 2021 Loudoun Innovation Challenge, the second-annual competition for entrepreneurs seeking to take their business to the next level. Loudoun EDA has dedicated $150,000 in funding, this year dividing it among six total grants. “Entrepreneurship is a key driver of the Loudoun economy, not…

LHD encourages residents 16 and older to register for COVID-19 Vaccine

April 14, 2021

The Loudoun County Health Department encourages all Loudoun County residents who are 16 years and older and who have not yet pre-registered for a COVID-19 vaccine online or by phone to do so now in preparation for Phase 2 of the county’s vaccination efforts. Everyone age 16 years and older is eligible for a COVID-19…

Public comment invited on Loudoun County draft unmet housing needs strategic plan

April 14, 2021

As the Loudoun County Office of Housing finalizes the county’s Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan, members of the public are invited to review the draft plan and share their feedback. The strategic plan is designed to help the county and its partners improve housing access, quality and affordability for all families. It identifies strategies and…