Government

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…

Nominations sought for 2021 Signatures of Loudoun Design Awards Program

April 4, 2021

The Loudoun County Design Cabinet is seeking nominations for the 2021 Signatures of Loudoun Awards program. The Signatures of Loudoun program recognizes the buildings and public spaces that reflect outstanding design, renovation, adaptive reuse and visually groundbreaking projects throughout the county. All varieties of nominations are encouraged: private and public, large and small. Nominations are…

Lessons from the battle over Goose Creek Overlook

March 31, 2021

Goose Creek Overlook votes will be remembered for turning the tide on a big development, but what they surfaced about Loudoun’s leaders and “place types” may be more revealing in the long run. Until March 16’s final Board of Supervisors vote on the controversial Goose Creek Overlook development, you’d have found quite a few Loudoun…

At Catoctin Creek Distillers, Sen. Tim Kaine offers help with tariffs

March 31, 2021

On a sunny and surprisingly warm March 26th near the end of Women’s History Month, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) arrived in Loudoun to visit Leesburg, Purcellville, and Round Hill and deliver a long-awaited message:  With vaccinations and the new American Rescue Plan, relief is on the way for women in business. After meeting in Leesburg…

Purcellville Town Manager presents $22.4 million budget proposal

March 31, 2021

By Valerie Cury At the March 17 Purcellville Town Council Special Meeting, Town Manager David Mekarski presented the Town’s Fiscal Year 2022 proposed budget of $22.4 million. This is a 7 percent increase over last year. The General Fund is proposed for $11.7 million – a 1 percent increase over last year. For Parks and…