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By Audrey Carpenter The last homeowners who would have delayed the road improvement project for Morven Park in Leesburg last week acquiesced and decided to give their blessing to the project. Out of 28 owners who would be affected by the Morven Park Road upgrade, only one couple,David and Renee Pillor, had not yet signed…
The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel requests PJM to defer vote at Dec. 11 meeting By Audrey Carpenter The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel sent a Dec. 8 letter to the PJM Interconnection Board of Managers asking them to delay its vote on a controversial electric transmission line proposal known as Proposal 2022-W3-853 which would…
By Audrey Carpenter Loudoun County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Joseph Gesley on Nov. 29 dropped multiple criminal charges involving a Round Hill animal cruelty case that garnered extensive media attention since last February. Gesley dropped seven counts of animal cruelty, two counts of importing an animal without a certificate, and single counts of obstruction and other…
Ready for a hometown parade Dec. 9? The Purcellville Parade starts at noon. Don’t leave right after, as there are many festivities afterwards, as well as shopping at your favorite stores and eating at your favorite places! The Loudoun Valley Community Center, located at 320 W School Street in Purcellville, is offering an ornament workshop…
On Nov. 1, Students from Cool Spring Elementary School have won Leesburg’s “Paint the Plow” art contest. Their plow, “A Place for All Downtown,” received 1,139 votes. It depicts different locations that can be found around Leesburg including the Rust Library, Leesburg Police Department, and Mom’s Apple Pie. The winner was selected by the public using…
As part of his commitment to increased engagement and transparency, Loudoun County Public School Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence hosted a Community Listening Session at Tuscarora High School in Leesburg Oct. 26.
By Laura Longley “When 56 individuals sign up to speak at a Board of Supervisors meeting, it’s clear something important to many people’s lives and futures is on the agenda,” Board Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D) said on July 26 at the first public hearing on the draft Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance Rewrite. No question.…
Saturday, Oct. 28, 4:30 to 8 p.m.New location Dillon’s Woods behind Fireman’s Field Discover Purcellville is holding this year’s 12th Annual Purcellville Halloween Block Party in its new location at Dillon’s Woods behind Fireman’s Field on Oct. 28 from 4:39 to 8 p.m. It is located at 250 S Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, behind the Bush…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Purcellville Police Department is showing support for victims of domestic violence by placing purple DVAM ribbon magnets on their patrol vehicles. The Purcellville Police Department, along with the Leesburg Police Department and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office have partnered with LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services to help…
The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host the Loudoun Job Fair Tailgate on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Segra Field parking lot in Leesburg. The event will feature local employers with full-time, part-time and seasonal job openings in Loudoun County. The Loudoun Job Fair Tailgate will include employers representing multiple…