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The Leesburg Town Council voted to reduce the speed limit in the downtown historic district area from 25 to 20 miles per hour. This change will become effective in approximately 60 to 90 days, allowing time for new signs to be ordered and installed. Section § 46.2-1300 of the Code of Virginia allows a local…
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and the Loudoun Branch of the NAACP celebrated Lewis A. Bell, believed to be the first Black American to fire a gun in support of the Union Army during the American Civil War at the Battle of Ball’s Bluff, despite laws forbidding it. On Saturday, Feb. 18, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors…
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup® to Delfosse Vineyards and Winery for the 2021 Screaming Hawk Meritage— a signature estate red blend of 50 percent Petit Verdot, 30 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 percent Cabernet Franc and 10 percent Malbec. The prestigious award was given during the annual Virginia Governor’s Cup®…
The Town of Leesburg invites local 7 th grade students to enter the Virginia Municipal League’s “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. Students are asked to identify a problem within their community, gather feedback from community members, and offer a proposed solution. Essays should be typed and between 300 and 500 words. “This is a…
The Middleburg Humane Foundation announced that Sally Brecht Price has been named executive director. MHF, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused animals and conquering the cycle of abuse through humane education. Price has more than 30 years of experience assisting multiple nonprofit organizations as executive director and/or development director.…
Deadline for submissions is June 15, 2023. Leesburg, VA (February 10, 2023) – The Town of Leesburg Commission on Public Art (COPA) and the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts (FOLPA) invite local schools to be a part of the Town of Leesburg’s “Paint the Plow” art project. This year’s theme is “Around the Town”. Three designs…
The Loudoun Spring Farm Tour is back this year, offering farms and rural businesses in Loudoun County the opportunity to connect directly with the public and showcase local products. Loudoun’s Farm Tour is a signature event in the county that draws thousands of visitors from the D.C. region throughout the weekend and generates buzz for…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sterling woman in connection with two armed robberies in Loudoun County. Briar K. Ford, 34, of Sterling, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 8, by the LCSO in connection with two armed robberies that occurred in November 2022. The first robbery occurred on Nov. 27, 2022, at the Family…
In honor of International Data Center Day, the 7×24 Exchange DC Chapter invites residents of all ages, businesses, and schools to join the data center industry on Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 pm in Sterling, for a fun, interactive, and exciting community affair. The 2023 Cloud Run is an event that invites…
The Purcellville American Legion Post recently sponsored its 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff. Erica Dodson won the Mayor’s Award for best chili. Purcellville Vice Mayor Chris Bertaut left, and Councilman Ron Rise, provided the award to Dodson along with Andy Rider, right, president of the Sons of the American Legion Post 293. Dozens of participants submitted…