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Pretty much everyone can relate to the idea of being hungry for a few hours. But, when hunger is chronic, causes you to worry, and leaves you thinking that you are failing your family, it is referred to as food insecurity. And, it’s no joke. About 10 percent of Americans experience this on a daily basis. In Loudoun,…
Tangled in real estate deals between Loudoun County and developers, the fates of two small rural villages—St. Louis and Aldie—are now in the hands of the County’s five-member finance committee. From Supervisors’ comments at the Board’s Jan. 13 public hearing on the developers’ proposal, it’s not unreasonable to ask whether Aldie will have a fair…
As we celebrate Black History month, look around you. Loudoun County is a rich, rich, rich depository for African American historic sites and activity. You’ll find special places in Leesburg (including the Thomas Balch Library and Underground Railroad sites), Middleburg, Purcellville, Waterford, the Village of Lincoln, Aldie, and other places. Lots of self-guided tours,…
Romance is what you make it. Get going. We think of Valentine’s Day as a day of love. And, although the day might actually have had some pretty unloving origins – two Roman dissidents met their demise at the hands of Emperor Claudius II on this day – my view is that we all have…
Twenty-five years of love, wonder, and reverence By Joe Colman In spite of the pandemic, 110 observers came out for the 24th Central Loudoun Christmas Bird Count as 2020 came to a close. Sponsored by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy (LWC), the bird count will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. My, my, my what an…
By Laura Longley Update: The #FIGUREITOUT – OPEN LOUDOUN SCHOOLS RALLY to be held on Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Loudoun County Government Center located at 1 Harrison Street, SE, Leesburg Virginia. The rally will occur prior to the 6 p.m. meeting when Loudoun County Public Schools will present its FY2022 budget…
Governor Ralph Northam has issued a proclamation and made the following statement on Black History Month, which is celebrated in Virginia and nationwide during February. “Black history is American history and should be acknowledged and celebrated continuously as fundamental to the strength and diversity of our Commonwealth and our country. The celebration of Black History Month provides…
Deadline to apply for 2021-2023 cohort is Feb. 24 The application period for the fourth Virginia Management Fellows cohort is now open, Governor Ralph Northam announced on Feb. 1. The Commonwealth developed the VMF program, which provides salary and full state benefits, in partnership with the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech…
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced on Feb. 1, $1,022,77 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Loudoun County. Specifically, the funding will be used to support efforts to store, handle, transport, distribute and administer the vaccine against COVID-19. “We are glad to…
The National League of Cities welcomes Purcellville to their Unmanned Air Mobility Integration Advisory Forum of cities and towns to advise the federal government on efforts to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, into the United States airspace. Mayor Kwasi Fraser will represent the town on this newly formed working group, which will provide strategic…