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An appeal to the Town of Purcellville challenging the Town’s Board of Architectural Review’s approval of the Trail’s End development plan, has been filed. Trail’s End would be located near the W&OD Trail in an historic area of old town on Hatcher Avenue. The Purcellville Town Council should hear the appeal before Dec. 22. In…
An Ashburn family of three was awakened suddenly by their smoke alarms just after 1:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. When the smoke alarms sounded, the resident discovered a small fire burning in a second story bedroom and immediately closed the door, called 9-1-1 and evacuated. The simple act of closing the bedroom door before evacuating…
Learn about agency projects Join the Commonwealth Transportation Board, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission and Virginia Railway Express for virtual public meeting and listening session. The public is invited to a joint virtual meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, with representatives from the Commonwealth Transportation Board, Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of…
Loudoun Coalition considers key rural issues for 2021 docket By Laura Longley When representatives of 55 organizations gathered virtually for the coalition’s last meeting of the year Nov. 24, the Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition made clear that zoning, preservation, conservation, environmental and heritage protections, as well as data centers, traffic, and safety issues will be at…
Had enough of holiday movies by now? Then get ready to spend a suspense-filled evening with Woodgrove High School’s Grove Theatre company in “Moonshine Murders.” The action plays out in a Washington speakeasy in 1928 during prohibition. What is meant to be a roaring night of fun turns into a disaster when a murder—or two—comes…
In its inaugural year, 24 outstanding students recently participated in “Algonkian’s Got Talent,” a virtual event created by Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman to draw attention to the importance of the arts in students’ lives. A musician herself, Briskman gave a performance on the viola for the competition. The students submitted videos of their performances…
On Nov. 23, Sherwin Williams held their ribbon cutting and grand opening with President and CEO of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Tony Howard, Purcellville Mayor Kwasi A. Fraser, Vice Mayor Mary Jane Williams and Council Member Tip Stinnette. Sherwin Williams is located at Catoctin Corner – 1211 Wolf Rock Drive in Purcellville.
By Valerie Curry The unincorporated village of Bluemont will likely soon be getting yet another brewery and winery. The Whitehall Estate – where “barn meets ballroom” as its website proclaims – is a popular wedding and corporate events venue. Also known as Celebrations Farm, the manor house and other amenities (including a barn) serve wedding parties,…
Franklin Park Visual & Performing Arts Center and Town of Purcellville Arts Council Quiet on the set. Regional filmmakers are invited to submit films (short and feature-length) and home movies for the fourth annual Cabin Fever Film Festival sponsored by Franklin Park Visual and Performing Arts Center and Town of Purcellville Arts Council. The festival…
Includes limit of 25 individuals for in-person gatherings, expanded mask mandate, on-site alcohol curfew, and increased enforcement As COVID-19 surges in states across the country, Governor Ralph Northam announced on Nov. 13, new actions to mitigate the spread of the virus in Virginia. While the Commonwealth’s case count per capita and positivity rate remain comparatively…