Opinion
By Ken Falke When I first became a coach with USA Hockey, I thought I was signing up to teach kids how to skate faster, pass better, and score more goals. What I didn’t realize was that I was stepping into a laboratory for life. Ice rinks are cold, loud, and unforgiving. They are also one…
Dear Blue Ridge Leader, I read the interesting article by Tim Jon in the April edition of the Blue Ridge Leader about the Union Cemetery. It caught my eye, because I wonder if he knows that Arthur Godfrey, famed radio and TV celebrity, is buried in the cemetery? How do I know this? Well, before…
By Charlie Houston The Drudgery of Research Back in the pre-Google and pre-artificial intelligence times, research could be torment. Some questions could be answered through encyclopedias; others required hours in libraries, poring through tome after tome. Either way, information had to be gathered, sorted, edited, and finally shaped into something readable. It was time-consuming, sometimes…
Dear Editor: On April 15, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors held a public comment session regarding the pending Valley Commerce Center rezoning proposal. A relatively even number of individuals spoke against approval of the rezoning proposal as spoke in favor. The differences between the positions of the groups were clear. Those who spoke against…
Dear Editor: As a Loudoun based business owner, I’ve seen significantly less flex and light industrial space in our county. The short supply is concerning since this is exactly the kind of space that small and mid-sized businesses need to offer their services and grow. Right now, the county has a 1% vacancy rate for…
Dear Editor: From a local business owners standpoint, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Loudoun County is facing a shortage of flex and light industrial space—and it’s starting to impact more than just business owners. These types of spaces are where many of the services residents rely on actually operate. With vacancy rates around 1%, there is almost…
Dear Editor: Healthcare today can do remarkable things, from curing certain cancers to helping people manage chronic diseases. Yet despite its sophistication, the system can often feel disjointed, leaving many people overwhelmed rather than reassured. As a registered nurse working with families in Loudoun County, I have seen firsthand how confusing healthcare can feel for…
Dear Editor: The upcoming Loudoun County Board of Supervisors public hearing on April 15 regarding the proposed Valley Commerce Center development highlights an important decision facing the County: how to balance economic growth with long-term planning, environmental sustainability, and the character of existing communities. The proposal would rezone land near Purcellville to allow nearly one…