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By Sophia Clifton A plan by the U.S. Army to purchase the historic Middleburg Training Center, a private horse-training facility in Loudoun County, has raised concerns among local leaders, trainers and businesses. The 149-acre center, built in 1956 by philanthropist Paul Mellon, is widely regarded as one of Virginia’s premier thoroughbred and steeplechase training venues.…
By Katie Northcott On Tuesday, March 17, over 30 Loudoun County residents chose to spend part of their St. Patrick’s Day speaking to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. The majority of citizen comments concerned Dominion Energy’s proposed Golden to Mars transmission line. The line is the third and final step of Dominion Energy’s Loudoun…
This spring, elementary students across Loudoun County are swapping more than just stickers—they’re trading stories about the people who grow their food. From March 23–27, Loudoun County Public Schools will host the beloved Farmer Trading Card Program, a hands-on initiative that introduces students to local farmers, healthy eating, and the journey food takes from farm…
By Valerie Cury At the March 9 Loudoun County Board of Supervisors FY2027 Budget Work Session, Sheriff Mike Chapman addressed the board regarding the county’s budget priorities, focusing on law enforcement training and the phased addition of School Resource Officers in elementary schools. He emphasized the importance of keeping children safe while maintaining high standards…
By Valerie Cury Momentum around the future home of the Washington Commanders was unmistakable at the RFK Stadium Palooza Bisnow (Bisnow.com/events) event at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Feb. 25, where city and team leaders offered a detailed and at times candid look at the 70,000-seat stadium rising at the RFK campus. On stage were…
By Valerie Cury After two unsuccessful attempts to annex the property into the Town of Purcellville—first by a previous owner and most recently by current applicant Chuck Kuhn, developer of the proposed Valley Commerce Center at 17110 Purcellville Road—the application is now before Loudoun County. The industrial development would total 986,000 square feet, down 288,892…
Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. is accepting applications from charitable nonprofit organizations seeking an exemption from Loudoun County real and/or personal property taxes for the 2027 tax year. The deadline to apply for the exemption is Wednesday, April 1. Most charitable nonprofit organizations are not automatically exempt from local property…
By Valerie Cury Two bills currently in the Virginia General Assembly could reshape governance in Purcellville, potentially restricting council votes, suspending officials facing charges, and mandating costly studies—raising questions about local autonomy, transparency, and the balance of power between state and town. Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett says he has been the target of a…
By Valerie Cury Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl Benjamin “Ben” Nett filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday, Jan. 28, alleging that town officials and law enforcement leaders violated his constitutional rights and engaged in a coordinated campaign to remove him from his job as a police officer and undermine his political career. Nett is seeking approximately $42.4…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced on Jan. 24, that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to support response efforts following a severe winter storm prediction that began on Jan. 22 and is ongoing. The action, authorized by President Donald J. Trump, allows FEMA to coordinate all federal disaster…