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The Blue Ridge Leader reporting on data centers through Loudoun County, VA

Loudoun County statement regarding data center “moratorium”

March 16, 2024

Loudoun County has received inquiries from residents who are concerned about the number of data centers that have been approved for construction in the county and potential future projects currently in the planning process. The county is publishing this message to ensure interested residents are correctly informed about the county’s role in data center development.…

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First Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is March 16 in Leesburg

March 12, 2024

The first Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event for 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Leesburg Park and Ride, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive in Leesburg. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free of charge. What’s Accepted What’s Not Accepted…

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin takes action on 84 bills

March 9, 2024

On March 8, Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action on 84 pieces of legislation, signing 64 bills into law, amending 12 bills and vetoing 8 bills.  “Today, I am pleased to sign more than 60 bills into law with bipartisan support, a clear demonstration of what can be achieved when we set politics aside and…

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Wexton secures nearly $15 Million for local projects in government funding package

March 7, 2024

On March 6, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced $14,996,550 in Community Project Funding that she secured for Virginia’s 10th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages set to be voted on this week, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs and priorities…

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Fallen Firefighter Trevor Brown remembered by thousands from all over the country

March 5, 2024

On Monday March 4, thousands came to Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg to remember Firefighter Trevor Brown who lost his life in the line of duty on Feb. 16. According to Gov. Glenn Youngkin flag order, flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia were ordered to be “flown at half-staff on…

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The Blue Ridge Leader reporting on data centers through Loudoun County, VA

Leesburg Town Council approves rezoning to allow data center development

February 28, 2024

The Leesburg Town Council has voted to approve a rezoning application that will allow data centers and additional industrial and research park uses on two parcels of vacant land in the Village at Leesburg development. The applicant, Springfield East, LC, had sought permission to amend the concept plan and proffers for the property, known as…

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Purcellville Mayor Stan Milan makes another big about-face

February 28, 2024

By Valerie Cury At the Purcellville Town Council meeting on Feb. 13, Mayor Stan Milan made another about-face from issues he ran on just a year ago. From his commitment to removing the Northern Collector Road from the Town Wide Transportation Plan, to Rt. 7/690, to not working out deals with developers like the developer of Vineyard…

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Commissioners reject data center/residential combo

February 28, 2024

But accept dense housing in the Transition Policy Area By Reed Carver  On Feb. 8, two development companies pitched applications to the Loudoun County Planning Commission. The first, Innovation Gateway, applied to build a combination community park, residences and two data centers in the Urban Transit Center Place Type. This project would require re-zoning. The…

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Purcellville Farmers Market to open Saturday, April 6

February 27, 2024

Purcellville is about to get a whole lot fresher with the grand opening of the Purcellville Farmers Market. Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the unveiling of this vibrant marketplace, set to become the new hub for farm-fresh produce, artisanal goods, and community connection. Scheduled to launch on April 6, the Purcellville Farmers…

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Investigation Update – Silver Ridge Explosion in Sterling

February 23, 2024

The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded its on-site investigation activities at 347 Silver Ridge Dr. in Sterling. Preliminary findings during this ongoing origin and cause investigation have determined that the explosion on Friday, Feb. 16, was a result of a leak involving a 500-gallon underground propane tank; uncontained propane migrated into…

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