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By Sophia Clifton The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors expressed skepticism toward another proposed data center project in eastern Loudoun during an April 15 public hearing on the Quantum Park zoning amendment, with several supervisors openly questioning whether the county has reached a breaking point on continued data center growth. After a lengthy discussion, the…
Dear Editor: The proposed Valley Commerce Center applicant requests approval to pump 43,680 gallons of groundwater per day (gpd). During the April 15 Public Hearing on this project, the applicant’s team suggested that household use of water by the 39 by-right homes that might be built on this property would be higher than the proposed project…
By Katie Northcott At a public hearing on Wednesday, April 15, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to forward a special exception application from the Leesburg Compressor Station to a business meeting. Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc. (EGTS) submitted the application so that the company can upgrade the station’s production capacity to…
The Purcellville Farmers Market is gearing up for an exciting and refreshed 2026 season, kicking off Saturday, May 9. The market will take place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., bringing a lively and welcoming marketplace experience to the heart of the community. Shoppers can look forward to a dynamic selection of locally…
By Valerie Cury After two unsuccessful attempts to annex the property into the Town of Purcellville—first by a previous owner and currently by applicant Chuck Kuhn—the proposed Valley Commerce Center is now under Loudoun County review. The 117.07-acre project at 17110 Purcellville Road is within the Purcellville Joint Land Management Area just outside town limits…
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…