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Op-Ed: Just the facts

May 1, 2024

By Former Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser As Ronald Reagan insightfully remarked, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.” True economic growth thrives when government embraces an environment that is fair, honest, and predictable for all. Hosting a meeting at 8 a.m. on a workday to outline a…

Google announces $1 billion investment for data center expansion

April 27, 2024

On April 26, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer; Chief Financial Officer of Alphabet and Google, announced a $1 billion investment to expand Google’s Virginia data center campuses in 2024. This includes two Loudoun County sites and a newly opened Prince William County campus. The $1 billion investment brings…

Purcellville ranked as “Safest City” in Virginia

April 20, 2024

The Purcellville Police Department has announced that the Town of Purcellville was ranked the “Safest City” in Virginia for 2024 by SafeWise. Using the latest FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System data available, Purcellville received the number one ranking as the safest city in Virginia.  Overall, Virginia was rated as one of the safest states in America, with…

Kuhns offer to donate White’s Ferry to Montgomery County

April 18, 2024

White’s Ferry owners—Chuck and Stacy Kuhn—have formally offered to donate the White’s Ferry operation to Montgomery County. This most recent offer is part of their commitment to getting the ferry operational to preserve history, save jobs, and reduce traffic.  “We are happy to propose a resolution to Montgomery County. Our goal was always to get the…

Warner & Kaine announce over $3 million in federal funding for Leesburg

April 16, 2024

On April 15, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $3,040,000 in federal funding for the Town of Leesburg to install new power generator systems for the town’s potable water pumping station and pollution control center.  This funding will help ensure reliable access to water and continued wastewater and pollution management services during emergencies, including natural disasters…

Wheelchair users to vie for medals, prizes in Run the Greenway Roll 5K

April 13, 2024

Wheelchair users for the first time will have their own race category in this year’s Run the Greenway Saturday, May 4 at Loudoun Station, putting them in competition for medals, glory and prizes. First, second and third place overall finishers in the new Roll 5K category will win medals and a gift card to PR…

New firehouse approved to be built on Philomont Horse Show Grounds

April 13, 2024

By Reed Carver Alternate sites will no longer be considered for the Philomont Fire Station, according to a motion  passed on Tuesday, April 9, during a Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee meeting. On April 10, at the Board of Supervisors Public Hearing, the Board voted unanimously to approve the station to be built on…

Loudoun offers grant trainings for nonprofits

April 13, 2024

Loudoun County continues to offer free professional development opportunities for nonprofits serving Loudoun County residents, with new trainings scheduled for May and June. The opportunities include an introductory training open to all nonprofits and a specialized series of trainings, which will be open to a maximum of five organizations. The Grants 101 Introductory Session: Pre-Proposal…

Leesburg unveils inaugural Flower & Garden Week celebration

April 9, 2024

Leesburg has announced the launch of its inaugural Flower & Garden Week, which will take place from Saturday, April 13 to Sunday, April 21. During the week-long event, residents and visitors can look forward to a diverse range of activities and promotions, that highlight the beauty of spring, as the Town prepares for the 34th annual Flower…

Loudoun to participate in Dominion Energy’s Case for proposed power lines

April 6, 2024

During its April 2, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of filing a “notice of participation” in Dominion Energy’s application to the State Corporation Commission for construction of a new substation and new transmission lines that, if approved, would run along Rt. 7 in Loudoun County. The Board’s action will allow…