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The Virginia General Assembly approved funding for the proposed Oak Hill State Park, clearing the way for the preservation of one of the Commonwealth’s most historically significant properties and securing millions of dollars in federal, private and state funding tied to the project. The budget action allows the Commonwealth to move forward with acquiring Oak…
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has proposed restoring funding to support the creation of Oak Hill as Virginia’s newest state park, providing new momentum for a project that only days ago faced an uncertain future. The governor’s budget amendment would preserve funding needed to move forward with the proposed acquisition of Oak Hill, the historic Loudoun County…
By Valerie Cury Solar panels and farming are not usually thought of as compatible uses of land, but Virginia officials say a new state law could help bring the two together. Gov. Abigail Spanberger visited The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows on June 17 to ceremonially sign legislation that establishes Virginia’s first…
A familiar name in Loudoun County’s restaurant industry is preparing to add a new chapter to downtown Leesburg’s dining scene. The Malone family has purchased two properties at 5 and 7 N. King St. and plans to transform the site into a traditional Irish pub, bringing a new concept to one of the town’s most…
Plan Will Focus on Affordability, Reliability, and Resiliency for Families and Businesses Public Input Survey Will Be Open Through July 31, 2026 Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the launch of a statewide public input process to inform the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan (VEP), a ten-year roadmap for how the Commonwealth will focus on contending with…
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) has co-sponsored legislation intended to address rising electricity costs associated with the rapid expansion of data centers in Virginia and across the nation. The proposed Power for the People Act seeks to ensure that data center operators, rather than residential utility customers, bear more of the costs associated with the…
By Valerie Cury On May 12, the Purcellville Town Council passed its $31,779,808 budget in a 4–3 vote. Mayor Chris Bertaut, Vice Mayor Ben Nett, and Council Members Carol Luke and Susan Khalil voted in favor, while Council Members Erin Rayner, Kevin Wright, and Caleb Stought voted against. Utility rates are set to increase by…
By Sophia Clifton Chair-at-Large Phyllis Randall used her annual State of the County address on May 21, to frame Loudoun County’s past and future as part of a broader American story, weaving together themes of military service, immigration, economic growth, racial injustice and civic responsibility. Randall delivered a speech titled “Loudoun’s American Story,” arguing that…
By Valerie Cury Summer Wilkes, Purcellville’s director of planning and community development and zoning administrator, has resigned from her position with the town. Her final day is scheduled for June 12. Wilkes submitted her resignation in late May. She has accepted a position as planning director for the City of Ranson, West Virginia, located near…
By Valerie Cury Before the Purcellville Cannons took the field on May 29, players, fans, and community members gathered for a special pregame ceremony celebrating a gift that will have a lasting impact on one of the town’s most treasured landmarks. The ceremony recognized EE Reed East Coast for its generous donation of a brand-new…