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Early voting for November election begins Sept. 23 in Loudoun

September 20, 2022

Loudoun County election officials remind voters of important dates and deadlines for the upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Friday, Sept. 23: First day of early voting at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 750 Miller Dr. SE, Suite C, Leesburg, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday -Friday. Monday, Oct. 17: Last day to register to…

COVID-19 cited as the major delay in the Fields Farm Park proposed complex

September 19, 2022

By Valerie Cury The Loudoun County Finance and Government Operations and Economic Development Committee, on Sept. 13, was given an update on the status of the Town of Purcellville projects by both Mark Hoffman and Nancy Boyd of the Transportation and Capital Infrastructure Department. Mark Hoffman said, “COVID hit and things remotely …there was a…

Loudoun County announces 2022 Innovation Challenge finalists

September 7, 2022

The Loudoun Economic Development Authority, in partnership with Loudoun Department of Economic Development, announced the finalists for its annual Innovation Challenge, designed to recognize local companies that are pioneering new initiatives in their industries. This year’s finalists, narrowed from an impressive list of applications, will now compete in a live pitch event for six grants…

Town of Purcellville Candidates for Mayor

August 31, 2022

The Elections for the Town of Purcellville are Nov. 8 at Emerick and Mountain View Elementary.

Supervisors sign off on Environmental Commission climate and energy plan

August 31, 2022

By Laura Longley It’s a new day for action on climate change and cleaner energy in the country and in Loudoun County. Two weeks before Congress approved the most ambitious investment in climate and energy in American history—$369 billion over 10 years—Loudoun’s Board of Supervisors approved the County’s own ambitious work plan for climate and…

Playing politics in Purcellville – “Harassment,” really?

August 3, 2022

By Valerie Cury You can tell it’s election time in Purcellville when accusations fly from the dais. At Purcellville’s July 26 Town Council Work Session, Council Member Mary Jane Williams read into the record an explosive accusation from Council Member Erin Rayner. In her written statement, Rayner accused Council Member Stan Milan of filming her…

Revised Zoning Ordinances: Will they rewrite Loudoun’s future?

August 3, 2022

By Laura Longley “Loudoun County features more than 40 wineries and tasting rooms on rolling hills and cliff-edged slopes… but you come to DC’s Wine Country for more than tastings and tours. Unique winery experiences include barrel tastings with vintners (blend and label your own bottle), grape stomping, vinotherapy spa treatments, yoga classes…and music concerts…If…

Mayor Fraser calls special public meeting for July 27 to discuss proposed County projects

July 20, 2022

Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser has called a special meeting of the Mayor and Town Council on Wednesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, located at 221 S. Nursery Avenue.   The purpose of the meeting is to receive citizen questions and feedback regarding the proposed Loudoun County Fields Farm Recreational Facility, the…

It’s Loudoun County Fair time

July 6, 2022

It’s that time of year – the Loudoun County Fair is from July 26 to July 30. The fair will take place at the fairgrounds located at 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg 20175. On July 26 don’t miss the rabbit hopping competition and dairy goat show and showmanship, to name a few. Stoney Roberts Demolition…

Purcellville celebrates a joyful 4th of July

July 5, 2022

After two years without its annual Independence Day Parade, Purcellville once again welcomed crowds, marchers, antique cars, farm trucks, fire engines, and flag bearers on a beautiful July 4th.