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VDOT crews are ready for the storm forecast

January 31, 2021

VDOT Northern Virginia crews are ready for the winter storm forecast to affect much of the Commonwealth tomorrow into early next week. Residents are asked to monitor forecasts and plan ahead to avoid travel Sunday and Monday. What’s Happening Now See the Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service covering VDOT’s Northern Virginia District, and monitor…

Loudoun to host free twice-weekly COVID-19 testing

January 28, 2021

Loudoun County will hold twice-weekly, free drive-thru COVID-19 testing events at multiple locations beginning in February. Unlike past testing events hosted by Loudoun County, these weekly, fixed events will not be mass testing sites and instead are intended to provide regular, predictable testing opportunities for the community. As a result, capacity at these fixed testing…

Loudoun installing more Wi-Fi hot spots for Western Loudoun residents during COVID-19 Pandemic

January 26, 2021

Loudoun County has installed a new Wi-Fi hot spot for residents in western Loudoun. The county’s Department of Information Technology has installed outdoor Wi-Fi at the Loudoun Valley Community Center in Purcellville, which is operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. The installation of the free hot spot, which was accomplished with…

Flower & Garden Festival scheduled to take place at Ida Lee Park

January 26, 2021

The Town of Leesburg’s 31st annual Flower & Garden Festival will be changing locations for 2021. The Town’s unofficial start to spring has been traditionally held on the streets of historic downtown Leesburg. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be moving to Ida Lee Park.  According to Deputy Director Kate Trask, the move will…

Fire and Rescue Operating on scene of structure fire in downtown Leesburg

January 23, 2021

 Fire and rescue units from the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office remain on the scene, Jan. 23, after a morning structure fire on Market Street. At approximately 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call for a reported kitchen fire…

Fire Marshal’s Office investigating two suspicious fires in Sterling

January 20, 2021

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating two recent arson fires in the Sterling area and is requesting any video or photos from either incident. At approximately 10 p.m., on Friday Jan. 15, fire and rescue units from Sterling, Ashburn, Kincora, Moorefield, Fairfax County, and the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office were dispatched for…

Online communitywide survey now open to all Loudoun County residents

January 20, 2021

An online version of the Loudoun County 2021 Community Survey is now open to all Loudoun County residents. Loudoun County surveys its residents periodically to get their feedback on government services, the county’s quality of life and priorities for government initiatives. Residents may take the survey online by visiting loudoun.gov/survey through Feb. 1. The online version of…

Loudoun COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Update: Limited Appointments Available

January 20, 2021

During the first week of the expansion of vaccination efforts into Phase 1b of Virginia’s vaccination priorities, the Loudoun County Health Department has received more than 50,000 inquiries regarding appointments for vaccination.  At this time, all currently available vaccine doses in Loudoun are allocated to individuals who are included in the Phase 1a or Phase 1b priority…

EDVA and FBI affirm commitment to ensuring peaceful inauguration

January 19, 2021

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia and the FBI, affirmed their commitment today to holding accountable anyone who, in connection with tomorrow’s presidential inauguration, commits acts of violence or otherwise violates federal law in the Eastern District of Virginia, including at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. “While the First Amendment…

Traffic Alert: Virginia interstate and bridge closures in advance of presidential inauguration

January 17, 2021

Drivers urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes Jan. 19-21 ARLINGTON—The Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia State Police will support the United States Secret Service Joint Transportation Plan, which calls for several bridge and road closures from Virginia into Washington, D.C. beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19. Local law enforcement will be assisting with the…