Towns

Purcellville Planning Commission to hold March 9 joint meeting on building heights

March 3, 2021

In keeping with the new Comprehensive Plan to preserve Purcellville’s small-town feel and character, the Planning Commission is proposing to amend the Zoning Ordinance so that buildings constructed in the Town’s Historic Downtown / Central Commercial District (C-4 Zoning District) be limited to by-right heights of two stories and 35 feet, as measured from the street…

Leesburg: We have the trees!

February 28, 2021

By Andrea Gaines The Town of Leesburg has been recognized as an official 2020 Tree City USA. The designation was made by the royals of American tree conservation – the Arbor Day Foundation.  The Arbor Day effort, which provides a framework for communities to manage and expand their public trees stocks, has been active since…

51st annual Bluemont Fair seeks poster design

February 20, 2021

Organizers of the rescheduled 51st annual Bluemont Fair, invite artists of all ages to submit designs for consideration for this year’s unique poster. The fair will be held Sept. 18-19. The theme is Loudoun’s home-grown fresh produce and or farmer’s markets. Artists’ interpretations can be as broad or narrow as they choose, but keep in…

Leesburg accepting applications for pandemic Business Assistance and Recovery Grant

February 15, 2021

Funding awarded on a first come, first served basis The Town of Leesburg is now accepting applications for the Pandemic Business Assistance and Recovery (P-BAR) grant. On Jan. 26, the Leesburg Town Council approved the P-BAR in order to continue to support local businesses during the COVID- 19 pandemic. A total of $500,000 has been allocated for…

“Draft Plan, First Look” virtual workshops on Legacy Leesburg Town Plan on Feb. 24

February 12, 2021

The first draft of the Legacy Leesburg Town Plan document is now available for public review. Residents can visit the project website to download the document and to learn more about the project. The website includes a series of videos that explain the purpose of the Town Plan, how it was developed, and what it says. “This…

Purcellville Feb. 12 police report

February 12, 2021

02/05/21          10:29 a.m.       37000 Block of Richardson Lane                    Larceny Sometime between January 21, 2021 and Feb. 3, an unknown subject or subjects stole the rear bumper, with attached license plate from a company work truck.  The truck was backed into its parking spot, concealing the view of the rear bumper from the parking lot.  The…

Height limit reduction proposed for downtown Purcellville

February 9, 2021

Public asked to weigh in before March 9 In keeping with the new Comprehensive Plan to preserve Purcellville’s small-town feel, the Planning Commission is proposing to amend the Zoning Ordinance so that buildings constructed in the Town’s Historic Downtown / Central Commercial District (C-4 Zoning District) be limited to a by-right height of two stories and…

Leesburg Police Take Subject into Custody in Brandishing Investigation

February 9, 2021

On Friday, Feb. 5, at approximately 12:54 p.m., Leesburg Police Officers were dispatched to the parking lot of the Shenandoah Square Shopping Center, located in the 900 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE, for a report of a male subject brandishing a firearm and chasing a female.  Leesburg Police Officers responded and quickly took the…

Volunteers needed for Town-wide clean up

February 5, 2021

The Town of Purcellville is once again partnering with Keep Loudoun Beautiful for the annual Town-wide clean-up. This year, modifications have been made to comply with current guidelines related to COVID-19. The clean-up will be spread over a two-day period with two separate time slots each day.  Groups may volunteer to pick up trash on…

February is Black History month

February 3, 2021

As we celebrate Black History month, look around you.   Loudoun County is a rich, rich, rich depository for African American historic sites and activity. You’ll find special places in Leesburg (including the Thomas Balch Library and Underground Railroad sites), Middleburg, Purcellville, Waterford, the Village of Lincoln, Aldie, and other places.  Lots of self-guided tours,…