County considers expanding Gable landfill
Despite years of controversy and unanswered safety questions, the trucks drove in and the trucks drove out, dumping their loads and earning the property owner potentially millions of dollars in dumping fees. And it’s all being done under the guise of a “personal recreational field” use. The site, on Gable Farm Lane, is part of…
BOS adds 144 homes to TPA – ‘Buffer’ between suburban east and rural west melting away
As it closed out the 2020 legislative session, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted 7-1-1 to add 144 new housing units to the Transition Policy Area. Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) was the only no vote. Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-Chair At-Large), Supervisors Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling), Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian), Michael R. Turner…
Christmas tree recycling
PURCELLVILLE, Va. December 29, 2020 — The Town’s curbside refuse and recycling contractor, American Disposal Services, will collect Christmas Trees for recycling Wednesday, January 6th and Wednesday, January 13th. Only natural, cut trees are eligible for collection; no artificial trees. The recycled trees will be converted into mulch. If you wish to recycle a natural tree, remove all…
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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…
Read more...The most efficient way of priority groups to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccination in Phase 1a and 1b, is through their employers. Employers, members of the 1a and 1b groups who have not been contacted by their employers, residents…
Read more...Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project crews continue construction activities for the Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 that require lane, shoulder, and road closures and detours at locations along the Dulles Toll Road, Dulles International Airport Access Highway, Dulles Greenway, Autopilot Drive,…
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On Jan. 11, Senator John Bell and Delegate Suhas Subramanyam have finalized legislation for the 2021 session, which will bring transparency and accountability to the process of toll price increases on the Dulles Greenway. “I’m proud that the Loudoun Delegation and…
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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…
Read more...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….
Read more...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…
Read more...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…
Read more...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…
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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…
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Loudoun County small business owners are encouraged to apply for the upcoming cohort of the FireUp Business Mentoring and Coaching Program, a program designed to set your business up for success in the digital era. The open application period runs…
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On Jan. 11, Senator John Bell and Delegate Suhas Subramanyam have finalized legislation for the 2021 session, which will bring transparency and accountability to the process of toll price increases on the Dulles Greenway. “I’m proud that the Loudoun Delegation and…
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Dear Editor: I’m writing this from the perspective of two days after a violent mob attacked the United States Capitol, resulting in several deaths, significant damage to our Capitol building, and irreparable damage to the stature of the United States. …
Read more...Loudoun County’s rural villages are irreplaceable, and yet, somehow, we seem determined to let the present destroy their past. “Their buildings and settings document Loudoun County’s history, through war and peace, growth and decline, changes in commerce, agriculture, and transportation….
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Minority-owned small businesses in Loudoun County have until January 19, 2021 to apply for a new grant program from the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. A total of…
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The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, has announced that the Paycheck Protection Program will re-open the week of Jan. 11 for new borrowers and certain…
Read more...01/02/21 7:19 p.m. 600 Block of Elliot Drive Trespassing A relative who was neither invited nor allowed arrived at a residence, laying on the front sidewalk. At the request…
Read more...The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, along with the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association Local 3756, have once again partnered with One Warm Coat and Mobile Hope Loudoun to…
Read more...By Valerie Cury At the Dec. 8 Purcellville Town Council Meeting, the Council moved forward…
Read more...11:04 p.m. 100 Block of North 16th Street Hit and Run The complainant was inside…
Read more...Loudoun County is seeking public comment regarding the proposed Route 7/Route 690 Interchange Project. Information…
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