Wetlands are for more than weird frogs
By Laura Longley If you’re heading from Hillsboro to Purcellville, where the County road enters the Town, on your right you’ll see a residence on a little over a half an acre, nestled within 14.2 acres of mature forest and wetlands. Those wetlands—rich with frogs and salamanders, turtles and fish, snakes and beavers and long-eared…
“I hope you love Adam’s bike park as much as he would.”
A ribbon cutting ceremony for Adam’s Bike Park, named in memory of Adam Caudill, took place on Saturday, October 22.
Stone Colburn arrested in Pooler, GA
UPDATE: October 7, 2022—Stone Colburn was arrested late this evening by the Pooler Police Department in Chatham County, GA. More information on his arrest will be released when available. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Pooler Police Department for their efforts in apprehending Colburn. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office asked for…
On April 26, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer; Chief Financial Officer of Alphabet and Google, announced a $1 billion investment to expand Google’s Virginia data center campuses in 2024. This includes two Loudoun County sites and a newly…
The Purcellville Police Department has announced that the Town of Purcellville was ranked the “Safest City” in Virginia for 2024 by SafeWise. Using the latest FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System data available, Purcellville received the number one ranking as the safest city in Virginia. Overall, Virginia was…
White’s Ferry owners—Chuck and Stacy Kuhn—have formally offered to donate the White’s Ferry operation to Montgomery County. This most recent offer is part of their commitment to getting the ferry operational to preserve history, save jobs, and reduce traffic. “We are happy to propose a resolution…
On April 15, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $3,040,000 in federal funding for the Town of Leesburg to install new power generator systems for the town’s potable water pumping station and pollution control center. This funding will help ensure reliable access to water and continued…
Wheelchair users for the first time will have their own race category in this year’s Run the Greenway Saturday, May 4 at Loudoun Station, putting them in competition for medals, glory and prizes. First, second and third place overall finishers in the new Roll 5K…
By Reed Carver Alternate sites will no longer be considered for the Philomont Fire Station, according to a motion passed on Tuesday, April 9, during a Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee meeting. On April 10, at the Board of Supervisors Public Hearing, the Board…
Loudoun County continues to offer free professional development opportunities for nonprofits serving Loudoun County residents, with new trainings scheduled for May and June. The opportunities include an introductory training open to all nonprofits and a specialized series of trainings, which will be open to a…
Leesburg has announced the launch of its inaugural Flower & Garden Week, which will take place from Saturday, April 13 to Sunday, April 21. During the week-long event, residents and visitors can look forward to a diverse range of activities and promotions, that highlight the beauty…
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The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, May 22,…
During its April 16, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors adopted an interim policy that will…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or…
During the April 16, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors received an update on…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved changes to the county’s Conservation Easement Assistance…
The Town of Leesburg will host an open house on Saturday, May 4, from 11…
On April 15, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $3,040,000 in federal funding for…
Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses and other non-residential generators…
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Loudoun County Treasurer Henry C. Eickelberg reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first-half personal property tax is May 6. Payments received or postmarked after May 6, will incur…
Loudoun County election officials remind voters that early voting for the June 18, primary election begins May 3. Both the Democratic and Republican parties are participating in the primary election….
The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, May 22, at 4:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 293 112 N. 21st Street in Purcellville. The purpose…
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Purcellville Police Chief Cynthia McAlister was honored with the prestigious Stu Plitman First Responder Community Service Award at today’s 2024 Loudoun Chamber’s Annual Valor Awards held at the National Conference…
The JK Community Farm is seeking teams of volunteers from companies, civic groups as well as individuals of all ages and sponsors to participate in its 6th annual Plant-A-Thon. With two days to…
During the March 19, business meeting, the majority of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted to reconsider its previous vote on March 13 to deny a residential development application…
Loudoun County is seeking grant applications from community organizations for the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Program to support their strategies that ensure greater equity and access to COVID-19 vaccine for those…
Loudoun County Animal Services is seeking people willing to adopt rabbits after the agency received…
A segment of Evergreen Mills Road, between Creighton Road and Ryan Road, will be closed…