White’s Ferry and Philomont Fire Station-

Muddy Waters at the River, Fire on the Mountain By Laura Longley Beginning in September, Western Loudoun—from the shores of the Potomac River to the Blue Ridge Mountains—will be the focus of two controversial projects: White’s Ferry and the Philomont Fire Station.  Unless you’ve had an hour added to your commute to Maryland, you may…

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COVID-19 vaccination site in Sterling open on Sept. 4

The Loudoun County Health Department will begin operating a COVID-19 vaccination site at Sterling Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 4. The new vaccination site is located at 200 West Church Road in Sterling. The County’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Sterling Elementary School will be open every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment…

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Health officials recommend booster shots against COVID-19

Federal health officials have announced a plan to provide booster shots to those people who have received two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement comes as the Delta variant continues to spread and scientific data indicates that the vaccines’ effectiveness against the virus decreases over time. “The need for a booster COVID-19…

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Rayner announces run for Purcellville’s special election

“I am excited to announce that I am running for the open seat on Purcellville Town Council in the upcoming November special election. I love Purcellville and my hope is to serve our great town,” said Erin Rayner in a press release. Rayner worked for former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock, and she was also the former…

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Loudoun County statement regarding data center “moratorium”

The Blue Ridge Leader reporting on data centers through Loudoun County, VA

Loudoun County has received inquiries from residents who are concerned about the number of data centers that have been approved for construction in the county and potential future projects currently in the planning process. The county is publishing this message to ensure interested residents are…

First Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is March 16 in Leesburg

The first Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event for 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Leesburg Park and Ride, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive in Leesburg. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to…

Gov. Glenn Youngkin takes action on 84 bills

On March 8, Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action on 84 pieces of legislation, signing 64 bills into law, amending 12 bills and vetoing 8 bills.  “Today, I am pleased to sign more than 60 bills into law with bipartisan support, a clear demonstration of…

Wexton secures nearly $15 Million for local projects in government funding package

On March 6, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced $14,996,550 in Community Project Funding that she secured for Virginia’s 10th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages set to be voted on this week, responds…

Fallen Firefighter Trevor Brown remembered by thousands from all over the country

On Monday March 4, thousands came to Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg to remember Firefighter Trevor Brown who lost his life in the line of duty on Feb. 16. According to Gov. Glenn Youngkin flag order, flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth…

Leesburg Town Council approves rezoning to allow data center development

The Blue Ridge Leader reporting on data centers through Loudoun County, VA

The Leesburg Town Council has voted to approve a rezoning application that will allow data centers and additional industrial and research park uses on two parcels of vacant land in the Village at Leesburg development. The applicant, Springfield East, LC, had sought permission to amend…

Purcellville Mayor Stan Milan makes another big about-face

By Valerie Cury At the Purcellville Town Council meeting on Feb. 13, Mayor Stan Milan made another about-face from issues he ran on just a year ago. From his commitment to removing the Northern Collector Road from the Town Wide Transportation Plan, to Rt. 7/690, to not…

Commissioners reject data center/residential combo

But accept dense housing in the Transition Policy Area By Reed Carver  On Feb. 8, two development companies pitched applications to the Loudoun County Planning Commission. The first, Innovation Gateway, applied to build a combination community park, residences and two data centers in the Urban…

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin acts on 67 Bills

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced he was taking final action on 67 pieces of legislation,…

Comment needed for Housing and Community Development Needs in Loudoun

The Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development invites residents to provide comments on…

Virginia Employment Commission surpasses national average

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Employment Commission has surpassed the national average in…

February General Fund revenues remain in line with forecast

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that general fund revenues for February 2024 remain consistent with…

Gov. Glenn Youngkin takes action on 50 Bills

On March 14, Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action on 50 pieces of legislation, signing…

Leesburg launches Service Line Compliance Campaign

In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, the Town…

Public Hearing on voluntary settlement agreement between Leesburg and BOS

The Commission on Local Government will hold a series of proceedings, including a public hearing,…

Comments for Sterling Blvd & Williamsburg Rd/Chase Heritage Circle Intersection open

Loudoun County is hosting an online public comment period, March 12 – April 12, on…

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Temporary closure of Evergreen Mills Road segment March 26-29

A segment of Evergreen Mills Road, between Creighton Road and Ryan Road, will be closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26 until approximately 12 p.m. on…

LVHS presents Once Upon a Mattress

Loudoun Valley High School presents the musical Once Upon a Mattress, based on the classic fairy tale The Princess and The Pea. What distinguishes this musical is its comedic energy….

Vincent Jones is appointed Deputy Loudoun County Administrator

Vincent Jones has been appointed as a Deputy Loudoun County Administrator effective March 14, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced on March 11. Jones, who was selected for the position after…

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LCPS biology teacher named Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year

Amy Goodyear, a biology teacher at Heritage High School, has been named the Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom 2024 Teacher of the Year. The award recognizes a Virginia educator for…

This Weekend We “Spring Forward” and set clocks ahead one hour

Sunday, March 10, we “spring forward” and set our clocks ahead one hour in observance of daylight-saving time. The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System asks that you also…

Public EV charging stations added in Bluemont, Middleburg and Sterling

Loudoun County has installed new electrical vehicle charging stations for public use at three county facilities: These stations will allow simultaneous charging of two vehicles at the Bluemont Community Center,…

Fallen Firefighter Trevor Brown remembered by thousands from all over the country

On Monday March 4, thousands came to Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg to remember Firefighter Trevor Brown who lost his life in the line of duty on Feb. 16. According to…

Loudoun Chamber welcomes Angela Mitchell as Board Chair

The Loudoun Chamber community officially welcomed Angela Mitchell, of ARM Consulting, as the organization’s 2024…

Six Things to know about the March 5 Primary Election in Loudoun

A presidential primary election will be held in Loudoun County Tuesday, March 5. Election officials…