Celebrate Purcellville starts Oct. 4 through 10
The Town of Purcellville and its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board invite you join us for a week-long, town-wide event called Celebrate Purcellville from Oct. 4 through 10. Use the Celebrate Purcellville Passport to visit participating businesses and organizations for special offers and a chance to win prizes. In addition to shopping and savoring local…
Loudoun to hold two virtual meetings on renaming Routes 7 and 50
Loudoun County is hosting two online meetings to gain input from the public on the renaming of Harry Byrd Highway (Rt. 7) and John Mosby Highway (Rt. 50). The public information meetings will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. These two meetings will be identical and have been scheduled to…
Celebrate Purcellville applications due Sept. 17
Businesses and organizations in Purcellville are invited to participate in Celebrate Purcellville for free. The Town of Purcellville and the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board re-evaluated the event and decided to forgo the registration fee. Businesses that have a current Town of Purcellville business license and non-profits located within the incorporated town limits may now register online for free….
Deer management program open Sept. 8 through Sept. 22
The Town of Purcellville will be conducting a Deer Management Program on the Town’s Aberdeen property beginning in October, 2021 and ending in January, 2022. This will be an archery harvesting program only. Interested town residents will be selected by a random drawing of all qualified applicants. Applications can be completed electronically on the Town…
The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development has set the Spring Farm Tour for Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This is a signature program showcasing the rich agricultural heritage of Loudoun County. This event promises…
With the retirement of Chief McAlister, Deputy Chief Dave Dailey will serve as the Interim Chief of Police effective May 1, until a permanent Chief is identified. Chief Dailey brings a wealth of experience to this role having served as Purcellville’s Deputy Chief for five…
By Valerie Cury During the April 18 Purcellville Planning Commission Meeting the town’s planning staff appeared to be obstructing, by direction of members of the town council and town management, planning commission efforts to complete the zoning ordinance rewrite – by refusing to return the…
By Former Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser As Ronald Reagan insightfully remarked, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.” True economic growth thrives when government embraces an environment that is fair, honest, and predictable 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…
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During its May 7, meeting, the Board of Supervisors ratified a tentative collective bargaining agreement…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved adjustments to its schedule of meetings forMay…
The next Meet the Mayor event with Mayor Kelly Burk has been scheduled for noon…
The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11,…
By Reed Carver Over 1000 dwelling units of various types were approved by the Board…
By Valerie Cury At the April 18 Planning Commission meeting, commissioners are still looking for…
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Reps. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and Rob Wittman…
The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, May 22,…
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The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will host a WWII Warbird Showcase on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, at Leesburg Executive Airport. The two-day event will…
A segment of Ryan Road, between Evergreen Mills Road and Northstar Boulevard, is scheduled to be closed nightly to through traffic from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., beginning Monday, May…
The adopted Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Six Year-Capital Improvements Program is now available on the Town website. The Leesburg Town Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget on March…
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The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred Friday April 26, in the afternoon in the 800 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE. The victim reported that at…
The restoration preformed on the historic Loudoun County Order Book B, Part 2, 1762-1965, will be unveiled during the upcoming Town of Leesburg’s First Friday event. On May 3, from…
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,…
Members of the community are encouraged to learn and engage about Loudoun County’s efforts to increase…