Local, family owned newspaper in western Loudoun County, Virginia The Blue Ridge Leader is western Loudoun’s oldest dedicated newspaper.
Family owned and locally staffed, The Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today is a monthly tabloid newspaper and daily online news source serving western Loudoun County, Virginia since 1984.
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services will hold the first of two community workshops on future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Middleburg Community Center, located at 300 West Washington Street, Middleburg.
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services will hold the first of two community workshops on future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 6:30 to…
Did you know there are farms in Loudoun County that have been owned and operated by the same family for over a hundred years? They are officially known as Century Farms. And they have their own section in the Code of Virginia, which created a statewide program to verify these farms’ histories and then publicly certify them as genuine Century Farms.
By Caleb A. Kershner, Catoctin District Supervisor Did you know there are farms in Loudoun County that have been owned and operated by the same family for over a hundred…
Inova’s blood supply has reached critically low levels and we are in dire need of type O blood donors immediately. Multiple traumatic incidents and other medical emergencies have left our blood inventory for Type O blood critically low. Inova need all blood types, but a boost to the supply of Type O will help patients in need significantly.
Inova’s blood supply has reached critically low levels and we are in dire need of type O blood donors immediately. Multiple traumatic incidents and other medical emergencies have left our…
The Loudoun County Health Department is encouraging anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid cat and/or its kittens outside of a local shopping and restaurant area to contact their health care provider or the Health Department as soon as possible. The warning comes after at least five individuals came into contact with a cat that later tested positive for rabies.
The Loudoun County Health Department is encouraging anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid cat and/or its kittens outside of a local shopping and restaurant area to…
Loudoun County Animal Services has taken 40 cats into its care following a pet hoarding investigation that revealed unsafe living conditions for animals and people. The cats are currently receiving veterinary care and will be available for adoption soon.
Loudoun County Animal Services has taken 40 cats into its care following a pet hoarding investigation that revealed unsafe living conditions for animals and people. The cats are currently receiving…
Caleb Stought moved to Purcellville in 2019 and lives in the Mayfair community with his wife Erica, who grew up in Loudoun County, and their two daughters. They are expecting their third girl in September. He served on the Town of Purcellville’s Community Policing Advisory Committee.
Caleb Stought moved to Purcellville in 2019 and lives in the Mayfair community with his wife Erica, who grew up in Loudoun County, and their two daughters. They are expecting…
Dabryn Norris, 22, of Brambleton and Taylor Ward, 21, of Leesburg, were taken into custody on August 5, and August 7, respectively.
Dabryn Norris, 22, of Brambleton and Taylor Ward, 21, of Leesburg, were taken into custody on August 5, and August 7, respectively. Norris has been charged with stealing an animal,…
Emerson Martinez-Alvarenga, 19, Marco Mendoza-Monjaras, 19, and Juan Cubillas-Rodriguez, 18, all of Leesburg, have each been charged in relation to their respective involvement in multiple incidents which involved threats/violence over the last few months in Leesburg
Emerson Martinez-Alvarenga, 19, Marco Mendoza-Monjaras, 19, and Juan Cubillas-Rodriguez, 18, all of Leesburg, have each been charged in relation to their respective involvement in multiple incidents which involved threats/violence over…
The 53rd Annual Bluemont Fair will be held on Sept. 16 and 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, rain or shine. An old-fashioned Country Fair, the Bluemont Fair features traditional crafts (juried), local art and authors, craft and farming demonstrations.
The 53rd Annual Bluemont Fair will be held on Sept. 16 and 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, rain or shine. An old-fashioned Country Fair, the Bluemont Fair features traditional…
The Loudoun County School Board adopted its Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget, including increased employee compensation, at its Tuesday, Aug. 8, meeting. The approved Operating Budget is $1,668,345,179, a 6.9 percent increase over Fiscal Year 2023.
The Loudoun County School Board adopted its Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget, including increased employee compensation, at its Tuesday, Aug. 8, meeting. The approved Operating Budget is $1,668,345,179, a 6.9…
On Saturday, Sept. 9, Ida Lee Park will hold its 15th annual Dog Swim at AV Symington Aquatic Center. The pool will be open for the dog-only swim for two sessions from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Sept. 9, Ida Lee Park will hold its 15th annual Dog Swim at AV Symington Aquatic Center. The pool will be open for the dog-only swim for two…
he Purcellville and Lovettsville Lions Club’s welcome Golfers and Sponsors to participate in their upcoming Lions Charity Golf Tournament at the Loudoun Golf and Country Club in Purcellville on Monday, Aug. 28.
The Purcellville and Lovettsville Lions Club’s welcome Golfers and Sponsors to participate in their upcoming Lions Charity Golf Tournament at the Loudoun Golf and Country Club in Purcellville on Monday,…
At 2:46 a.m., on Thursday, July 27, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in the 25,000 block of Fishermans Pond Court in Aldie reporting their home was on fire.
At 2:46 a.m., on Thursday, July 27, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in the 25,000 block of Fishermans Pond Court in Aldie…
A Loudoun Tourism Grant has been awarded to the Purcellville VA Tag Sale. The grant was written and applied for by Silas Redd, owner of Nostalgia Vintage Clothing and Antique Furniture on Main Street. For the last 3 years, Redd has stepped up to run this very successful community event in Purcellville. Bringing thousands of people to western Loudoun, the event is not a town-sponsored event.
The Purcellville VA Tag Sale has been awarded a Loudoun Tourism Grant.
“I chose to live in the Town of Purcellville because I love it’s architecture, incorporation of green space and the sense of calm I get when I drive into town.” I would like it to stay this way, but have yet to see a path-forward for smart growth and sustainability. By that I mean, I would like to see more small-business amenities, such as quaint shops and activity outlets for all ages, not simply annexing land for the purpose of growing our population,” said Reed. He also said he wants to see Purcellville’s small-town character be preserved, while also nurturing prosperity.
Christopher G. “Chris” Reed has announced his run for the vacant Purcellville Town Council seat in the Nov. 7 special election.
Work has begun on the Valley Springs II subdivision, which is inside the county and zoned as Joint Land Management Areas 2 and 3 (JLMA-2 and JLMA-3).
At the end of the July 25 Purcellville Town Council Work Session, the town council came out of the closed session voting 5-0-2 to appoint Loren “Rick” Bremseth as the new permanent town manager.
Purcellville Town Council voted 5-0-2 to appoint Loren “Rick” Bremseth as the new permanent town manager.
In 2017, Jordan Miller led Loudoun Valley High School to its first basketball state championship with a record of 30-1 and was named player of the year in his league. Now, Miller is slated to play for National Basketball Association team the Los Angeles Clippers this fall.
Miller was the 48th overall pick in the NBA draft this June, after having recorded the second “perfect game” in National Collegiate Athletics Association history when he led the University of Miami to its first ever Final Four bid.
Jordan Miller led Loudoun Valley High School to its first basketball state championship in 2017. He is slated to play for the LA Clippers.
Perhaps all of us have some degree of cupidity – greed, or simply wanting more and more of something. That’s fine unless it’s at the expense of others. Then it’s a problem, and Loudoun has some nasty examples.
By Charles Houston Perhaps all of us have some degree of cupidity – greed, or simply wanting more and more of something. That’s fine unless it’s at the expense of…
A lot has happened in Loudoun in the past 30 years: In 1993, there was no Greenway. No data centers. No farm breweries. Four farms that had begun to grow grapes—Willowcroft, Windham, Tarara, and Breaux.
Little wonder, then, that the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on June 16, 1993, offered few if any regulations applicable to today’s 100 plus data centers, or development modifications to guide construction of Affordable Dwelling Units, or noise restrictions on any of the 50 wineries that host special events to boost their bottom lines.
“We support the simplification of the definition for Virginia farm wineries to align with the Code of Virginia," said Kerem Baki, owner/winemaker of Hillsborough Winery.
After three years of renovation and preservation, Round Hill’s former Howell Brothers Furniture Emporium, the iconic 1880’s building at 6 Loudoun Street, will become an event venue, C’est Bon. C’est Bon will be a part of the highly successful catering company, Savoir Fare.
C’est Bon will be a part of the highly successful catering company, Savoir Fare.
McCleary said the zoning he is seeking would be mixed use commercial. He envisions a hotel of 108-130 beds with a restaurant and a 200-capacity conference room, a stand-alone farm-to-fork style restaurant of 5,000 sq. ft. (more or less), an agritourism market open 7 days a week, and a gas station with a convenience store.
At the Purcellville Town Council work session on July 25, developer Casey Chapman and his partners presented their vision for Cardinal Corner.
Though differing in political affiliation and economic ideology, state politicians, semiconductor experts, and higher education professionals gathered on July 18 at Northrop Grumman headquarters in Falls Church to attend the CHIPS for Virginia Summit where they expressed their support for the Commonwealth of Virginia to become a leader in the semiconductor industry.
By Tabitha Reeves Though differing in political affiliation and economic ideology, state politicians, semiconductor experts, and higher education professionals gathered on July 18 at Northrop Grumman headquarters in Falls Church…
TASTE Leesburg will return to downtown Leesburg on Saturday, Aug. 12. Food vendors, breweries, wineries, businesses, artisans, and entertainment will fill five blocks of the historic downtown.
TASTE Leesburg will return to downtown Leesburg on Saturday, Aug. 12. Food vendors, breweries, wineries, businesses, artisans, and entertainment will fill five blocks of the historic downtown. Experience the flavor…
Husband and wife team, Greg and Sue Harrison, are holding the grand opening of Brookfield Dairy Ice Cream Company July 29 and 30 from 10-5 p.m. Their mobile ice cream trailer can go just about anywhere, but for now you can find them just outside Leesburg at the corner of Rt. 15 and Harmony Church Road.
Husband and wife team, Greg and Sue Harrison, are holding the grand opening of Brookfield Dairy Ice Cream Company July 29 and 30 from 10-5 p.m. Their mobile ice cream…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the awarding of the county’s annual Restricted Transient Occupancy Tax (RTOT) Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024). RTOT grants are designed to support local tourism events and initiatives that drive visitors to Loudoun County.
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the awarding of the county’s annual Restricted Transient Occupancy Tax (RTOT) Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024). RTOT grants are…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on July 22, an increase of 23,000 more employed Virginians in June, bringing the total to 201,472 more Virginians employed since January 2022.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on July 22, an increase of 23,000 more employed Virginians in June, bringing the total to 201,472 more Virginians employed since January 2022. The labor force…
During its July 18, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors authorized the creation of the Rivana at Innovation Station Community Development Authority. The CDA is a mechanism that allows for an investment in public infrastructure for the development without impacting the county’s bond rating and fiscal health.
During its July 18, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors authorized the creation of the Rivana at Innovation Station Community Development Authority. The CDA is a mechanism that allows for an…
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces Dulles South Recreation and Community Center will temporarily close portions of the facility for annual maintenance beginning next month.
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces Dulles South Recreation and Community Center will temporarily close portions of the facility for annual maintenance beginning next month.…
Though discussed at length since its conception three years ago, the Loudoun County zoning ordinance amendment, or ZOAM, that was written to preserve rich farming soil for rural economy purposes and limit housing development has yet to be officially passed or opposed.
By Tabitha Reeves Though discussed at length since its conception three years ago, the Loudoun County zoning ordinance amendment, or ZOAM, that was written to preserve rich farming soil for…
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that yesterday’s the July 13 fire in Sterling was accidental, caused by a malfunctioning air purifier/dehumidifier.
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that yesterday’s the July 13 fire in Sterling was accidental, caused by a malfunctioning air purifier/dehumidifier. Just after 4…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced, on July 13, that Fortreum, LLC, a Virginia-founded cloud computing and cybersecurity advisory company, will invest $125,000 to establish its headquarters in Loudoun County. The project will create 53 new jobs.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced, on July 13, that Fortreum, LLC, a Virginia-founded cloud computing and cybersecurity advisory company, will invest $125,000 to establish its headquarters in Loudoun County. The…
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Maria Yabar, 34, of Arlington, has been charged with possession with the intent to sell, give, or distribute more than five pounds of ma*****na. The charge stems from a traffic…
Due to the high temperatures and heat indices typically experienced in July and August, Patriot Disposal will begin all trash, recycling, and yard waste collections in the Town of Leesburg at 6 a.m., instead of 6:30 a.m., beginning Monday, July 17.
Due to the high temperatures and heat indices typically experienced in July and August, Patriot Disposal will begin all trash, recycling, and yard waste collections in the Town of Leesburg…
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The waste disposal fee at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility has increased to $71 a ton, and took effect July 1. The waste disposal fee at the gate…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Virginia is ranked No.1 in the U.S. for Customized Workforce Training in the 19 th-annual Business Facilities State Rankings Report, advancing the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program from the No. 2 spot in 2022 and 2021.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Virginia is ranked No.1 in the U.S. for Customized Workforce Training in the 19 th -annual Business Facilities State Rankings Report, advancing the Virginia Talent Accelerator…
Master Police Officer Bruce “Bill” Wolff has retired from the Leesburg Police Department after providing more than 40 years of public service to the community.
Master Police Officer Bruce “Bill” Wolff has retired from the Leesburg Police Department after providing more than 40 years of public service to the community. Officer Wolff began his law…
On June 29 Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) hosted U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves in Hillsboro to discuss new federal funding coming to Virginia to expand access to high-speed internet with a roundtable of local residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.
On June 29 Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) hosted U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves in Hillsboro to discuss new federal funding coming to Virginia to expand access to high-speed…
Loudoun County’s application process for the Affordable Multi-Family Housing Loan Program for developers has opened with the release of the 2023 Notice of Funding Availability.
Loudoun County’s application process for the Affordable Multi-Family Housing Loan Program for developers has opened with the release of the 2023 Notice of Funding Availability. For-profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers…
The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $30,000 in grants to Loudoun Habitat for Humanity to support two projects across their Homeownership and Home Repair Program.
The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $30,000 in grants to Loudoun Habitat for Humanity to support two projects across their Homeownership and Home Repair Program. Loudoun Habitat is one of…
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Makes me wanna SHOUT! Rock with a traditional African American Gospel Concert this Sunday and do your part to help preserve the African American cultural history of our area. Saving our local Black history is an uphill climb, with the big money and attention often going to Civil War sites, antebellum mansions and all things equestrian. Come see the United Voices on May 20th, and your donation will help to preserve the historic African-American Grace Church in Lincoln village--to become a museum/ multi-cultural center. WHAT: Gospel Concert- United Voices WHERE: Grace Annex United Methodist Church, 351 S 12th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132 WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 3:00 pm WHY? The Saving Grace project COST-Freewill donation
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