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12020 State of the Mountains Address

2020 State of the Mountains Address

Dec 17, 2020

Our world has become very small over the past year. For many of us, our home has been our world.  We’ve probably hunkered down at home for days, maybe weeks or months, before venturing out for food and other necessities.  Perhaps we’ve been permitted to telecommute or teach remotely.  Regardless of the scenario, we’ve definitely […]

2The Zoning Re-Write Process; Part 2

The Zoning Re-Write Process; Part 2

Nov 6, 2020

Note to our ReadersThis is Part #2 of a 2-part series dealing with the zoning rewrite in Loudoun County. Part #1 – distributed 10/22/2020 – dealt with the current zoning process. Part #2 deals with the process for rewriting the ordinance and a few of the issues that will be addressed in the process. Introduction […]

3Which is the 2020 Virginia Tree of the Year?

Which is the 2020 Virginia Tree of the Year?

May 28, 2020

The State Arboretum of Virginia names sassafras the 2020 Tree of the Year. Sassafras is a fast-growing tree that is native to the eastern U.S. and available from local nurseries.  Their leaves display striking autumn colors, ranging from yellow to orange to red.  And how many trees have three different leaf shapes sometimes on the […]

4GiveChoose Early Giving Starts Today!

GiveChoose Early Giving Starts Today!

Apr 21, 2020

Give Choose is a 24-hour day of giving organized by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties to benefit local charities serving our community. The goal is to inspire our community to come together to give generously to charities that make our community the best place to live. Please help get to our […]

5American Conservation Film Festival

American Conservation Film Festival

Sep 26, 2019

Please join our friends at Sustainable Solutions as they host the kickoff party for the American Conservation Film Fest on Sat October 5th at 9pm. Legendary Dj Cerphe will be spinning tunes, there will be local beer from Bavarian Brothers Brewing, local wine, and light fare. Watch the 7:15 showing of  “The Biggest Little Farm” […]

6Loudoun County Comprehensive Plan – How you can Help!

Loudoun County Comprehensive Plan – How you can Help!

Apr 12, 2019

The future of Loudoun County will be determined within the next 90 days.  The  Planning Commission submitted their 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Board of Supervisors on March 26th, starting the clock for the Board of Supervisors to take action. We have one more chance to get it right! The 2040 plan calls for an additional 27,500 residential […]

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