Entries in Living in LoCo for June 2008
Hospital Finds Partner
Broadlands Hospital will partner with Children's National Medical Center. Read full entry and discussion »
Leesburg Contestant on American Gladiator, Starting Tonight
After watching last season's American Gladiator on NBC, Patti Franklin of Lansdowne said to herself, "I have to try this." Read full entry and discussion »
Redskin Complains of Chores and More
Apparently, Redskin tight end Chris Cooley, who reportedly negotiated a $30 million extension with the team, doesn't like taking out the trash. (Geez, with that kind of coin can't you afford curbside service?) Read full entry and discussion »
Immigration Issues Erupt (Again) in Loudoun
Once more, the illegal immigration controversy is at the forefront of the Loudoun blogosphere. Read full entry and discussion »
LoCo HOA Pools Strive for Fun and Safety
Most neighborhood pools have been open since Memorial Day weekend, but now that school's out, it's full-on swim time. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 11:30 a.m. on June 24, 2008
Air Guns in Loudoun: Play or Menace?
What did you think of Donna St. George's article on airsoft guns" on Sunday's front page of the Post? The article seems to have spurred enough interest to get the Consumer Product Safety Commission involved in the controversy surrounding gun replicas. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 11:44 a.m. on June 23, 2008
Southern Walk Residents Meet with FCC Officials
Feeling that economic pinch? After exhausting other money-saving strategies, some people may consider, gulp, cutting out cable service in order to save a buck. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 12:00 p.m. on June 21, 2008
Blood Drive to Benefit Injured Firefighter
The Loudoun County Career Firefighters Association is sponsoring a blood drive today in honor of the career firefighter who is still hospitalized at Washington Hospital Center’s Burn Unit from injuries he received during a May 25 house fire. Read full entry and discussion »
Hospital Gives $20,000 to Concerned Citizens Group
Inova Loudoun Hospital has donated $20,000 to the Concerned Citizens of Broadlands organization to support their opposition of the Broadlands Regional Medical Center, which HCA wants to build adjacent to the residential community. Read full entry and discussion »
Listening in LoCo: Summer Music Concerts
If you're looking for some outdoor music fun this summer you don't have to leave Loudoun anymore to catch some great acts. Read full entry and discussion »
Residents Speculate on Cause of South Riding Teen’s Death
The South Riding community is reeling over the death of Peter Vold, the teen whose body was discovered early Wednesday morning in the parking lot of Little River Elementary School Read full entry and discussion »
Sustainable Living in Loudoun
If a tree could hug a family—it would wrap its branches around the Stewart family of Paeonian Springs. Read full entry and discussion »
Ashburn Man Honors Tim Russert
Justin Mass has designed a T-shirt to memorialize long-time "Meet the Press" host Tim Russert, who died Friday at the age of 58. Read full entry and discussion »
Residents to Pet Owners: Scoop Doggie’s Poop!
One complaint that is often brought up by residents in planned communities is the inability of some owners to clean up after their pets. Read full entry and discussion »
All-Night Grad Bashes Keep Teens Safe
Project Graduation events offer graduating seniors fun and alcohol-free parties. Read full entry and discussion »
Bears Paying a Visit to Loudoun
In rural parts of Loudoun, residents aren't surprised to see an occasional black bear, but this week there have been several bear sightings in suburban communities. Read full entry and discussion »
More Businesses Close Shop in Downtown Leesburg
It's a pandemic—each day it seems another business in downtown Leesburg is shutting its doors. Read full entry and discussion »
Polls Open for Today's Dual Primary
Today is dual primary Election Day for the 10th congressional district, which includes Loudoun and several other counties. Loudoun makes up the largest voting block in this district with 161,228 active registered voters, according to the Loudoun League of Women Voters Web site. Read full entry and discussion »
Let There Be Lights
A source from the Loudoun County transportation office informed me on Friday that the contractor is finishing up the wiring in the control cabinet that will operate the traffic lights at the intersection of Ashburn Village Parkway and Shellhorn Road. Read full entry and discussion »
Celebrate South Riding is Hot!
The heat didn't keep folks from enjoying the festivities at the Celebrate South Riding event held Saturday in Conklin Park off of the Loudoun County Parkway. Read full entry and discussion »
Positive Peer Pressure Guides Club 2012
Broadcaster and veteran Redskin, Rick "Doc" Walker, was the keynote speaker at last night's end-of-the-year awards ceremony for Club 2012—an academic club set up by parents to help guide their African-American sons towards success. Read full entry and discussion »
Parents React to LCPS' Handling of Storm
Parents of elementary school students are reacting to the school system's decision to keep children past dismissal times and in tornado-drill mode as the severe storm raged through Loudoun, downing trees and blocking roadways. Read full entry and discussion »
Loudoun Lacks Full-Day Kindergarten Programs
Susi Ricker, of Waterford, is on the fence about sending her 5-year-old to full-day kindergarten next year. Naturally, she wants the best academic advantage for her child that a full-day program can offer, but that means she'll have to move her daughter to a different school than the one her children are slated to attend. Read full entry and discussion »
Gas Prices for the Bus Go Up and Up
Think you’ve got it tough at the pump? How about gassing up 740 school buses with 100-gallon-each tanks? Loudoun County Public Schools’ got it bad. Read full entry and discussion »
Wings on the Menu at New South Riding Restaurant
A new restaurant is bringing a saucy punch of New Orleans-style flavors to South Riding. The WOW Café and Wingery is a casual family café, with a menu both the menu and the atmosphere are created to attract all kinds of wing lovers. Read full entry and discussion »
'Sex' and the Suburbs
The Fox Stadium 16 in Brambleton sold 1,714 tickets for Friday’s opening day showings of "Sex and The City" -- compared to only 787 tickets to "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." My husband said he'd rather eat glass than go to the movie. And really, it is the kind of movie that a woman should experience with her girlfriends. Which is why I was surprised to see two couples sitting behind me, on a double date. Read full entry and discussion »
Deal of the Day
This Weekend, The Haunted Forest is $3 Off!
The Haunted Forest at Algonkian Regional Park is offering admission for $10 during grand opening weekend (reg. $13.00)! The nightmare ...
• View all deals from The Haunted Forest at Algonkian Regional Park | All deals
Urgent Deal
• Get Two Free Chairs With Table Purchase! expires: 10/12/08
|
Search Deals and Business Directory |
Your Thoughts...
As the financial crisis has worsened, have you found yourself avoiding a peek at your retirement accounts?