Entries in Living in LoCo for November 2008
LoCo Boys and Girls Club in Jeopardy
The Boys and Girls Club of Loudoun is in danger of closing if donations to the program don’t increase. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 7:00 a.m. on November 27, 2008
A Day to Give Thanks
For Thanksgiving Day, Living in LoCo thought it would be fun to find out how some Loudoun notables are celebrating the holiday. Read full entry and discussion »
Road Updates and Some Holiday Travel Tips
For the road warriors out there, we've got some positive tidbits of news on the county's roads. Read full entry and discussion »
Possible Change to HOA Tax Status Rankles Residents
A proposal to change South Riding's tax status in order to save the development money has caused some concern among residents. Read full entry and discussion »
Commission Approves Broadlands Hospital
The Loudoun County Planning Commission last night approved HCA Virginia’s special exception to build the Broadlands Regional Medical Center in a tight 5-4 vote. Read full entry and discussion »
A Time for Giving
Local charities ask that we not forget about the less fortunate during this time of Thanksgiving and celebration. So, for your convenience — and if you can “spare a dime” or your time - I’ve highlighted a few local organizations that are working to help struggling families through the holidays. Read full entry and discussion »
Climate Change Initiatives Fail LoCo Approval
Supervisor Lori Waters voted against the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ climate change initiatives - which has put her at odds with some of the Loudoun Board of Supervisors. Read full entry and discussion »
A Few Highlights From Hospital Hearing
Speakers at last night's public hearing before both the LoCo Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors were evenly divided between those who support the approval of an Ashburn hospital and those who don't. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 1:39 p.m. on November 20, 2008
Celebrating Families Who Adopt
Gov. Tim Kaine designated November as Adoption Awareness Month in the Commonwealth. More than 1,000 children in Virginia, he said, are waiting for permanent, loving homes. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 10:37 a.m. on November 19, 2008
New Book Commemorates Purcellville's 100th Year
Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, the Purcellville Centennial Committee has released a coffee-table-style book in honor of the town’s 100-year anniversary. Read full entry and discussion »
Residents Seek Ways to Cut Back
I stopped by the Sugarland Crossing Shoppers in Sterling yesterday to see what customers there had to say about these uncertain economic times. Read full entry and discussion »
Group Wants Across-the-Board Grading Scale
There's a growing advocacy group in Loudoun lobbying school officials to change the public school system's current grading scale to one most commonly used at other secondary schools across the country. Read full entry and discussion »
Loudoun Dog-Walking Business Thrives in Tough Economy
Woofie's, a local pet-sitting and dog-walking business, was featured on NBC4 this week. Read full entry and discussion »
Requests for Inauguration Tickets Are Pouring In
The hottest ticket in town is free, but your chance of scoring one is slim. Read full entry and discussion »
Peds Unit Opens to Ease, Please Tiny Patients
It’s a pleasure to go to the hospital to celebrate a happy occasion, like the birth of a child or - as was the case Tuesday night - to welcome the arrival of improved pediatric care in our area. Read full entry and discussion »
Official Colors Fly Over Ashburn School
In honor of Veterans Day, students at Sanders Corner Elementary raised a special flag in front of the Ashburn school this morning. Read full entry and discussion »
Bits From Around the County
Today's item is a roundup of things going on in the county, including a geography contest, an online survey from the Sheriff's Office, a reminder on the hospital public hearing and a note about tomorrow's closed county offices. Read full entry and discussion »
A New Addition to the Blog
Tom Regan of Lovettsville joins us as a local correspondent for Living in LoCo Read full entry and discussion »
LoCo Online Community Responds to Election
Local bloggers and reporters continue to opine online about Tuesday’s historic election in Loudoun. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 10:26 a.m. on November 6, 2008
Inova’s LoCo Flu Shot Clinics
The Centers for Disease Control reports that influenza activity peaks in January, so experts say now is an ideal time to get your annual flu vaccine. Read full entry and discussion »
Jubilation at the Loudoun Democrats’ Party
Democratic supporters showed up at Ned Devine's in Sterling for what turned out to be a night of victory for their candidate. Read full entry and discussion »
Local Republicans Proud of Campaign
When I arrived at the Loudoun County Republican Committee’s post-election party at The Dock at Lansdowne earlier this evening, the campaign optimism was high. Read full entry and discussion »
Election Day Dispatches
Living in LoCo correspondents are reporting from places around the county for Election Day. Read full entry and discussion »
A Pre-Election Glimpse From Around the County
Living in LoCo contributors Dave Nemetz of Lansdowne, Amanda Carruthers of Belmont Country Club, Tom Regan of Lovettsville and Marie Bertozzi of near Brambleton wrote in with some of their observations about the political activity in their neighborhoods in the weeks running up to the election. Read full entry and discussion »
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