Entries in Living in LoCo for April 2009
Owner of Leesburg Today Files for Bankruptcy
American Community Newspapers, the parent company of Leesburg Today, Loudoun Magazine, Loudoun Business, Middleburg Life and other Northern Virginia publications, has filed for bankruptcy. Read full entry and discussion »
Eastern Loudoun Is Best
Living in LoCo has decided to stir the east Loudoun vs. west Loudoun pot, so-to-speak, and we're asking you, our readers: Which do you think is best? East or west? Read full entry and discussion »
Job Fair for Teens to be Held Saturday
Trying to find a job in this economy can be difficult, but doing so with limited experience can be even harder. Read full entry and discussion »
Cajun Comes to Leesburg
With the opening of the Cajun Experience in Leesburg, a couple hopes to introduce Loudoun to a whole new way of eating. Read full entry and discussion »
HOAs Enjoy Less Developer Control
Broadlands homeowners may soon have a resident-controlled homeowners association. Read full entry and discussion »
Hatrick Responds to NAACP
Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick has disseminated an open letter responding to the Loudoun NAACP's request for his resignation. Read full entry and discussion »
Girl Scouts Hold Benefit Yard Sale in Memory of Leader
Robin Weiss of Leesburg was a loving wife and a mother to two girls. She passed away in November 2008 at the age of 45 after a six-and-a-half year battle with breast cancer. Read full entry and discussion »
Blue Ridge Leader Publishes Last Edition
The final paper of the Blue Ridge Leader is scheduled to be delivered to mailboxes today. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 1:37 p.m. on April 22, 2009
Minority Committee Supports Hatrick Over NAACP
An advocacy group that works with Loudoun County Public Schools on behalf of minority concerns issued a statement today supporting Superintendent Edgar Hatrick, in response to yesterday's call by the Loudoun NAACP for his resignation. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 12:00 p.m. on April 22, 2009
Purcellville Public Safety Center Almost Complete
The new Purcellville Public Safety Center located on the southeast corner of Hirst Road and North Maple Avenue is nearly finished, and fire and rescue volunteers will most likely move into the facility in June. Read full entry and discussion »
NAACP Seeks Hatrick's Resignation
The Loudoun County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People sent a letter today to the Superintendent of the Loudoun County Public Schools, Edgar B. Hatrick, asking for his resignation. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 3:20 p.m. on April 21, 2009
Loudoun to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is tomorrow, and there are several events going on this week in Loudoun to raise eco-awareness and pay tribute to our lovely planet. Read full entry and discussion »
Registration for Popular Safety Camp Begins April 28
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office will start accepting applications next week for its popular McGruff Safety Camps to be held in July. Read full entry and discussion »
In Va., Wearing a Mask in Public Can Be a Felony
Did you catch the charges filed against a man for wearing a mask in public in today's crime blotter? Read full entry and discussion »
More Donuts, Three Other Businesses Opening
In business news, Leesburg has a new Fractured Prune and Cajun restaurant, and two other businesses will open their doors in Ashburn. Read full entry and discussion »
County Now Has Online Filing Process for Property Assessment Appeals
Loudoun residents who want to dispute their 2009 real estate property assessments can now file their appeals online. Read full entry and discussion »
Slow Down Drivers, Zigzags Ahead
Drivers can't miss the new white zigzags on Belmont Ridge Road in Ashburn where the Washington & Old Dominion Trail intersects the roadway. Read full entry and discussion »
Are Loudouners Rude?
Yes, we are rude, according to a recent visitor from Culpeper County. Read full entry and discussion »
Crux Gloria: Art in Loudoun
If you're traveling northbound on Rt. 7 near Purcellville-- just west of the exit for Rt. 287/Berlin Turnpike-- you can see it: The 33-foot-tall metal cross sculpture, with the image of Christ cut out of the middle. Read full entry and discussion »
Wegmans Gets No. 1 Rating
What are your favorite places to shop for groceries in Loudoun? Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 2:40 p.m. on April 9, 2009
Salamander Hospitality's Sheila Johnson on Leadership
Johnson talks with Steven Pearlstein about her views on leadership. Read full entry and discussion »
Two Wineries Open in Loudoun
Despite tough economic times, two new wineries have recently opened and are hopeful about the future. Read full entry and discussion »
ISO Summer Camps Close to Home
Many families these days are looking for ways to trim expenses and save money, but it seems that cutting out the expense of summer camps for the kids just isn't an option. Read full entry and discussion »
Tax Rate to Be Set Tuesday
The Loudoun County Supervisors are expected to vote Tuesday on the fiscal 2010 budget, which includes a proposed property tax rate of $1.245 -- the highest rate in the metro D.C. area and a 10.5 cent increase from this year. Read full entry and discussion »
LoCo News Round-Up
A round-up of LoCo News from the week of March 30 through April 3. Read full entry and discussion »
Cell Phones in School: Necessity or Nuisance?
The phenomenon of "sexting" among young people raises concerns over their use of cell phones, especially in school, and how adults and educators respond. Read full entry and discussion »
Raytheon Announces Major Move to LoCo
AOL has signed a 10-year agreement with Raytheon, a large government contractor specializing in defense and homeland security, to lease three office buildings and a portion of a fourth, on the east side of the tech company's Dulles campus. Read full entry and discussion »
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