Entries in Living in LoCo for June 2009

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Posted by Erica Garman at 2:24 p.m. on June 19, 2009

Farewell, LoCo Readers

Today, LoCo readers, is my last blog posting here at LoudounExtra.com. I've decided it's time to step away from my keyboard. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 1:45 p.m. on June 18, 2009

Is a Seller's Market in Sight in Loudoun?

There are indications that the real estate market tide is turning and may, in fact, be showing signs of favoring sellers. Read full entry and discussion »

Posted by Erica Garman at 2:38 p.m. on June 17, 2009

After Two-Year Break, Popular Book Sale Returns

Get ready for summer reading! After a two-year hiatus the Loudoun Library Foundation is holding it's 20th annual used book sale June 26-28 at Smart's Mill Middle School in Leesburg. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 12:13 p.m. on June 17, 2009

Reporters Say FBI is Investigating LCPS Land Deal

The Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit group dedicated to investigative journalism, posted an article today on its Land Use Accountability Project Web page detailing the controversy surrounding the Loudoun County Public School system's failed purchase of the Wheatland Farm property. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 3:09 p.m. on June 16, 2009

GSA Opens Transitional Shelter

A transitional home for single women was dedicated today by the Good Shepherd Alliance, a local faith-based organization that addresses homelessness in the county. Read full entry and discussion »

Posted by Erica Garman at 4:40 p.m. on June 15, 2009

Section of Sycolin Road to Close June 22

Bad news for summer drivers hoping to avoid Route 7 or the Greenway to get between Leesburg and Ashburn. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 2:34 p.m. on June 15, 2009

School Board Renews Hatrick's Contract

As most of us are counting down the last few days of school until summer vacation (that would be five!), the school board is thinking more long term. Read full entry and discussion »

Posted by Erica Garman at 1:12 p.m. on June 12, 2009

Purcellville Closes Skating Rink

Purcellville's town council closed the indoor roller-skating rink at Fireman's Field yesterday after construction engineers determined that the building showed severe signs of structural weakness. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 1:47 p.m. on June 11, 2009

Loudoun Women Highlighted in Film on Politics

Several Loudoun women are featured in a documentary that looks at the role Virginia women played in the 2008 presidential election. Read full entry and discussion »

Posted by Erica Garman at 2:12 p.m. on June 10, 2009

Deeds, Wagner Take Loudoun

State senator Creigh Deeds won Loudoun handily -- and the rest of Virginia -- in an election that was widely predicted to be a close race. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 8:59 a.m. on June 9, 2009

Ashburn Woman Ambushed by 'Today Show' Crew

Imagine her surprise when Vicki Clary of Ashburn opened her apartment door this morning to find a beauty team and TV crew beckoning to give her a new look. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 3:32 p.m. on June 8, 2009

Loudoun Primary Turnout Could Be Low

Voter interest in an election can most often be measured by the number of absentee ballots requested. And Loudouners - like others in Virginia - appear to be disengaged in tomorrow's primary to pick the Democratic contender for governor. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 3:42 p.m. on June 5, 2009

Loudoun Woman Detained in Hong Kong for Suspected H1N1 Returns Home

Anoush Hendiazad of Round Hill and her sister Avisha Hendiazad of Arlington are back home today after being detained by Chinese authorities over suspicions that the two may have contracted the H1N1 virus on their May 26 inbound flight to Asia. Read full entry and discussion »

Posted by Erica Garman at 2:23 p.m. on June 5, 2009

Banding Together in the Midst of Tragedy

I'm amazed how this community rallies around good causes. Here are two that you and/or your family may want to check out tomorrow. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 2:23 p.m. on June 4, 2009

Loudoun in the News

Loudoun news items have been making the rounds this week. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 4:33 p.m. on June 3, 2009

Leesburg's Web Site Gets a Makeover

Leesburg has a new look online. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 11:17 a.m. on June 3, 2009

Farmers Market Comes to Brambleton

The Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Association will open a new farmers market in Brambleton this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chevy Chase Bank parking lot at the Brambleton Town Center. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 11:33 a.m. on June 2, 2009

The Mystery of the Purple Boxes Answered

Inquiring minds wanted to know what the purple boxes dangling from trees around Loudoun were for - turns out, they are there to trap Emerald Ash Borer beetles. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 5:14 p.m. on June 1, 2009

H1N1 Case Confirmed at Broad Run High School

School Administrators at Ashburn's Broad Run High School are sending home notices with students today to let parents know that a student at the school has tested positive for the H1N1 virus. Read full entry and discussion »

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Posted by Erica Garman at 4:10 p.m. on June 1, 2009

Community Helps Family Displaced by Fire

Almost a month after a house fire on Mother's Day, an Ashburn family is thankful for the support they've been given. Read full entry and discussion »

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