Loudoun County Local News
Crime Blotter: Burglary, Larceny
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
Authorities are investigating a burglary case in Ashburn in which a person removed credit cards and cash from an apartment office, according to a daily report by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Read story »
From a Dream Development, a Harder Reality
Lovettsville Struggles With Town Center
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
In the heart of tiny downtown Lovettsville in Loudoun County, residents have long hoped that a new development backed by town approval, ample funding and lofty dreams of being Northern Virginia's next rural destination spot would revitalize an unheralded corner of the map. Read story and 2 comments »
In Leesburg, Fresh Coffee And Old Shoes
Shop Reuses Its History
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
The building in downtown Leesburg had housed a shoe repair store for more than 80 years, until its well-known cobbler retired and closed shop in 2006. Read story and 3 comments »
HCA Proposes Building A Hospital on Route 50
Reversal Could End Fight With Inova
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009
In a startling reversal, the Hospital Corporation of America announced a proposal Wednesday to build a hospital on Route 50 in Loudoun County, apparently signaling the end of a long struggle with rival Inova Health System over its future in the growing area. Read story and 1 comment »
Crime Blotter: Tampering with a Vehicle
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009
Authorities are investigating a larceny case in Sterling in which a person removed items from two vehicles, according to a daily report by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Read story »
Crime Blotter: Burglary, Larceny
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
Authorities are investigating a larceny case in Aldie in which a washing machine was removed from a house under construction, according to a daily report by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Read story »
Virginians Divided On Obama's Actions
Poll Shows Support for President But a Split Over Reform Initiative
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
Most Virginians are satisfied with their health care and, despite deep concerns about future costs, there is broad public skepticism about the reforms advocated by President Obama that are under consideration in Congress, according to a Washington Post poll. Read story and 1 comment »
Virginia Delays I-395/95 HOT Lane Project
Concerns Over Funds, Local Traffic Cited
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
Plans to expand the ambitious HOT lanes project to ease traffic congestion in Virginia will be delayed because state leaders fear the bond market won’t support funding for the private-public venture and some local officials are uneasy with the proposal. Read story and 3 comments »
Court to Hear Va. Suit for Damages in Death of Dog
Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
How much is a pet worth to its owner? An animal-rights case headed to court next week in Arlington County could answer that question in one dispute — and redefine Virginia property law in the process. Read story and 5 comments »
Animal Watch
Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009
These cases were handled recently by the Loudoun County Department of Animal Care and Control. Read story »
A Costlier Dulles Toll Road
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
Officials have been planning it for years, but the news that the cost of driving the Dulles Toll Road could double by 2012 has angered some motorists and caused some concern among politicians, including the two men vying to become Virginia’s governor. Read story and 13 comments »
Leesburg Adopts New Water Rates
Nonresidents Get A One-Time Cut
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
Water and sewer rates will go up next month for Leesburg residents, and out-of-town customers of the public utility system will see a one-time reduction of rates before their bills also increase next year. Read story »
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