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    Leesburg Moves Forward with Proposal to Reduce Out-of-Town Utility Costs

    The town of Leesburg, Virginia, is advancing a plan to lower utility rates for out-of-town customers, a decision that could impact thousands of residents and businesses in the surrounding areas. Currently, those living outside Leesburg’s town limits pay significantly higher rates for water and sewer services compared to in-town residents. The proposed plan, discussed during […]

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    • April 23, 2025
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    Northern Virginia Community Foundation Awards $855,000 to Local Nonprofits

    The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has recently granted $855,000 to a diverse group of local nonprofits, supporting a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in the region. This significant funding, announced in a recent report by InsideNoVa, underscores the foundation’s commitment to addressing critical community needs through strategic philanthropy. […]

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    • April 23, 2025
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    Loudoun County Hosts Annual Charity Run

    On Sunday, Loudoun County held its annual Charity Run at Morven Park, drawing over 500 participants to support local food banks. The event featured a 5K and 10K race, along with a family-friendly 1-mile fun run, fostering a sense of community while raising funds for those in need. Organizers reported that this year’s event raised […]

    • sparkdev
    • April 18, 2025
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    Loudoun County Historical Society Launches New Exhibit

    The Loudoun County Historical Society unveiled a new exhibit on Wednesday at the Loudoun Museum in Leesburg, titled ‘Echoes of the Past: Untold Stories of Loudoun.’ The display focuses on lesser-known historical narratives, including the contributions of marginalized communities to the county’s development over the past two centuries. Curators spent over a year compiling artifacts, […]

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    • April 18, 2025
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    Loudoun County Hosts Annual Charity Walk for Homeless Support

    Last Saturday, hundreds of Loudoun County residents participated in the annual ‘Steps for Shelter’ charity walk, raising funds and awareness for homelessness in the region. The event, held at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg, brought together families, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations to support critical services like temporary housing and job training programs. Participants walked […]

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    • April 18, 2025
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    Loudoun County Schools Receive Grant for STEM Education

    Loudoun County Public Schools have been awarded a significant grant to enhance STEM education programs across the district. The grant, provided by the Virginia Department of Education, will fund the purchase of new equipment, the development of curriculum, and the training of teachers in STEM fields. This initiative aims to prepare students for future careers […]

    • sparkdev
    • March 28, 2025
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    Leesburg’s Dog Money

    Imagine Civil War-era Leesburg, Virginia, in 1861: coins are disappearing faster than a magician’s rabbit, and folks are stuck bartering for bread. The town council, refusing to let commerce crumble, hatched a wild plan—print their own money! Dubbed “Dog Money” or “Dog Dollars,” these notes, ranging from 12½ cents to $1, hit the streets on […]

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    • March 28, 2025
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