All about life and real estate in Loudoun County, Virginia
Here's a list of upcoming events for LoCo this month: Reading Between the Wines: Wednesday, April 10, the Loudoun Literacy Council is hosting an event at the Sunset Hills Vineyard to support their programs throughout LoCo. Our great friends Chris & Melissa Bugaj, authors of Night Light Stories, will be taking part, stop by and say … [Read more...]
The Elias clan is big fans of Five Guys, so we are ecstatic to learn a Leesburg location is under construction in the Battlefield Shopping Center on Edwards Ferry Road. I spoke with the corporate office, and was told they are expecting to open in mid to late April. I was also informed a Sterling location will open this September in the … [Read more...]
Here are this week's news, notes, and nuggets: Here come the Feds?: In an effort to attract the FBI's new headquarters, the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development submitted a proposal with 8 different sites. This would be a coup for the county, and a boost for the real estate market as 1100 employees may need to find a new … [Read more...]
Here are this week's news, notes, and nuggets: Perfection on the line: The Woodgrove High School girls basketball team finished the regular season at 20-3, and a perfect 18-0 in the Dulles district. Tonight, they square off in a rematch of last year's district final with Loudoun County at Tuscarora HS. The game tips at 6:00, followed by … [Read more...]
Here are this week's news, notes, and nuggets for Loudoun: Local Legend laid to rest: We didn't know Mr. Rose as long or as well as some, but he still touched our lives. The local youth sports landscape would look very different if he were not involved and we are all sad to see him go. Thank you for everything, Mr. Rose! Leesburg … [Read more...]
This week's news, notes , and nuggets for Loudoun: Ashburn student meets the President: Phoebe Lisle wrote a letter to the President on the day of the Sandy Hook shootings. Little did she know it would to turn into a tour of the White House and a visit with the President Obama. Pick your school: This past Tuesday the Loudoun County … [Read more...]
This week's news, notes, and nuggets for Loudoun: iPads for teachers and students: The School board has a big meeting coming up next Thursday. The FY2014 budget is up for vote, including a provision for mobile devices for teachers and possibly closing Lincoln Elementary. Also, a controversial amendment allowing parents to freely enroll … [Read more...]
Image credit: Matt Callow Here is this week's news, notes, and nuggets for Loudoun: It's All Write: The Loudoun County Public Library has announced it's third annual short story competition for students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. There are a series of workshops in conjunction with the contest and all entries must be submitted by March … [Read more...]
Image credit: Matt Callow What's everyone talking about in Loudoun this week? Here's a quick wrapup of the hot topics in and around LoCo: Much needed renovations at Loudoun Valley High School: The school board finally appears to be listening to the parents, students, teachers, and administrators at the 50 year old school. Badly needed … [Read more...]
Image Credit So I was surprised to see media stories popping up yesterday reporting that Loudoun County Public Schools had brought criminal charges against parents Amy and Mark Denicore for their three children's habitual tardiness to Waterford Elementary. You can click through and read articles at the Loudoun Times, the Washington Post, … [Read more...]
