News: Loudoun County Offers Public Employees Homeownership Grant Program

(June 17, 2013) - Loudoun County's Public Employee Homeownership Grant Program assists low-to moderate-income public employees in purchasing a home in Loudoun County. The program offers a secured loan to income-eligible employees of the Loudoun County Government, including the Courts and Constitutional Officers; and the Loudoun County Public Schools.

News: Wendy Wickens Selected as New Director of Information Technology for Loudoun County

(Nov. 12, 2012) - Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Friday that Wendy Wickens, who currently serves as Assistant Director of the Department of Information Technology (DIT), has been promoted to Director, effective December 1, 2012. She will lead the department following the retirement of DIT Director Gene Troxell at the end of November after 45 years of service to the county.

News: Loudoun County Offers Free 'HomeCents' Seminar Nov. 14

(Nov. 12, 2012) - The next Loudoun County 'HomeCents'€ seminar will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. The free seminar is designed to give recent homebuyers and prospective home purchasers an opportunity to explore topics often not covered by their lender or realtor.

News: Absentee Voting Hours Expanded in Loudoun in Wake of Storm

(Oct. 30, 2012) - Hours for absentee voting at the Loudoun County Voter Registration Office in Leesburg are being extended in order to accommodate voters who were inconvenienced during the closures caused by Hurricane Sandy. Hours at the main office at 750 Miller Drive, S.E., Suite C will now be:

News: Now Comes the Clean-Up - Stay Safe when Removing Storm Debris

(Oct. 30, 2012) - Loudoun County officials remind residents to use caution or seek professional assistance when removing fallen trees, cleaning up debris or using equipment, such as chain saws.

News: Keep Food Safety in Mind if Power Goes Out

(Oct. 29, 2012) - The power outages expected to hit Loudoun County will affect the safe storage of refrigerated and frozen foods.

Perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk and eggs that are not stored properly refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if consumed. Follow the golden rule of food safety: "When in Doubt, Throw it Out," for any foods which you are not sure have stayed at a safe temperature or which do not look or smell as they should. Other tips:

News: Loudoun County Offers Preparedness Tips for Users of Medical Equipment

(Oct. 29, 2012) - With the threat of power outages in the region due to Hurricane Sandy, Loudoun County officials remind users of special medical equipment to take precautions:

News: Loudoun County Prepared to Open Shelters if Necessary

(Oct. 29, 2012) - As Loudoun County officials continue to monitor Hurricane Sandy, preparations are being made in case shelters are required to accommodate residents who must leave their homes. Loudoun County officials are in the process of identifying the best locations for emergency shelters. Because a shelter could be impacted by the storm and because people should not report to a shelter before it is ready, the county will announce the locations if and when they are opened.

News: Loudoun County Board Approves Sale of Ashburn Land to RagingWire for Data Center Campus

(Oct. 18, 2012) - The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the sale of county-owned property to RagingWire Data Centers for $20 million. The 75.4-acre Ashburn, Virginia parcel, which the company plans to develop into a 750,000 square-foot data center complex, is located in the area of the county known as "€œdata center alley"€ for its high concentration of data centers.

News: Opportunities to Get Involved with Loudoun's Local Government

(Sept. 26, 2012) - The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors encourages residents to become actively involved in their county government. There are currently opportunities for people to serve on the following advisory boards, commissions and committees:

News: Loudoun County Offers New Homeless Prevention Program

(Aug. 29, 2012) - While Loudoun is one of the richest counties in the United States, there are those locally in need and with that ion mind the Loudoun County Department of Family Services is administering a new program aimed at preventing homelessness in Loudoun.

News: Hemstreet Presents Proposed Fiscal Plan for FY2013

(Feb. 7, 2012) - Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet today presented to the Board of Supervisors a proposed fiscal plan for the Loudoun County government for Fiscal Year 2013 (FY 13). The fiscal plan totals about $1.8 billion in appropriations for the general county government and school system.

News: Loudoun County Administrator to Present Proposed FY 13 Budget Tonight

(Feb. 7, 2012)- Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet will present his proposed budget for the Loudoun County government for Fiscal Year 2013 (FY 13) on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 5 p.m., in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E. in Leesburg.

The presentation will be broadcast on Loudoun County’s Government Cable TV Channel and webcast online at www.loudoun.gov/webcast. You will also be able to follow the presentation on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LoudounCountyVa) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/LoudounCoGovt).

News: 2011 Green Business Challenge Winners Announced for Loudoun

Special to VivaLoudoun via Loudoun County Governement
(Oct. 28, 2011) - The results are in for the second annual Loudoun County Green Business Challenge. The top winners are:

***Raytheon - Large Business Award
***Southland Industries - Medium-Size Business Award
***Express Lube and Car Wash - Small Business Award
***Catoctin Creek Distilling Company -Innovation Award