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Washington Post, December 4, 2008
"Federal regulators have approved a long-awaited extension of Metrorail to Tysons Corner and Dulles International Airport, virtually assuring construction of a $5.2 billion project that regional leaders say is crucial to ease congestion and spur economic growth in Northern Virginia."
Washington Post, December 4, 2008
"A 275-acre swath of land with ties to the Civil War will be protected as a regional park in Loudoun County, officials said yesterday.
The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority has secured a contract to buy the tract along the Potomac River north of Leesburg. The park authority will pay private landowners about $2.8 million for the parcel."
Washington Post, December 4, 2008
"Bracing for a budget gap and a worsening economy, Loudoun County is stepping up efforts to remake itself as a tourist destination in the hopes of bringing in more revenue.
The county Board of Supervisors spent the last full meeting of the year approving millions of dollars in an effort to make the county the go-to stop during the Civil War’s 150th anniversary. "
Washington Examiner, December 3, 2008
"A Loudoun historical society is pushing for President-elect Barack Obama to start his inaugural procession in Gettysburg, a historical tour that would link him to Presidents Bill Clinton and Thomas Jefferson.
The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership is trying to get Obama to commence his procession at Gettysburg, Pa., travel down Route 15 to Leesburg, and then along the Dulles Toll Road to the Lincoln Memorial."
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Washington Post, December 4, 2008
"A 275-acre swath of land with ties to the Civil War will be protected as a regional park in Loudoun County, officials said yesterday.
The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority has secured a contract to buy the tract along the Potomac River north of Leesburg. The park authority will pay private landowners about $2.8 million for the parcel."
Washington Post, December 4, 2008
"In the crackling predawn cold, brothers Oliver and Christopher Turner and their friend Jason Arwine have gathered outside a western Loudoun County woodland near Upperville to embark on their annual Thanksgiving turkey hunt."
Washington Post, December 4, 2008
"Bracing for a budget gap and a worsening economy, Loudoun County is stepping up efforts to remake itself as a tourist destination in the hopes of bringing in more revenue.
The county Board of Supervisors spent the last full meeting of the year approving millions of dollars in an effort to make the county the go-to stop during the Civil War’s 150th anniversary. "
Washington Examiner, December 3, 2008
"A Loudoun historical society is pushing for President-elect Barack Obama to start his inaugural procession in Gettysburg, a historical tour that would link him to Presidents Bill Clinton and Thomas Jefferson.
The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership is trying to get Obama to commence his procession at Gettysburg, Pa., travel down Route 15 to Leesburg, and then along the Dulles Toll Road to the Lincoln Memorial."
Leesburg Today, November 17, 2008
"While the percentages are lower than stated earlier, Hospital Corporation of America’s claim that the proposed Broadlands Regional Medical Center would be closer to a majority of current Loudoun residents than a facility on Rt. 50 was confirmed Thursday evening during the Loudoun County Planning Commission’s final work session on the project before this week’s public hearing."
Leesburg Today, November 19, 2008
"They may have posed a quiet presence in the back of Council Chambers last week, but representatives from Dominion Virginia Power are trying to remain vocal in the community amid outcry over the proposed construction of a monopole near Wage Drive."
Middleburg Life, November 8, 2008
"The 2008 Loudoun County Holiday Buy Fresh, Buy Local guide has been released and lists sources of local foods, winter farm products, Christmas trees and decorations."
Leesburg Today, November 19, 2008
"Dozens of volunteers will be planting more than 200 trees in the name of improving water quality for both Leesburg and the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, Nov. 22, starting at 10 a.m.
The project is a demonstration of what is hoped will be one of many community projects known as "Forest your Stormwater Pond" and reflects a unique partnership between the Piedmont Environmental Council PEC, the Center for Watershed Protection and the Town of Leesburg’s Environmental Advisory Commission/Watershed Committee with funding from The Home Depot Foundation and the Water Quality Improvement Fund of the Virginia Department of Forestry.
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Washington Post, November 20, 2008
"The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors announced Tuesday that it had reached a settlement with Purcellville officials over plans to build a high school near the town, marking the end of a lengthy legal battle."
Leesburg Today, November 13, 2008
"Animosity ran high at times during the Board of Equalization’s hearing on the assessment appeal from Greenvest LLC last week, but no decision was made about whether the development company would receive the multi-million dollar assessment reduction it has requested."
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