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Public Relations Society of America launches Loudoun branch

Wed., Jun. 19 | 02:24 PM - Lois Kirkpatrick, marketing and communications manager for Loudoun's Department of Economic Development, helped spearhead the effort.

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The Solar Impulse solar-powered airplane is almost as wide as a Boeing 747 with a 208-foot wingspan but has the weight of a small car. The crew and public officials held a news conference June 17 at the Udvar-Hazy Center about its 2013 Across America mission.

First solar-powered plane lands at Dulles Airport

Wed., Jun. 19 | 11:53 AM - The Solar Impulse plane, developed by Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, has flown across the country, taking off in San Francisco and landing at Dulles Airport on June 16, powered entirely by the sun.

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Leesburg Restaurant manager Robin Peacemaker and her daughter Alexis Martohue, 16, of Leesburg, stand by the cash register June 18. Peacemaker has worked at the restaurant since 1986 and Martohue takes on at least two shifts a week.

Historic Leesburg Restaurant faces uncertain future

Wed., Jun. 19 | 06:00 AM - For the last 148 years, the Loudoun County and Leesburg community have been eating at Leesburg Restaurant in historic downtown Leesburg and pretty soon they may no longer have that option.

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Sterling Playmakers invest in new facility

Mon., Jun. 17 | 07:03 AM - With 100 shows now under their belt and 10 years of planning and saving, the Sterling Playmakers recently celebrated the move-in to their new storage and warehouse space.

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The new Courthouse Square from the Courthouse Lawn along East Market Street. Courthouse Square is a development encompassing the current 1.7 acre Loudoun Times-Mirror building and parking area.

Courthouse Square proposes public-private partnership

Sat., Jun. 15 | 07:00 AM - The lead developers of Courthouse Square have started the process of allowing the county government to lease space in the long-awaited development.

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County officials discuss upcoming transportation projects

Fri., Jun. 14 | 11:00 AM - Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott York (R-At Large) held a jurisdictional public input session June 10 to outline the Loudoun County and Northern Virginia Transportation Authority's fiscal 2014 road project list and how the region will spend the transportation dollars available from the adoption of House Bill 2313.

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Animal Services to host “My Dog is Cool” event

Wed., Jun. 19 | 09:00 AM - Loudoun County Animal Services on June 22 will partner with volunteers with RedRover, a national nonprofit animal protection organization, to spread the message that dogs should not be left in cars on warm days.

VDOT to hold public hearing

Thu., Jun. 13 | 04:02 PM - The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing June 26 about designs for a two-lane expansion of Route 606 between Evergreen Mill Road and the Dulles Greenway.

EDC looks to tweak its structure for the better

Thu., Jun. 13 | 02:00 PM - In response to the Board of Supervisor's May 15 vote to have the Economic Development Committee review the organizational structure of the Economic Development Commission, the Loudoun County EDC discussed at length the options on the table at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting June 7.

Joe Ritenour: A Loudoun life lived

Mon., Jun. 10 | 04:31 PM - As the skies weep over Northern Virginia, friends, family and associates mourn the loss of local attorney, entrepreneur and life-long Loudoun resident Joe Ritenour.

Business leaders react to potential economic commission changes

Fri., Jun. 7 | 06:00 AM - On May 15 at their regularly scheduled meeting, Supervisor Janet Clarke (R-Blue Ridge) proposed an action item that could change the committee, commission and boards landscape.

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Loudoun’s Industrial Development Authority becomes the Economic Development Authority

Thu., Jun. 6 | 10:18 AM - Loudoun supervisors initiated the re-branding earlier this year essentially to modernize the authority.

Inaugural “Athletes of the Year” Awards Breakfast set for June 7

Wed., Jun. 5 | 03:51 PM - The Loudoun Times-Mirror will hold its inaugural "Athletes of the Year" Awards Breakfast on June 7 at the National Conference Center.

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Steve Craven poses for a photo with face transplant Recipient Richard Norris in Galax, Va. in December 2012.

Loudoun pilot named volunteer of the year for ‘Angel Flights’

Wed., Jun. 5 | 11:27 AM - Volunteer pilot Steve Craven will receive the Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Award in Richmond on June 6 for his dedicated service in volunteer medical transport.

Boxin’ it up at Village; D.C. Wine Country destination race

Wed., Jun. 5 | 08:12 AM - Kent Marrs of Village Winery offers patrons something no other Loudoun winery does. And nearly 3,000 turn out for Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon.

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Inova’s Mobile Health opens new bus

Tue., Jun. 4 | 06:10 PM - Inova Loudoun Hospital held a Mobile Health Bus dedication and open house June 3.

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Executive Director of the Atlantic League Joe Klein, left, and representatives from VIP Entertainment, the NASL and local government officially break ground for the construction of Edelman Financial Field June 4.

Ballpark begins construction at One Loudoun, name announced

Tue., Jun. 4 | 03:57 PM - After 12 long years of hard work and waiting, VIP Entertainment began construction on their new stadium at One Loudoun with a groundbreaking ceremony June 4 in front of community and business leaders and fans.

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Leesburg Business leaders hosting networking social

Mon., Jun. 3 | 01:49 PM - Leesburg businesses and residents can find new locations and employment in the town's newly designated Historically Underutilized Business Zone June 4.

Chamber hosts Business Women of Loudoun event

Sun., Jun. 2 | 07:00 AM - The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a mini-golf and wine tasting event from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 19 at Dulles Golf and Sports Park.

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Jeff Browning is the president of Browning Equipment in Purcellville. The farm, lawn and garden equipment dealership has been in business since 1940 and in the Browning family since 1980.

Jeff Browning: Rural business leader and ‘Good Scout’

Sat., Jun. 1 | 09:00 AM - Jeff Browning will be honored as the Loudoun County Good Scout of the Year Award at 6:30 p.m. June 4 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne.

Inova and Children’s National Medical Center form partnership

Sat., Jun. 1 | 07:00 AM - Inova Health System and Children’s National Medical Center have combined to form Pediatric Specialists of Virginia, LLS.

Guest Opinion: The Bi-County Parkway can stand up to public scrutiny

Fri., May. 31 | 02:40 PM - On May 16, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) decided to delay by one month its adoption of a study to examine the many benefits of the proposed North-South Transportation Corridor.

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Loudoun County celebrating Small Business Week

Fri., May. 31 | 01:00 PM - Loudoun County's Department of Economic Development will celebrate Loudoun Small Business Week June 3-7 with a variety of events.

Golf tournament to benefit wounded warriors

Fri., May. 31 | 07:00 AM - The Knights of Columbus will host the Fourth Annual Knights United in Charity Golf Tournament June 17 at Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club in Leesburg.

The Randy Radish food truck co-owner Sharon Lindblad chats with customer Jeff Boogaard while he waits for his ziggy bar dessert at the Leesburg farmers’ market May 22. Boogaard owns Breezy Meadow Farms in Lovettsville where he raises chicken and water buffalo. He had a tent set up for the farmers’ market and stopped by for a snack. —Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Beverly Denny

New food truck fueled by plants

Fri., May. 31 | 06:00 AM - While the bright red truck glimmers in the sunlight, the two women inside the vehicle furiously toss together different meals. The aromas meld together: pea pesto pasta, Reubens and their token jackfruit barbecue sandwich. And while the red truck offers plenty of distinction on its own, the Randy Radish has another differentiation: they're totally vegan.

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VIP sets groundbreaking for new ballpark

Thu., May. 30 | 04:41 PM - VIP Sports & Entertainment, the owner and operator of Loudoun Hounds Professional Baseball Club, Virginia Cavalry FC and the ballpark at One Loudoun have announced they will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new stadium at 11 a.m. June 4.

LTM Editorial: Smaller government is the public

Thu., May. 30 | 02:41 PM - You wanted smaller government. Apparently that may mean less citizen representation as part of the deal. On May 15, the Board of Supervisors was presented with a proposal to eliminate four committees, cut three off from county support and supervision and return all remaining committees for a further examination (with a recommendation to eliminate several more by folding them into the surviving committees.)

Boxwood Winery highlighted its “Frost Dragon” on its blog following a morning of frost in the vineyards May 14. Some winemakers in the county said it was the worst frost damage their properties have ever experienced. Photo Courtesy/Boxwood Winery

Loudoun vintners spar with, survive a May frost

Thu., May. 30 | 11:02 AM - On May 14, vineyards in Loudoun were faced with an unavoidable growing pain – but also an opportunity to battle adversity.

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Chamber strategic planning event in Lansdowne

Thu., May. 30 | 07:00 AM - The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce will be holding the second part of its three-part series on business strategic planning from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18 at the county chamber offices in Lansdowne.

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Leesburg Business leaders hosting networking social

Wed., May. 29 | 04:33 PM - Leesburg businesses and residents can find new locations and employment in the town's newly designated Historically Underutilized Business Zone June 4.

Government

Loudoun Democrats announce new candidate in House District 33

Mon., Jun. 17 | 09:22 AM

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McAuliffe vs. Cuccinelli: Five debates or 15?

Fri., Jun. 14 | 01:05 PM

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County officials discuss upcoming transportation projects

Fri., Jun. 14 | 11:00 AM

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Norquist lauds LaRock’s lopsided win

Thu., Jun. 13 | 04:16 PM