Loudoun County
- Loudoun County Teams Advance to World Championships in Odyssey of the Mind and Robotics
Students from Loudoun County schools have qualified for the World Championships in Odyssey of the Mind and Robotics. The teams earned their spots through strong performances at the state competitions. Pinebrook Elementary in Leesburg contributed to the success with its Odyssey of the Mind team. The group achieved a first-place finish at the state level […]
- Loudoun Education Foundation Highlights Collaborative Efforts with Loudoun County Public Schools to Enhance Student Outcomes
These initiatives span categories including programs for students, support for educators, key events, and collaborations with various organizations. The foundation, which engages the community to fund critical and innovative efforts fostering student and teacher well-being, credits this teamwork for amplifying its reach. Specific examples include the Fueled program, serving meals to 2,000 students
- Norfolk Police Officers Allege Retaliation After Raising Concerns Over Transgender-Identified Male Recruit in Women’s Locker Room
NORFOLK, Va. — Female officers at the Norfolk Police Department say they faced suspensions and career threats after objecting to a transgender-identified male recruit’s access to women’s locker room facilities, according to detailed accounts provided to Independent Women’s Features (IW Features), the investigative arm of Independent Women’s Forum. The incidents, which reportedly occurred in 2024 [
- Loudoun County Public Schools Address Health Insurance Fund Challenges in Latest Budget Review
The first quarter analysis indicated the fund balance was forecasted to run an operational loss without a FY26 fund balance transfer from the county amounting to approximately $28 million, as reflected in the adopted budget which incorporated a 50 percent premium adjustment. Similar patterns emerged in the second quarter, where closing positions relied on transfers […]
- Virginia Democrat Suhas Subramanyam Weigh Dramatic Court Changes After Supreme Court Strikes Down Voter-Approved Redistricting Map
CHANTILLY, Va. — In the wake of a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a newly approved congressional redistricting map, some Democrats are exploring aggressive legislative responses, including potential changes to the composition of the state’s highest court. U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.), who represents Loudoun County, has publicly stated his support for taking significant […]
- House and Senate Budget Proposals Differ by Over $1 Billion on Fairfax County Allocations for 2026-2028 Biennium
Fairfax County, Virginia’s most populous locality with more than 1.1 million residents, faces significant budgetary implications from these discrepancies. The House proposal, which has been formally adopted, incorporates funding for K-12 education among its provisions. In contrast, the Senate version introduces notable changes to education allocations, alongside differences in human services and t
- Loudoun County Proposes New Taxpayer-Funded Short-Term Rent Supplement Program
Loudoun County, Virginia—one of the wealthiest counties in the United States—may soon launch a new county-funded “short-term rent supplement program” aimed at promoting housing stability. The initiative, advanced by Supervisors Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian) and Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling), has drawn attention for its broad eligibility criteria. The program would provide up to six months […]
- Inventory Uncovers Compliance Gaps in Loudoun County Venues Posing Public Safety Concerns
The review detected volume anomalies across the venues, described as warranting further investigation from both administrative and investigative standpoints. Officials noted that such discrepancies are not dismissed as insignificant but represent potential areas of concern requiring scrutiny. Enforcement actions have been linked to generating complaints, while numerous issues appear to exist witho
- Virginia Delegate Lopez Critiques School Curriculum Limits in House Address
Lopez pointed to Youngkin’s inauguration day actions, where the governor issued multiple executive orders, including one targeting inherently divisive concepts in curricula. This order sought to end teachings promoting ideas associated with critical race theory, such as claims of inherent racial superiority or oppression. Lopez described these as an ill-defined mandate setting sights on race […]
- Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Delivers Swift Justice: Transgender-Identifying Substitute Teacher Arrested for Alleged ‘Murder Spree’ Threats Against Virginia High School
In a decisive move that underscores the critical importance of community vigilance and strong law enforcement in protecting our children, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 19-year-old Hadyn Dollery of Chantilly on charges of making threats of bodily injury. Dollery, a biological male who identifies as a transgender woman, was taken into custody off […]
- Loudoun County Allocates $85.8 Million to Attainable Housing Since FY2023 in Proposed FY27 Budget
Key components of the FY27 proposal include $10.5 million allocated to a loan program anticipated to fund 100 units and $4.5 million for the attainable housing fund targeting 110 units. Starting in FY2027, a penny from cigarette tax revenue will be dedicated to down payment and closing cost assistance. These efforts build on a property […]
- Loudoun County Farmer Highlights Concerns on Agrotourism’s Impact on Rural Preservation
Rockland Farm’s history traces back over 200 years within the Rust and Brown-Devlin family lineage, including figures like Elizabeth Devlin. The site has weathered regional changes, such as legal issues surrounding White’s Ferry operations that halted service in 2020. Since launching his farm in 2020, Devlin has engaged with networks of seasoned Loudoun farmers committed […]
- Purcellville Town Council Member Voices Strong Opposition to Valley Commerce Center Rezoning at Loudoun County Hearing
PURCELLVILLE, Va. — Loudoun County residents and local officials packed the Board of Supervisors chambers on April 15 for a contentious public hearing on the proposed Valley Commerce Center, a large-scale industrial development that has ignited debate over growth, rural character, and resource protection in western Loudoun County. At the center of the opposition stands…
- Loudoun County Approves Zoning Amendments to Facilitate Reconstruction of Agricultural Buildings
Rural zoning in Loudoun County is designed to promote and protect agricultural land use. Essential structures like barns support daily farm activities, including crop storage and animal care. Under the former rules, however, farmers encountered barriers if prior activities on the property conflicted with zoning classifications, preventing rebuilds despite clear natural disaster origins. Board disc
- Loudoun Supervisor Koran Saines Denies Data Center Financial Ties During April 7 Board Meeting, But VPAP Records Show $15,000 in Donations from Construction Firms Tied to Data Center Projects
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — In a pointed defense of his integrity amid ongoing public scrutiny of data center development in Loudoun County, Sterling District Supervisor Koran T. Saines (D) told fellow Board of Supervisors members and residents on April 7, 2026, that he has not accepted any campaign contributions from data center companies. Yet Virginia […]
- Public Input Calls for Enhanced Sustainability Features in Loudoun County’s Tuscarora Land Bay 4 Government Center Proposal
The application addresses development on the property designated for county government use. Proposed conditions encompass stormwater protection and related design elements, invasive species certification and management, low-impact development practices, and water quality tree conservation. These measures aim to minimize ecological disruption while advancing the facility’s construction. The speaker
- Loudoun County’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget, Non-Departmental Expenditures
Loudoun County’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget lists Non-Departmental Expenditures as one of the largest single categories in the General Fund, totaling approximately $2.103 billion — an increase of $119.5 million over the FY 2026 adopted amount of $1.984 billion. While this broad line item supports legitimate centralized functions, its size and lack of granular detail…
- Loudoun Education Foundation Bridges Meal Gap for LCPS Students During Snow Day Closures
LEF’s Fueled program supplies weekend meal bags, in-school food pantries, and snacks to 56 LCPS schools. By mid-school year, the program had distributed more than 30,000 weekend meal bags, helping students maintain focus on learning. The foundation coordinates with volunteers, including LCPS staff, high school students, and retired educators, to pack and distribute these resources […]
- Loudoun County Resident Opposes Proposed Maintenance Facility Citing Child Safety and Recent Fatal Crash
The speaker stated, ‘I believe this location is not befitting for the purpose that it is being intended for,’ emphasizing the facility’s potential as a warehouse generating noise and activity unsuitable for family areas. With a two-week-old daughter, he noted the proposal would make him ‘think twice about letting my child play at the tot […]
- Oakhill Farm, Monroe’s Loudoun County estate on pause
Landscape near Oak Hill Farm in Loudoun County, the former seat of President James Monroe, where legislators are trying to create a public park. (Photo by Alessandra Caceres Mendoza/VCU Capital News Service) By Alessandra Caceres Mendoza/VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Legislation to purchase the former estate of the fifth Founding Father for use […]
- Loudoun County Democrat School Board Votes Down Expansion of School Resource Officers to Elementary Schools
In a 5-3-1 vote during a special meeting on March 5, 2026, the board declined to endorse the expansion. The full board includes Chair April Chandler (Algonkian District), Lauren Shernoff (Leesburg District), Amy Riccardi (Sterling District), Ross Svenson, Jonathan Pepper, and members representing Ashburn, Blue Ridge, Catoctin, Dulles, Lovettsville, and Sugarland districts. Shernoff, speaking emoti
- LCPS Gambles with Student Safety: Defying Severe Storm Warnings While Neighbors Close Schools
Another day, another episode of chaos dressed up and promoted as exceptionalism by Loudoun County Public Schools. Regional Weather Warnings and Neighboring Districts’ Responses Over the past weekend, the National Weather Service predicted a level 4-5 severe weather emergency for our region on Monday, March 16, with tornadoes and winds in excess of 70 miles […]
- Virginia voter guide: Ballot questions voters about Democratic efforts to redraw the congressional map
This post was originally published on this site.Legal challenges to redistricting efforts are playing out in court. A referendum which would allow Democratic legislators to temporarily redraw Virginia’s congressional map continues to move forward. The redistricting plan has been put up for early voting and a special election is scheduled for April 21. Virginia Democrats […]
- Mark Warner files for reelection, launching bid for fourth U.S. Senate term caught lying 29 years ago
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner speaks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol building in October. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) U.S. Sen. Mark Warner formally launched his campaign for a fourth term this week, filing the paperwork and voter petitions required to appear on Virginia’s 2026 U.S. Senate ballot after a five-day swing across the state […]
- Loudoun School Board Rejects SRO Expansion for Elementary Schools Despite Sheriff Data
The board, which includes members Ross Svenson, Anne Donohue, and additional representatives from the district’s regions, conducted citizen participation. Speakers stressed vulnerabilities of young students, noting their limited ability to conceal themselves or contact emergency services independently. Sheriff’s responses can be hindered by traffic conditions. Sheriff records show over 5,000 insta
- Marty Martinez will soon require hunting with dogs to be permitted
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will issue a permit for $19 to hunters who use their dogs under a House Bill that is heading to the Senate. Del. Marty Martinez (D-Loudoun County) introduced HB 1396 which would require individuals and organizations to obtain permits to hunt with dogs game animals, fur-bearing or nuisance animals. […]
- LCPS and Board of Supervisors fail miserably this week
Loudoun County schools remain closed despite cleared parking lots, functioning utilities, and a predictable winter storm. You’ll often hear Republicans or otherwise conservative Americans complaining about the large, somewhat nebulous concept of “government or public school waste.”This week, we watched government and public school waste in real time. Yes, we had a snowstorm. Yes, it […]
- Op-Ed: Budget amendment would triple General Assembly member salaries, cost taxpayers more in retirement and frills
OINK, OINK — the hog is now the symbol of the Democratic Party in Virginia. Not even in power for two weeks, Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax) introduced a budget amendment to triple the salaries of state senators and delegates to $45,000, effective January 2028. According to the budget amendment, taxpayers would be on the hook […]
- Virginia’s RGGI Withdrawal and Potential Reentry Spark Debate on Costs and Emissions
Republican sources claim RGGI extracted $828 million from Virginians during participation, with withdrawal saving $937 million. Projections for rejoining under new Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger suggest annual costs of $500 million, equating to roughly $1,100 per household in higher electricity bills. Industrial users reportedly faced increases exceeding $1,500 monthly previously.0527 Carb
- Loudoun County School Board Swears in New Term Amid Ongoing Battles for Parental Rights and Educational Integrity
In a ceremonial event that underscores the enduring spirit of American democracy, the Loudoun County School Board in Virginia held its annual organizational meeting on January 6, 2026, where members were sworn in to serve the community’s children and families.
- Partisan Gridlock Stalls Vital Park Infrastructure in Loudoun County
In a recent Board of Supervisors meeting in Loudoun County, Virginia, a straightforward proposal to allocate $700,000 from the county’s fund balance for the design phase of the Goose Creek Bridge in a local park was abruptly shut down
- Loudoun County Debates Allocation of $194 Million Surplus from Data Center Revenues
Loudoun County, Virginia, known for its concentration of data centers, is currently addressing how to manage a $194 million budget surplus generated in fiscal year 2025.
- Why Loudoun County Taxpayers Keep Paying More
Budget Growth Far Exceeds Any Rational Justification Loudoun County budget data for fiscal years 2024 through 2026 are presented in Table 1. A little arithmetic using these data shows that operating budget expenditures increased by 9.7% from FY 2025 to FY 2026 and local taxation for the same period increased by 11%. The increase in […]
- Amy Riccardi’s Swearing-In Marks a Victory for Common-Sense Education in Loudoun County
In a resounding win for parents, teachers, and students tired of progressive overreach in public schools, Amy Riccardi was officially sworn in on January 7, 2026, as the new Loudoun County School Board member for the Sterling District.
- Loudoun County Democrats Face Tax Relief Standoff Amid Booming Data Center Revenues
In a heated discussion at a recent Loudoun County Board of Supervisors meeting, Republican Supervisor Matt Letourneau highlighted the county’s reluctance to pass on tax savings to hardworking residents despite surging revenues from its thriving data center industry.
- Parent Alleges Improper Isolation of Special Needs Student in Loudoun County Schools
A parent in Loudoun County has described an incident involving her child with special needs, stating that the student was placed alone in a room furnished only with a desk for prolonged periods, sometimes several hours.
- Loudoun residents take fight against high-voltage power lines for Data Center Alley to SCC
All year, the residents of the Loudoun Valley Estates neighborhoods in Ashburn have been railing against a proposed high-voltage power line that could run through their community to energize dozens of data centers on the other side of town.
- Virginia regulators weigh expanded use of data centers’ polluting generators
This past summer, a fire at an electrical substation forced data centers in Loudoun County to rely on backup diesel generators as their power source.
- Loudoun School Board Hands Over Power to Unelected Teachers’ Union, Locking in Massive Raises at Taxpayer Expense
In a move that undermines the authority of our elected school board and silences the voices of parents and taxpayers, the Loudoun County School Board voted 7-1 on November 25, 2025, to ratify a historic collective bargaining agreement with the Loudoun Education Association.
- Loudoun County Democrats Considers Taxpayer-Funded Land Subsidies for Tiny Homes Amid Soaring Housing Costs
In a move that has sparked debate over fiscal responsibility, members of Loudoun County’s Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board (ADUAB) have discussed subsidizing land costs for multi-unit tiny homes as a potential solution to the county’s escalating affordable housing crisis.
- Controversy Erupts Over Loudoun County Teachers’ Union Contract Clause Amid Fears of Diminished Oversight and Taxpayer Burden
A recent clause in the Loudoun County Public Schools’ (LCPS) collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Loudoun Education Association (LEA) has sparked outrage among parents and local Republicans, who argue it undermines elected oversight by granting the non-elected teachers’ union authority to make contract changes without School Board approval.
- Loudoun County School Board Members Express Concerns Over Transparency in New Teacher Contract
Members of the Loudoun County School Board have voiced frustrations regarding limited access to key details surrounding the recently approved collective bargaining agreement with the Loudoun Education Association (LEA), highlighting issues with union vote management and budget transparency.
- Loudoun County Republican Committee Announces Ambitious Campaign to Establish Permanent Headquarters
The Loudoun County Republican Committee (LCRC) today unveiled plans for a transformative initiative to acquire and establish a permanent headquarters, marking a pivotal step in sustaining its rapid growth and enhancing its impact on local elections and community engagement.
- Tensions Flare at Loudoun County Board Meeting: Supervisors Saines and TeKrony Clash Over Procedural Briefing
A routine Loudoun County Board of Supervisors meeting devolved into a heated verbal exchange on Tuesday, as Democratic Supervisors Koran T. Saines and Laura A. TeKrony sparred over procedural matters, including questions about staff briefings and speaking order.
- ‘We’re toast’: Virginia GOP erupts in finger-pointing after sweeping Democratic wins
Rick Buchanan didn’t expect to walk out before the first session even ended.
- Virginia Democrats were able to pull off a blue wave by leveraging green money. On television, some challengers were able to outspend incumbent Republicans 14-1.
Bobby Orrock served as a delegate in the House of Delegates longer than any other member. Caroline County Republican Bobby Orrock never faced any opposition during many of these years. The campaigns he ran were not particularly close.
- Controversy Erupts as Loudoun School Board Vice Chair Anne Donohue Pushes Restrictive Changes to Student Transfer Policies
In a move critics say could exacerbate hardships for families amid ongoing school rezoning efforts, Loudoun County School Board Vice Chair Anne Donohue has proposed sweeping changes to out-of-zone student transfer policies, framing them as necessary to “rein in” what she views as overly permissive practices.
- Data center growth drives locals to fight for more say
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Stone Ridge, Va., last year. Local communities around the country are seeking more input on where and how data centers are built. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) When local activist Frank Arcoleo found out over the summer that a data center was coming […]
- Sticker Shock: Loudoun Taxpayers Hit Hard by a Broken Budgeting System
Loudoun County’s Budget Cycle The Loudoun County budget year runs from July 1 to June 30. The County is currently operating under the FY-2026 budget, and the process for formulating the FY-2027 budget is already underway. This process is overseen by the County Administrator. How the Budget Is Formulated The annual budget process unfolds as […]
- Jay Jones’s Attorney General Election Could Lead to Virginia Police Exodus, Law Enforcement Leaders Say
Virginia law enforcement leaders fear the election of Jay Jones—who once fantasized about putting “two bullets” in the head of a GOP lawmaker and mused whether more cop-killings would stop officers from shooting people—could harm public safety and may lead to a police exodus across the state. “Some people are going to leave the profession,” […]