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Posted by Erica Garman at 1:39 p.m. on November 20, 2008
Celebrating Families Who Adopt
Gov. Tim Kaine designated November as Adoption Awareness Month in the Commonwealth. More than 1,000 children in Virginia, he said, are waiting for permanent, loving homes. Read more of this post »
Posted by Erica Garman at 10:37 a.m. on November 19, 2008
New Book Commemorates Purcellville's 100th Year
Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, the Purcellville Centennial Committee has released a coffee-table-style book in honor of the town’s 100-year anniversary. Read more of this post »
Residents Seek Ways to Cut Back
I stopped by the Sugarland Crossing Shoppers in Sterling yesterday to see what customers there had to say about these uncertain economic times. Read more of this post »
Group Wants Across-the-Board Grading Scale
There's a growing advocacy group in Loudoun lobbying school officials to change the public school system's current grading scale to one most commonly used at other secondary schools across the country. Read more of this post »
Loudoun Dog-Walking Business Thrives in Tough Economy
Woofie's, a local pet-sitting and dog-walking business, was featured on NBC4 this week. Read more of this post »
Requests for Inauguration Tickets Are Pouring In
The hottest ticket in town is free, but your chance of scoring one is slim. Read more of this post »
Peds Unit Opens to Ease, Please Tiny Patients
It’s a pleasure to go to the hospital to celebrate a happy occasion, like the birth of a child or - as was the case Tuesday night - to welcome the arrival of improved pediatric care in our area. Read more of this post »
Official Colors Fly Over Ashburn School
In honor of Veterans Day, students at Sanders Corner Elementary raised a special flag in front of the Ashburn school this morning. Read more of this post »
Bits From Around the County
Today's item is a roundup of things going on in the county, including a geography contest, an online survey from the Sheriff's Office, a reminder on the hospital public hearing and a note about tomorrow's closed county offices. Read more of this post »
A New Addition to the Blog
Tom Regan of Lovettsville joins us as a local correspondent for Living in LoCo Read more of this post »
LoCo Online Community Responds to Election
Local bloggers and reporters continue to opine online about Tuesday’s historic election in Loudoun. Read more of this post »
Posted by Erica Garman at 10:26 a.m. on November 6, 2008
Inova’s LoCo Flu Shot Clinics
The Centers for Disease Control reports that influenza activity peaks in January, so experts say now is an ideal time to get your annual flu vaccine. Read more of this post »
Jubilation at the Loudoun Democrats’ Party
Democratic supporters showed up at Ned Devine's in Sterling for what turned out to be a night of victory for their candidate. Read more of this post »
Local Republicans Proud of Campaign
When I arrived at the Loudoun County Republican Committee’s post-election party at The Dock at Lansdowne earlier this evening, the campaign optimism was high. Read more of this post »
Election Day Dispatches
Living in LoCo correspondents are reporting from places around the county for Election Day. Read more of this post »
A Pre-Election Glimpse From Around the County
Living in LoCo contributors Dave Nemetz of Lansdowne, Amanda Carruthers of Belmont Country Club, Tom Regan of Lovettsville and Marie Bertozzi of near Brambleton wrote in with some of their observations about the political activity in their neighborhoods in the weeks running up to the election. Read more of this post »
Posted by Erica Garman at 11:39 a.m. on October 31, 2008
Weekend Safety Tips
We've got a busy few days ahead with trick-or-treating, Halloween parties, sporting events, changing all the clocks back an hour on Sunday and, yes, no school on Monday and Tuesday for LCPS students. Read more of this post »
Teen Disney Star visits Elementary School
Mitchel Musso who plays Oliver on Disney's popular Hannah Montana series made a surprise appearance earlier today at a Legacy Elementary School assembly, promoting the importance of proper hand washing. Read more of this post »
A Kind Gesture of Crossing Party Lines
The Nov. 4 races are coming to a head in our area with campaign canings, testy (and some just downright nasty) blog comments, and neighborhood yard sign controversies. Read more of this post »
HOA Rules on Green Products; Eco Shout-Outs
Living in LoCo’s last installment in October marking Loudoun’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation month was originally scheduled to appear in yesterday’s posting. But we got a little sidetracked with the Palin rally in Leesburg. Read more of this post »
Palin Supporters Rally in Leesburg
As the sun came up at J.R.'s Festival Lakes in Leesburg this morning, GOP supporters arrived energized and ready to cheer for their favorite vice presidential nominee, Gov. Sarah Palin. Read more of this post »
Dispatches from Palin Rally
Living in LoCo's Erica Garman reports from Monday's Sarah Palin rally at J.R.'s Festival Lakes in Leesburg.. Read more of this post »
Uncertain Economy Affects Local Restaurants, Shops
The worldwide financial crisis hits close to home as more Loudoun businesses close or consider closing because of dwindling customers. Read more of this post »
Gov. Palin to Rally Loudoun Voters on Monday
The McCain campaign announced yesterday that Republican vice presidential nominee, Gov. Sarah Palin, will bring the GOP’s “Road to Victory” rally to Leesburg on Monday at JR’s Festival Lakes on Fort Evans Road. Read more of this post »
Obama Rally Brings Out Parents, Children
Loudoun voters at today’s Obama rally were excited that the Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign picked Leesburg for today’s event. Read more of this post »
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