DECEMBER HEADLINES

Monday, December 22

Loudoun board to reconsider Redskins deal
More detail on what the Board is doing
L2D, LTM, Examiner

Journey Through Shaky Ground
Supervisors give matching grant, but not without some resistance
Connection

Friday, December 19

Board Inks Woodgrove Deal, Burton Fires Back
Moving forward and shouting backwards
L2D, LTM

Supervisors to reconsider Redskins deal
A look at some of the details of the behind-the-scenes maneuvering
LX, Too Conservative

Year one review of the Supervisors
For Loudoun supervisors, one year down, three to go
LTM

Three Years Later: Utility Rate Structure Heads To Trial
More on the Leesburg water rates case
L2D

Loudoun approves radio contract with Motorola
Emergency radio system upgraded after 6 years
Examiner

Dominion To Reconsider Wage Drive Pole Placement
Heated community meeting leads to potential change
L2D

Va. Again Cuts Rail, Highway Projects
Nova mostly spared
LX

 

Changes in the Works
Shifting students may be the answer in a tough economy
Connection

Wednesday, December 17

Loudoun's residential taxes highest in Virginia
Time for some creative solutions
LTM

McDonnell seeks to make VA voting simpler
Attorney General Offers Proposals To Make Voting Easier, Laws Clearer
LX

School Board Endorses Woodgrove Settlement
Another good step forward
L2D

More Time For Teachers?
LCPS undertakes review for elementary teachers
LX

Loudoun Briefs: Board may reverse two decisions Dec. 18
Radio system and Redskins on agenda; Examiner takes Board to task
LTM, LTM2, Examiner

Dominion, Wage Dr. Residents Continue Power Pole Talks
Where to put the pole?
L2D

Tuesday, December 16

Supervisors To Give Redskins Partnership A New Look
More on this week's reconsideration
L2D, Living in LoCo

Horne Denies Request To Throw Out Refund Request

One step forward for out of town water folks
L2D

Anti-Hospital Petitions Contain Errors
No comments needed
Living in LoCo

Fairfax christmas lights steal the show
Can't do much more on your property than this guy!
WTOP Video >>

New thru-lanes improve Wilson Bridge commute
Good news for those out there slogging through the Beltway
WTOP

Electors Cast Ballots on a Day Of Big Emotions
Did you know the President was elected yesterday?
LX/AP

 

Monday, December 15

Fantasy Flight at Dulles Delivers Holiday Magic
Kids visit North Pole and Santa
LX

MORE ON LEESBURG AND HOSPITALS
Reid sponsors resolution
LX

Supervisors Rethink New Radio System
Concerns arise over contract costs
LX

Friday, December 12

McDonnell Seeks reinstatement of Anti-Spam Law
Asks VA Supreme Court to reconsider
LX, Examiner, Wash Times

LoCo to Reconsider Redskins Agreement
Miller will seek a re-vote on 12/18
Living in LoCo

Wolf proposes transportation commission
Sends letter to Kaine
WTOP

Town, County Prepare For Settlement Votes
Moving ever closer
L2D

LEA Seeks COLA, More Paid Holidays
Did they not notice the budget crunch this year?
L2D

White's Ferry stranded between Md. and Va.
I've used that excuse for being late before...
WTOP

 

Senior Housing Approved in Leesburg
LCDS site to be redeveloped
L2D

Thursday, December 11

Leesburg Declares Support For Cornwall Center
Opts Out Of BRMC Battle
L2D

Resident gives in to HOA over Hindu driveway painting
South Village resident to cover driveway art
LTM

 

Schools Brace for Boundary Changes
Not as much as the parents and students
LX

Chamber Asks Board To Reverse Redskins Vote
Will sanity prevail?
Wash Post

Wednesday, December 10

Legislators lend an ear to School Board
Going to deal with 10 point grade scale
LTM, L2D

Board Pushes FOIA Change
Looking to clarify what's private and what's public
L2D

Business leaders urge board to reconsider Redskins deal
TOT dollars debate still raging
LTM

Base Toll to Rise by 40 Cents, Rush Hour $1
More money out of your pocket for your commute
LX

Woodgrove agreement proceeds
Moving closer
LTM

Leesburg Council May Take Sides In Hospital Fight
End up not taking a position
L2D

Arcola School Re-use Approved
Childcare center to replace school
L2D

Tuesday, December 9

Va. Revives Hopes for Roads
Federal Funding Could Preserve Critical Projects
LX

Decoration or violation? Design upsets HOA
Hindu symbol in driveway works up the South Villages HOA
WTOP, UPI, NewsChannel 8

Brambleton Safety Center DESIGN Unveiled
Touted as a "Climate Change Project"
L2D

Monday, December 8

Supervisors Weigh Plan For Ballpark
Land-Use Designation Would Need to Change
LX

Va. GOP Meets to Rebuild, Strategize
'Advance' sets course; Cuccinelli Wins AG Straw Poll
LX, VA Politics Blog

Leesburg Water Rate Case Narrowed
Town and County residents to face off on Dec. 22 and 23rd
L2D

Financial Condition Critical
Leesburg Clinic needs $$$
LX

New Look for Route 7
Interchanges move forward
Connection

Broad Run captures first state football championship
Very cool for these kids and the school, congratulations!
LTM

 

Thursday, December 4

In a Fiscal Bind, Loudoun Longs for Tourism Dollars
Then its a riddle why the Board didn't approve the Redskin partnership
LX

Silver Line To Dulles Wins Golden Federal Okay
Metro coming to Dulles
LX, WTOP, DC Examiner

School Board Shuffles CIP

High School Delayed, MATC Advanced
L2D

'Everything's On The Table'

Loudoun Delegation Discusses Upcoming Assembly Session
L2D

Woodgrove HS Gets Permit
Another step closer
L2D

Leesburg Looks Toward Buildout
Road Costs Impact Annexation Revenues
L2D

Wednesday, December 3

Supervisors Reject Funds for Redskins Partnership

Stunning rejection of Redskins
LX, WTOP

Lincoln private school plan advances over protests
Dozens of residents very mad
LX

NVRPA Plans New Loudoun County Park Along Potomac

Potential newest park features a 1/2 mile along Potomac
L2D

Leesburg Council Objects To Airplane Tax Hike
County considering hitting planes harder
L2D

For Sale: Relics of a Black Past
Group to auction off parts of school
LX

'The face of an angel'
Harmony student's tragic death saves seven lives
LTM

Tuesday, December 2

Baseball stadium part of development proposal
Kincora proposes a minor league stadium at 28 and 7
LTM

Committee To Study Options For Loudoun St Lot
Looking at their options
L2D

Health center sees increased demand, needs donations
Help out the Loudoun Community Health Center >>
WTOP

Living La Vida Eco
Didn't know there was an EcoVillage north of Leesburg, very cool
Living in LoCo

Monday, December 1

Fields Farm Annexations To Merge
Finally on the fast track
L2D

 

Insanity plea ends case against hostage taker
Davidson cases ends
LTM

Neighbors Say School Would Mar Rural Lincoln
No one wants anything near them, ever
LX

Democrats Make Most Of Shifts in Va. Electorate
Demographic changes put party in optimal position the Post says
LX

Va. School's Shift Away from Catholicism
Leaves Board, parents in turmoil
LX

Shopping Local Creates Local Benefits
Like tax revenue and parking
L2D

Tuesday, November 25

It's Official: Va. Democrats Control the House

Goode moving forward with recount
LX

Youth Enters Plea to Charge of Concealing Body
Kid who dumped his buddy's body at Little River ES pleads out
LX

Displaced Pets Increasing, Mall Sponsors Adoption Center
More casualties of the economic downturn
Wash Post