Tuesday, May 21, 2013
You could win a family four-pack of tickets courtesy of Six Flags America.
Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the United State following the Civil War and was made an official federal holiday in 1971. Many people commemorate Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials to pay tribute to those who served. At Patch, we encourage our readers to remember those serving our country this Memorial Day by sharing a memory of your favorite military service member or veteran. Enter Patch’s Memorial Day sweepstakes and you could win a Family Outing at Six Flags America in Mitchellville, MD, just 15 miles east of Washington D.C. The Family Outing is valued at $350 and includes: To enter, comment below with …
Teams face off Tuesday in the first round of the hunt for the 2013 Northern Region title.
Top-seeded girls soccer teams from Virginia High School League's Northern Virginia districts return to the field this week to battle for the Northern Region title. The Northern Region Girls Soccer Tournament begins Tuesday night. Top seeds from district play host the first round. Games begin at 7 p.m. The playoffs are single-elimination. To find your team, click on the bracket above. Patch will be updating this article throughout the tournament. Northern Region Girls Soccer Tournament Schedule (all games begin at 7 p.m.):
Patch blogger Anne Samit writes about a new nighttime yoga practice and finding inspiration in those around you.
There's so much to learn from practicing yoga. This week's blog of the week, "Mentor," by Patch yoga blogger Anne Samit, discusses how trying a new practice can help form a kinship with fellow yogis. That kinship can inspire you to try a new move — and succeed. Samit writes:"One day, on my way out, I couldn’t help but exclaim to this young yogi about her practice. A few days later, on my way in, she returned the compliment. Here I was admiring her, but there she was admiring me! We started to chat and moved on to more important topics, like her handstands. I want those vinyasa handstands, away from the wall, and I asked her how it is that she’s not afraid to go upside down, right in the middle of the room. I’ll help you, she offered. I’ll …
A reader points to a past nonprofit that appeared to be active in elections.
Editor's Note: Sally Mann, who is mentioned in this opinion piece, told Patch that while she held a fundraiser for the Loudoun Environmental Council and appeared on its web site as vice president, that she is not affiliated with the group and declined the group's nomination. __ If Tea Party groups across the country are like Northern Virginia groups, the IRS is right to demand they demonstrate they promote social welfare. While the IRS guidelines don’t prohibit the publication of known falsehoods, they do prohibit campaigning on behalf or in opposition of candidates. In this regard, known falsehoods can be used to demonstrate coordination among campaigns. For example, in the spring of 2011, when the campaign to elect the current all-…
The reaffirmation by three agencies mean Loudoun continues to borrow at low rates.
The nation’s primary bond rating trio has reaffirmed Loudoun County’s AAA-general obligation bond rating as the economy continues to rebound nationally and after the Board of Supervisors committed to Metro’s Silver Line extension to Ashburn. Loudoun County has retained its Aaa rating from Moody’s since 2004, and its AAA ratings from Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings since 2005. Moody’s noted Loudoun’s “strong and diverse tax base with strong long-term growth potential, above-average wealth levels, consistently solid financial performance, and an average overall debt burden,” while Fitch stated that the Phase II expansion of Dulles Rail into Loudoun “will positively impact the county's dynamic underlying economy.” Standard & Poor’s …
Monday, May 20, 2013
The department will reopen at its new office space in Ashburn June 3.
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS), including the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging, on May 30 will permanently close its administrative offices at 215 Depot Court SE in Leesburg. The offices will reopen at the new location, 20145 Ashbrook Place, Suite 170, in Ashburn June 3. All phone numbers will remain the same. For more information, call 703-777-0343, email prcs@loudoun.gov or visit www.loudoun.gov/prcs.
The annual event honoring those who’ve lost their lives serving our country’s military takes place on the Loudoun County Courthouse grounds.
Next Monday, join the Leesburg Town Council and the Memorial Day Host Committee for the annual Memorial Day Observance, starting at 10 a.m. at the Loudoun County Courthouse in Leesburg. Thoughts of the soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who’ve given their lives for the country weigh heavy on the minds of Americans each Memorial Day and observances such as Leesburg’s provide the opportunity to our appreciation. During the town’s ceremony, wreaths are placed at each war memorial on the courthouse grounds, while town pays tribute with patriotic music and military presentations. All are welcome to participate. This year’s event features U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, who currently serves as the Deputy Commandant for Combat …
The doggie day care will offer free tours of the facility in Sterling.
Healthy Hound Playground will host its grand opening celebration in Sterling on June 1. Healthy Hound Playground is a 6,200 square foot indoor dog day care and boarding facility. Amenities include a cage-free environment, regular outdoor potty breaks, playing fetch, and going on walks or runs with trained pet professionals. The celebration will include free food and dog treats, soft drinks, raffle prizes, and organic and holistic dog food and treat vendors doing on-site demonstrations. Attendees will have the option to take free tours of the facility throughout the day. The grand opening will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on June 1, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. with Broad Run District Supervisor Shawn M. Williams. Healthy …
Chesapeake pastor and attorney E.W. Jackson is the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of Virginia.
Pastor and attorney E.W. Jackson won the Republican nomination to run for lieutenant governor of Virginia over the weekend, and a YouTube video he made last year with strong words against Planned Parenthood is getting attention. Jackson, an African-American minister, lawyer and author from Chesapeake, posted the “message to black Christians” in September 2012, chiding African-Americans for their “slavish devotion” to the Democratic Party and saying that Planned Parenthood had been more lethal to black citizens than the Ku Klux Klan. "The Democrat Party has created an unholy alliance between certain so-called civil rights leaders and Planned Parenthood, which has killed unborn black babies by the tens of millions,” Jackson said in the video…
Have an extra million bucks — or more — to spare? If not, here are some pictures of some of the region's most expensive properties to help when you dream.
Maybe you don't need 10 bathrooms. Or even nine. Maybe you don't need a boat dock in your back yard. Or a fully equipped gym. Some people, though, apparently do. And if you're not looking for much more than a roof over your head — and even if you're not looking at all — we can all dream, can't we? Well, we can do more than that: We can take a peek inside some of the most expensive homes for sale in Virginia and D.C. Just click on the links below to see what's for sale in some of our 31 Patches around the region. WOW: $1.3 Million Home Features Hot Tub WOW: Home Features Skylights, Library WOW: Annandale $1.3 Million Home Features Wrap-Around Porch WOW: Own a Barn in Leesburg Lakefront Contemporary on Upper Lake Drive Wow' House: …
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2:07 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
This Memorial Day... as a military spouse... I want to send a special Happy Memorial Day to the spouses that are holding down the homefront while their soldier, sailors, airmen/women, and coast guard are deployed or serving abroad!! It takes a special type of person to hold the seams of your family together, while your spouse is away serving his/her country... U too should celebrate this holiday… more ›