Loudoun County Government

08/28/2026

County officials encourage residents and businesses to observe September as National Preparedness Month and take time to prepare for emergencies. This year’s theme is “Americans Stand Ready,” which promotes empowering individuals with the tools to protect themselves and make their communities more resilient. Details here: https://bit.ly/3UFozqX

08/28/2026

Today, August 28, through the 30th, adoption fees are waived for the “Clear the Shelters” event! Visit the Loudoun County Animal Services Animal Shelter at 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. each day. Find details here: https://bit.ly/4hDlYaC

If you’ve been thinking about adopting a pet, mark these dates on your calendar: August 28-30, 2026. County Animal Services is hosting a “Clear the Shelters” event and will be waiving adoption fees during the three-day event, which will take place at the Animal Shelter, 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. each day. Find details here: https://bit.ly/4hDlYaC

Loudoun County Animal Services

08/27/2026

Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening. Some storms will become severe, with damaging wind gusts and large hail as the main threats. A few tornadoes are possible in Northeast Maryland. Heavy rain could cause flooding in urban & poor drainage areas.

08/26/2026

Staff from the County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS) will take part in the second annual International Overdose Awareness Day candlelight vigil on Monday, August 31, 7:00 p.m., at the Charles Hamilton Courthouse in Leesburg to provide information about local services and resources, as well as free naloxone nasal spray while supplies last.

Can’t make it? Complete Loudoun's free, online Rapid REVIVE! training in as little as six minutes and receive free naloxone spray: loudoun.gov/REVIVE.

08/25/2026

Construction of County’s new recycling center in Lovettsville is expected to get underway tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The center will be located in Lovettsville Community Park. During construction, access to one segment of the park’s equestrian/natural surface trail will be limited. The new recycling enter is expected to be ready for operation in early 2027. Find details here: https://bit.ly/45Ji0Gn

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services

08/24/2026

Members of the public are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming open houses on the County Data Center Standards and Locations planning and zoning project. The open houses will be identical in format and information presented and will take place from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The first is Monday, September 28, at Broad Run High School in Ashburn; the second is Wednesday, September 30, at Douglass Community Center in Leesburg. Find details here: https://bit.ly/45PziS6

08/24/2026

Reminder: County is hosting an information session this Wednesday, August 26, 2026, for nonprofit organizations concerning changes to the county's Human Services Grant Program application process. Find details here: loudoun.gov/NonprofitGrants

Loudoun County nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend an upcoming informational/feedback session on changes designed to improve County’s Human Services Nonprofit Grant Program. The meeting will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., at the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, 714 E. Market Street, Leesburg. The session will include a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2028 changes and an opportunity for those in attendance to provide comments. Details here: https://bit.ly/4xylFlY