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Bolen Park’s worthy namesake

I knew Phil Bolen. Phil Bolen was a friend of mine. And Philip A. Bolen was worthy of the park that bears his name.

Leesburg Patch, June 9, 2011

Author jimPosted on January 22, 2015March 16, 2015Categories Columns, PatchTags county employees, history, Leesburg, Loudoun County, recreationLeave a comment on Bolen Park’s worthy namesake

Man of the people

Philip A. Bolen, the longtime Loudoun County Administrator for whom Leesburg’s newest park is named, was a consummate people person.

Leesburg Patch, June 15, 2011

Author jimPosted on January 22, 2015March 16, 2015Categories Columns, PatchTags county employees, Leesburg, Loudoun County, recreationLeave a comment on Man of the people

Bolen Park opens

Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park opened with games and entertainment.

Leesburg Patch, June 5, 2011

Author jimPosted on January 22, 2015March 16, 2015Categories Columns, PatchTags events, Leesburg, Loudoun County, recreationLeave a comment on Bolen Park opens

Redistricting good for Leesburg

Leesburg appears to have made out well in the recent county redistricting.

Leesburg Patch, June 2, 2011

Author jimPosted on January 22, 2015March 16, 2015Categories Columns, PatchTags Board of Supervisors, election, Leesburg, Loudoun County, politicsLeave a comment on Redistricting good for Leesburg

Democrats show little progress

The Loudoun County Democratic Party seems to be making little progress in finding candidates for key county elections later this year.

Leesburg Patch, July 21, 2011

Author jimPosted on January 22, 2015March 16, 2015Categories Columns, PatchTags Board of Supervisors, election, Loudoun County, politicsLeave a comment on Democrats show little progress

10 reasons why Loudoun will get Metrorail

There are many reasons why I think Loudoun County will ultimately get Metrorail. Here are 10.

Leesburg Patch, July 14, 2011

Author jimPosted on January 22, 2015March 16, 2015Categories Columns, PatchTags Board of Supervisors, Dulles Airport, Loudoun County, Metrorail, transportationLeave a comment on 10 reasons why Loudoun will get Metrorail

Built-in controversy

The kerfuffle over white boards illustrates the built-in conflict between the Board of Supervisors and School Board.

Leesburg Patch, July 7, 2011

Author jimPosted on January 22, 2015March 16, 2015Categories Columns, PatchTags Board of Supervisors, Loudoun County, School Board, schoolsLeave a comment on Built-in controversy

Hollow victory?

What appears to be a redistricting victory for Western Loudoun could leave rural districts without any local representation.

Leesburg Patch, May 25, 2011

Author jimPosted on January 22, 2015March 16, 2015Categories Columns, PatchLeave a comment on Hollow victory?

Sacrificing convenience at Dulles

Officials may be short-sighted in sacrificing convenience to reduce costs of extending Metrorail to Dulles Airport.

Leesburg Patch, May 18, 2011

Author jimPosted on January 22, 2015March 16, 2015Categories Columns, PatchTags Board of Supervisors, Dulles Airport, Loudoun County, Metrorail, transportationLeave a comment on Sacrificing convenience at Dulles

Mark Osteen

At the Rust Library, author Mark Osteen discussed raising a child with autism.

Leesburg Patch, May 22, 2011

Author jimPosted on January 22, 2015Categories PatchTags author, autism, libraryLeave a comment on Mark Osteen

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