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Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg’s annual Keep Leesburg Beautiful campaign runs April 1-30. Community members will join an official cleanup (starting at 9 a.m. April 11) at Raflo Park. Loudoun Times-Mirror
- ➤ Food for Neighbors collected over 4,300 pounds of food last weekend for Loudoun students during National Nutrition Month. The items (sorted at two Sterling sites and including a $5,000 check from Allstate) will be distributed to local schools, and another drive is set for April 25. Loudoun Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The newest Sheetz site in Loudoun County shows construction progress at the corner of Portsmouth Boulevard and Belmont Ridge Road in Ashburn. The canopy and main building are advancing (images shared by a local drone photographer), although the opening date remains unconfirmed. The Burn
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Loudoun Chamber event Tuesday, Northern Virginia Community College President Anne Kress and LCPS Superintendent Aaron Spence highlighted work-based learning opportunities for high school students, including dual enrollment and apprenticeship programs that connect them with local businesses (e.g. Dominion Energy and Amazon Web Services). They aim to boost career readiness in the county. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County supervisors removed funding next year for a plan to add 15 school resource officers in elementary schools. Sheriff Mike Chapman said his office will keep pushing to expand the program, noting that calls from these schools have risen sharply. WTOP
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ayrshire Farm in Upperville sold for nearly $20 million in late February. The 571-acre estate (featuring a 17,000sqft manor built in 1912 and owned by Sandy Lerner for 30 years) was listed by TTR Sotheby’s while the buyer remains unnamed. Inside Nova
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Genealogy Club Meeting
6-8 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts to explore resources and share research techniques.
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Country Night with Delta Spur
7-10 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets starting at $21.70 — Enjoy high-energy country hits and timeless classics with the local favorite Delta Spur.
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration
March 14-15 — Dirt Farm Brewing — Merchandise 17% off — Celebrate with festive food specials and the release of our Red Merl Irish Red Ale on Nitro.
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The Plot Thickens Book Club
6:45-7:45 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — Free entry — Dive into history-focused books with fellow enthusiasts at this monthly book club.
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Reverend Horton Heat Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets available — Experience a night of rockabilly with the legendary Reverend Horton Heat.
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Genealogy Club Meeting
6-7:30 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — No cost — Explore genealogy resources and techniques while sharing research insights with fellow enthusiasts.
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