Leesburg
Today
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An overnight fire closed Ashburn's Ace Photo when electrical issues damaged display cases and used camera equipment; owner Mo Jalali said the team is cleaning up and filing insurance claims, with plans to reopen by this coming weekend. The Burn
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County Public Schools is considering adjusting start times at several schools to ease morning congestion (though many parents worry about the disruption) and will announce any changes soon. Loudoun Times-Mirror
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County supervisors approved designs for Western Loudoun's recreation complex near Purcellville last night. The 142-acre project features a 96,000 sqft center + athletic fields, pickleball courts, and more, with construction set to begin next year at an estimated cost of $261 million. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Officials from LCPS reviewed a $3 million renewal contract with Allied Universal on Tuesday that provides a 2.6% hourly raise for personnel handling visitor management (not tasked with securing campus facilities) amid questions over their role; the full board will review the contract at a future meeting. Loudoun Now
- ➤ The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved design plans for the new Western Loudoun Recreation Complex on Tuesday, Mar. 17 (a project to boost local recreation) in Loudoun County. Loudoun Times-Mirror
- ➤ Sterling residents spent 90 minutes at last night's Board of Supervisors meeting urging officials to require Dominion Energy bury transmission lines underground near schools and homes. The board awaits a ruling by three judges while Dominion argues undergrounding is unfeasible due to rocky soil and high cost. Loudoun Now
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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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Village Pickle Tour #1
3 AM — Village Pickle — Cost details not provided — Discover your pickleball skills and enjoy community play in Leesburg's premier facility.
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Walk for LGS Research
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Douglass Community Center Playground — $10 adults, free for children and those living with LGS — Connect with families and advocates while raising awareness for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Tony Robbins
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