Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
Good morning, Leesburg.
Inju Korean BBQ will open in roughly three weeks pending final inspections at the Cascades Marketplace in Sterling — replacing the former Señor Tequila’s Mexican restaurant.
The chain already has a location in Annapolis.
Loudoun County Public Schools’ Finance Committee is urging school board members to simplify budget presentations, as the current $2 billion plan covering 80,500 students and 13,700 full-time employees has grown too complex.
The Loudoun County School Board’s Finance and Operations Committee reviewed LCPS’s budget process on Tuesday at a meeting requested by Amy Riccardi (Sterling) to improve transparency.
Director Casey Jones explained the process details as the full Board will discuss the fiscal year 2028 budget in May.
On March 18, a county committee finalized recommendations for western land use covering equestrian, agricultural processing, and slaughterhouses (after over a year of study).
Officials will review the proposals for planning local development.
At a March 11 meeting, Lovettsville Town Council approved a resolution urging county leaders to fund a full-time school resource officer at Lovettsville Elementary (the school is 15 miles from the nearest sheriff's station), and residents are asked to support the measure at Tuesday's School Board meeting.
Supervisors approved a rezoning application for the Franklin Park western extension at a Loudoun County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 17.
The decision sets the stage for park improvements between the current park and Round Hill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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