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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg-based EIT 2.0 changed leadership as inventor and former lawmaker Joe May handed control to Pradyumna Kumar (PK) Swain, who moved from chief operations officer to CEO to boost innovation and growth; May will remain as chief inspiration officer to guide future product developments. Inside Nova
- ➤ Pikes Peak Lemonade is scheduled for a mid-April opening in downtown Leesburg at 106 South Street SE— the local gourmet beverage shop will offer a range of specialty drinks and is currently hiring staff. The Burn
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg’s 36th Annual Flower and Garden Festival offers nearly 150 vendors, landscape displays, music, festival foods & a rooftop beer garden downtown; the event runs Apr. 18 and 19. Loudoun Times-Mirror
- ➤ The Thomas Balch Library is hosting an exhibit that features vintage photos and details from the Countess of Loudoun's seven-day 1976 visit, including an interview and a reception at Morven Park — a tribute to the county’s bicentennial celebration. It will be open through May 31 at regular library hours. Loudoun Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County Public Schools is advancing its Career and Technical Education programs after a February roundtable with 150 local business leaders. CTE Programs Director Michael Grubbs (the program lead) said the plan will combine technical and soft skills, and more meetings are planned to refine future pathways. Loudoun Now
- ➤ The school board reviewed language enrollment data yesterday, noting that Spanish enrollment grew 7% while ASL increased after new teaching positions were approved. The division will add Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic to high school offerings soon (pilot programs and an exploratory course are planned) to meet community interest. Loudoun Now
- ➤ The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center and Loudoun Extension Services will host a free retirement planning workshop in April. One session is in-person Monday, April 13, 11 a.m. — 12 p.m. at 705 EastMarket St in Leesburg and another is virtual on Thursday, April 16, 6 — 7 p.m. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ In a Monday meeting, Loudoun County Public Schools reported that high school music enrollment climbed to 19,904 while art enrollment dropped to 12,260 and theater stayed at 1,572; officials said staff + community support has guided new budget plans for boosting music programs. Loudoun Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers in Loudoun County scraped spotted lanternfly eggs from grapevines at a local Scrape for the Grape event to protect the region's vineyards (last year they removed millions of eggs), while state lawmakers stressed the need for future legislative action to curb the invasive pest. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Suhas Subramanyam said the Army plans to purchase Middleburg Training Center to house the Old Guard Caisson Detachment by fall — Dr. Al Griffin, the Virginia Gold Cup Race Chair, asked for a 90 day pause so experts can assess alternative sites that better suit equine needs. Inside Nova
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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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The Plot Thickens: Founding Gardeners Book Club
6:45-7:45 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — Free entry — Dive into history-focused literature with fellow book enthusiasts in Leesburg.
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Walk for LGS Research
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Douglass Community Center Playground — Free event — Connect with fellow families and advocates in support of LGS research.
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