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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raising Cane’s is considering a new location at the former TGIFridays site at Leesburg Premium Outlets if permits and zoning approval are received — the planned restaurant will feature a drive-thru and be Loudoun County’s second after the Sterling location opened in 2022. The Burn
- ➤ At One Loudoun, new restaurants Tatté Bakery & Cafe and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream are nearing opening — work continues on interior upgrades at the Bartaco site while other retail stores are also planned for the expansion. The Burn
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a law package Tuesday to strengthen K-12 schools and limit cell phone use in classrooms. The measures will create a permanent commission for school construction planning and expand career and technical education statewide. Inside Nova
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 residents attended a meeting at Woodgrove High School yesterday where the Preservation and Conservation Coalition explained the study on declining groundwater levels in rural Loudoun. The group will reconvene Monday, April 13 at Lucketts Community Center to push for stronger water management (and well monitoring) by county officials. Loudoun Now
- ➤ A coalition of preservation groups in Loudoun County has raised concerns about falling groundwater levels in rural areas and now urges western residents to help monitor their wells, ensuring local water supplies remain secure. Community members are encouraged to share observations with the coalition. Loudoun Times-Mirror
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County leaders will study the impact of data centers following GW's sale of its Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn to Amazon Data Services (a decision criticized last month). Loudoun Times-Mirror
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg resident Tom Cancelleri and his wife Mandy noticed health changes in their newborn nearly five years ago (shortly after birth) and now see renewed hope as he receives ongoing treatment for a rare disease. Loudoun Times-Mirror
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg’s Board of Architectural Review reviewed preliminary plans for a mixed-use project at the former Piano Company site on E. Market St. Developer Kevin Ash proposes a four-story building with parking, a 1,260 sqft restaurant, an inn, offices and residences, and he may adjust design details for local historic views. Loudoun Now
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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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