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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The third annual Dirt Farm Freeride at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont took place Saturday, April 14th—riders on skateboards and longboards slid down a steep driveway—and a crowd gathered at Brewer’s Corner to enjoy raffles and celebrations. Loudoun Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Slice Theory is a new pizza shop taking over the Ashburn Ice House space vacated by Rai’s Pizza and will open within days with a science-themed menu featuring New York-style pizzas, salads, sandwiches, sides, and desserts—designed by co-founder Sidd Maharjan to offer fast, elevated dining. Rai’s Pizza has moved up the street to operate from its sister restaurant’s space. The Burn
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich offered $3 million to restart White’s Ferry service, which stopped in December 2020 when a dispute over landing rights emerged. The proposal—funded with $1.5 million from Maryland’s fiscal 2026 budget and $1.5 million from a county capital improvement amendment—includes DOT assistance until July 1, 2026 as the county works to resolve the disagreement between the ferry’s owners. Inside Nova
- ➤ Last week, community members in Lovettsville expressed concern when a developer submitted a revised application to rezone a four-acre lot along Berlin Turnpike for an assisted living facility that would allow 80 residents and expand the building to two stories with a maximum average height of 35 feet. Town planning raised issues over parking, increased density, and utility risks—residents worry about the visual impact and traffic—and HK&S Services has pledged $183,000 to improve water system redundancy, though no additional funding has been identified. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Maryland authorities announced Friday that up to $3M is available to help restart White’s Ferry service, which closed in December 2020, and the two property owners—Rockland Farm LLC’s Libby Devlin and JK Land Holdings’ Chuck Kuhn—are now reviewing options amid new zoning challenges. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Vista Ridge Drive will be closed at its intersection with Fort Evans Road for utility work, and local officials expect the disruption to be temporary. Loudoun Times-Mirror
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Open House in River Creek
12-3 p.m. — 18545 Sandpiper Pl, Leesburg, VA — Free entry — Explore 36 homes for sale with Compass and connect with agents for all your house-hunting needs.
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Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt
11 AM – 2 PM — The Branch - Restaurant & Bowling — Menu prices apply — Indulge in a delicious brunch followed by a delightful Easter Egg Hunt for kids.
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Christian Lopez Concert in Leesburg
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with Christian Lopez and special guests Enslow and Justin Trawick.
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Freddie Long Live Performance
5-8 p.m. — Vanish Farmwoods Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening with local favorite Freddie Long playing a mix of hits across genres.
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LGS Walk 'N' Wheel
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Douglass Community Center — Support the fight against LGS with a fun community walk and wheel event.
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Strangelove - The Depeche Mode Experience
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets available — Experience the Grammy-nominated tribute band delivering the best of Depeche Mode hits.
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L.A. Guns Live in Leesburg
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticketed event — Enjoy an epic night of rock featuring 80s legends L.A. Guns and special guest Red Reign.
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Goose Creek Players present: 'Clue: On Stage'
2-4 p.m. — Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious stage adaptation of the beloved board game and movie classic.
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Nashville Nights Band Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets required — Immerse yourself in a nostalgic trip through the golden era of 90's country music with the Nashville Nights Band.
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Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket info available — Experience the ultimate tribute to Led Zeppelin by the renowned band Zoso.
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