Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
Good morning, Leesburg.
💼 Business
Leesburg-based engineering company EIT 2.0 has transferred ownership from founder Joe T.
May to Pradyumna Kumar (PK) Swain, Ph.D. The leadership change was announced today in a company news release.
🎓 Education
Loudoun County Public Schools held their annual partnership breakfast Thursday at the National Conference Center to honor business leaders for building new learning pathways and career opportunities for students.
Award recipients included Bill Hazel and Northrop Grumman as the event highlighted ongoing efforts to support educational partnerships and skill development.
🏛️ Government
A public hearing on the Valley Commerce Center project gathered over 50 speakers to voice divided views on a nearly 1 million sqft industrial flex warehouse planned near Purcellville.
Board Supervisors will reconvene on May 19 & continue evaluating proposals addressing concerns about traffic and water.
Residents near the Vantage II data center on Glenn Drive, operating independently from the grid, complain of turbine noise and air quality issues affecting homes.
County supervisors will host a town hall meeting and review zoning rules while the company explores noise mitigation options (Kasey Hatch reported sleep loss).
🎉 Leesburg Events
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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.
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.
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.
Springtime in Provence
6-10:30 p.m. — Shiloh Manor Farm — $170 per person — Celebrate the charm and flavors of Provence with a gourmet dinner and live French swing music.
Root to Table: Field & Flame
5:30 p.m. — Riverside on the Potomac — Price TBA — Experience a unique culinary adventure with celebrated chefs and explore local farms.
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