Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mochinut doughnut shop at the Village at Leesburg closed permanently after customers found it locked during regular hours last week. The store (opened in 2022) now has its 1,200 sqft space listed as available while its website and phone remain active. The Burn
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Setup crews transformed downtown Friday night to prepare for the Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival that will welcome tens of thousands of visitors tomorrow morning. Loudoun Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 16 at Academies of Loudoun, education leaders discussed expanding career-based programs to offer hands-on skill building and diverse career paths beyond standardized tests. Panelists emphasized that CTE and dual enrollment can boost practical learning + lifelong success in our community. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Loudoun County Public Schools will vote soon on a new policy that sets how the school retiree healthcare fund is managed — board staff say retiree premiums will not change until the fiscal year 2028 budget review is complete. Loudoun Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Plans for the MINDZERO wellness center have fallen through at the Village at Leesburg — the 3,200 sqft corner unit, once housing a kids spa, is now available for lease after temporary signage was removed. The Burn
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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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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.
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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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