Leesburg
Today
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
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
About Leesburg Today
Welcome to the Leesburg Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Leesburg, Virginia community. If you like the Leesburg Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Leesburg.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Leesburg and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Leesburg Today
A free Leesburg community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://leesburgtodaynews.com/sitemap