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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local vineyards were hit by a hard freeze Monday night when temperatures fell into the mid-20s, damaging buds at many wineries while some higher elevations were spared. Growers now assess losses + prepare for a challenging season ahead. Loudoun Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County will host a free festival celebrating local Latino culture on Saturday, May 2 at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg. Loudoun Times-Mirror
- ➤ Residents around Loudoun County are reconnecting with traditional crafting (often called grannie crafts) as they rediscover old skills and techniques. Local workshops and classes are supporting a renewed interest in these time-honored hobbies. Loudoun Times-Mirror
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Loudoun Student Environmental Action Showcase is set for April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Academies of Loudoun, where 90 student teams will present projects on water, energy and habitat conservation to compete for $4,000 in prizes—including a Virginia Diploma Seal for Excellence. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Three Loudoun County Public Schools principals have been named Principals of Distinction (an honor granted by the Virginia Department of Education) for their proven leadership. Loudoun Times-Mirror
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the U.S. Drought Monitor declared severe drought in most of Loudoun County after a month of below-average rainfall and high temperatures; this is the county’s first severe classification since February. Nearly all of Virginia now faces severe drought. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Loudoun County’s Earth Day festival will take place at Franklin Park in Purcellville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 25. Loudoun Times-Mirror
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County supervisors approved plans Wednesday to transform the former Westpark Golf Course into a park with trails, pavilions, and an 18-hole disc golf course near homes despite neighbor noise concerns; changes include repositioning baskets and adding plant buffers to reduce sound. WTOP
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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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