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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gogo’s Gelato, a new handmade gelato shop, has opened at 10 South King Street in downtown Leesburg after the Tarbender’s team repurposed the space that once housed Tarbender’s Lounge. The shop offers a rotating menu of flavors—including Dark Chocolate, Pistachio, Pumpkin Pie, Figleaf, Mango, Pineapple, Olive Oil, and Strawberry Basil Sorbeto—and is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 12 noon to 12 midnight and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Burn
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ben Demase, a senior at Loudoun Valley High School, wrote, composed and directed his original musical The Gunslinger which is set to be performed May 23 and May 24. Rehearsals after school are underway with a six-person cast — Demase works to bring his unique folk-blues style to the stage as part of his senior CAS project. Blue Ridge Leader
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mercer Middle School in Aldie held its Walk for Smiles walk-a-thon on April 25 to support cleft care as over 150 students took part while special guest Commanders’ tight end John Bates—who was born with a cleft lip—joined to boost funds for Smile Train. Bates spoke to the students after the event and encouraged them to continue making a difference. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Last night, the Rust Library Advisory Board awarded 12 high school students with $1K scholarships for academic excellence after 23 students answered a prompt about a book that impacted them—board chair Kate Sisemore noted the winners averaged a 4.5 GPA and showed strong leadership and community involvement. RLAB will begin accepting book donations for its June sale on May 23. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Loudoun County Planning Commission reviewed the Greenfield Farm Phase 2 rezoning application on April 10 to change 174.4 acres of farmland into a mixed-use site with 518 new homes (including plans for a convenience store, drive-through restaurant and future agri-tourism projects) and 44,265 square feet of commercial space. The commission voted 7 to 1 to forward the application to the Board of Supervisors while concerns remain over heritage resource protection, planned transportation improvements and the site's proximity to Leesburg Executive Airport. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Officials approved a $5.8M contract on April 15 to award Hill International, Inc. third-party construction support for the Western Loudoun Recreation Complex at 36715 Main Street in Purcellville—an expanded 96,000-square-foot facility with a teen center and athletic fields. The project aims to enhance community recreational options and will integrate design features to support additional programming including future public facilities. Blue Ridge Leader
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Virginia recorded a 44% drop in fentanyl deaths from last year and nearly halved since 2021—Gov. Glenn Youngkin said his team credits drug seizures, tougher penalties, and widespread naloxone use for the decline. Inside Nova
- ➤ Inova Blood Donor Services celebrated its 60th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of its Loudoun location on April 23 at its Sterling facility—45745 Nokes Boulevard, Suite 160—where retired Fire Chief Keith Johnson and long-serving staff were honored. Local leaders praised the center’s community partnerships that help provide critical blood supplies for emergencies in Loudoun County. Blue Ridge Leader
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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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2025 Mom's Day 5k
8-10 a.m. — Philip A. Bolen Memorial Regional Park — $35 entry — Participate in a fun-filled 5k with medals, shirts, and a virtual option available.
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Schism - Tool Tribute
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — $34.22 - $68.77 — Experience the music of Tool reimagined through a captivating tribute performance.
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Elton John Tribute Concert in Leesburg
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Check event page for cost — Celebrate iconic performances with a night of ELTON and BILLY alongside special guests Hudson River Line.
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19th Annual Dominion Golf Classic
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — River Creek Club — Proceeds benefit student programs — Swing into action for a good cause at this community golf event.
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National Data Center Investment Conference and Expo (DICE)
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — The National Conference Center — Pricing not listed — Explore innovative strategies in data center delivery with industry experts.
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Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Tower Winery
11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Stone Tower Winery — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing day of wine tasting on the mountain.
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Paint en Plein Air
10 AM – 2 PM — Oatlands Historic House & Gardens — Free entry — Capture the beauty of nature while painting in the open air of a historic garden setting.
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