Good morning, Leesburg.

Over 2,200 runners participated in the annual Run the Greenway races on the day the Dulles Greenway was closed to traffic+ raising funds for local nonprofits.

County officials plan a new 34-acre park near Light Ridge High School (athletic fields, a playground and a natural trail) pending permits from the supervisors and planning commission with $28 million in funding.

Residents have raised concerns about lighting and traffic, and further review is scheduled.

Shake Shack is under construction at Cascades Marketplace where an old McDonald's was torn down for the new restaurant.

New signage went up this week and a June 10 opening is possible but not yet confirmed.

On April 27, Loudoun County Public Schools recognized 362 teacher cadets at Briar Woods High School with a ceremony organized by the Division of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, the Department of Human Resources and Talent Development, and Shenandoah University — highlighting the Grow Our Own program for future educators.

LCPS bus driver Larry Foster took first place at the Region 4 School Bus Road-e-o at Potomac Center on April 18 and will represent the district at the national level.

The competition brought together skilled drivers from four school districts.

The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will host the Peterson Young Naturalist Program Awards Celebration on Sunday, May 31, from 2-4 p.m. at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School in Centreville (featuring interactive demonstrations, student journal displays, and a keynote presentation) to recognize outstanding work by students and teachers.

Four hundred middle schoolers gathered Saturday morning at the Academies of Loudoun for Amazon Girls’ Tech Day to explore STEM fields, where Supervisor Laura A.

TeKrony and former NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain shared advice on overcoming challenges.

An environmental group reported that gas turbines at a Sterling data center may cause costly public health effects, while a state study reached different conclusions — officials have yet to release further details.

Officials at Inova Blood Donor Center in Leesburg say the inventory is critically low and urge community members to donate blood (especially Type O and platelet) to support patient care.

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.

Comedy Night in Leesburg

10 AM – 10 PM — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedic talents including Joey Friedman and Rahmein Mostafavi.