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Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crimson Coward is planning its first Loudoun location in Leesburg by leasing a 1,700 s.f. space at Bellewood Commons retail center—home to Orangetheory gym, The Melt burger joint and Dunkin’ doughnut shop—with no announced opening date. The Burn
- ➤ Crimson Lane Vineyards in Linden named Ken Gray as its new general manager and he will lead the vineyard with his wine expertise and community development experience. Gray spent eight years at Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery and led PlaceMark LLC (a consultancy for economic projects) before founding Rapp at Home (a nonprofit helping seniors age in place). Inside Nova
- ➤ Loudoun County is getting a huge new Onelife Fitness center at Ashbrook Commons in Ashburn, where the gym will replace the former HomeGoods and AC Moore stores. The planned 55,000 s.f. facility is valued at $10 million — it will offer strength and cardio training, an indoor saltwater pool, group fitness classes and a Kids Club for children. The Burn
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg Police arrested a 16-year-old boy on May 14 at Wegmans for shoplifting+officers found him wearing a replica firearm and he now faces charges of retail theft and possession of a firearm under the age of 18. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Leesburg council approved a fee waiver that covers $10,743 in costs for the Loudoun Pride Festival, which will be held at Ida Lee Park May 31 from noon to 6 p.m.—the waiver pays for parking rental, police services and public works staff to support the event. Councilmembers expect that the festival will draw 5,000 people and boost local spending. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Today, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam introduced an agritourism bill that will create an Office of Agritourism within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to advise on policy and help local farmers and landowners access federal resources. The bipartisan proposal aims to support rural businesses and boost agritourism across the county. Loudoun Now
- ➤ County Chair Randall delivered her annual address on Thursday where she discussed Loudoun’s strong economy, challenges from federal changes, and gaps in affordable housing. She urged residents to care for one another and praised local nonprofits and data centers—key forces behind the county’s growth. Loudoun Now
- ➤ The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office held a National Police Week memorial service today at the Leesburg courthouse square to honor fallen officers from several agencies including Jefferson D. Lambert, Henry Milton Seaton, Thomas Allen Belt, Clarence McClary, Charles Barton, and Crossing Guard Kitty Via, with service members placing flags for each and the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department’s Pipes and Drums Department playing at the close—highlighting a legacy of sacrifice from 1899 to 1996. Loudoun Now
- ➤ The Board of Supervisors reviewed a data center application at Arcola Grove that would raise building height and include a gas-insulated substation—designed to reduce the substation’s footprint by 40% for extra distance from nearby homes. Planning staff and supervisors raised concerns about noise and height and will vote on the proposal on July 15. Loudoun Now
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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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Van Halen Nation Tribute Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets starting at $20 — Experience the ultimate 80s Van Halen tribute with all the iconic hits and energy.
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Ketterman's Jewelers Buying Event
June 10-12 — Ketterman's Jewelers — Free evaluations — Discover the value of your valuables with immediate payment offers from expert estate specialists.
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The Warped Tour Band
7:30-9 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Enjoy a tribute to the legendary Warped Tour with a variety of genres.
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Karthik Live - Magic Tour
7 PM-1 AM — Droumavalla Farm — Proceeds to nonprofit — Experience the magic of Karthik's iconic voice and energy live on stage.
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Doreen Ketchens Concert with Loudoun Symphonic Winds
7:30-9 p.m. — Heritage High School — Check website for cost — Experience the vibrant jazz sounds of Doreen Ketchens, the renowned New Orleans clarinetist.
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