Good morning, Leesburg.

At JK Community Farm south of Round Hill, more than 50,000 seedlings were planted during the seventh annual plant-a-thon on May 16 and May 17 as the farm readies for the 2025 growing season.

Leesburg Police Department is seeking two suspects in a robbery at the Sheetz store on May 18 at 6011 California Drive NE, off Fort Evans Road—no one was injured in the incident.

Wencai Zhuang, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty to a gift card scam that defrauded 75 victims of over $700,000 and was sentenced last week to suspended 12 months in jail with time served (investigators linked his scheme to fraudulent Apple product purchases).

Leesburg Police investigated a malicious wounding early Saturday in the Leesburg Plaza parking lot at 2:18 a.m. on May 17—an adult male was found unconscious with head and face injuries after a large fight and two suspects, one described as a heavyset white male in a green shirt and the other as a white male in a blue shirt, fled on foot while several witnesses were present.

Leesburg’s Utilities Department held an open house on May 17 where residents toured machinery used for water main work and learned about emergency preparedness.

Staff operated vacuum trucks to demonstrate suction and hydro excavation equipment plus visitors took an emergency quiz at the event.

On May 15, Chair Phyllis J.

Randall delivered her annual State of the County Address where she extended condolences for the air crash that killed nine local residents and announced a $5 million allocation for nonprofits—she also outlined plans for tax reductions, new homes, and stricter environmental rules for data centers to boost the county's growth.

Loudoun supervisors are discussing plans to expand childcare services for county workers facing rising costs—officials will survey employee needs and consider options such as subsidies or onsite childcare in collective bargaining talks next spring.

The proposal comes as county staff and finance committee members evaluate the cost and benefits compared to existing programs like the Dependent Care FSA.

Loudoun County will hold a public input meeting on June 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Smart’s Mill Middle School in Leesburg to gather feedback on the Rt.

15 Lucketts Bypass alignment options. Residents may submit comments online or by phone until June 18.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Native Howl Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets from $39 — Experience an unforgettable evening with The Native Howl in a fantastic venue.

The Broken Hearts - Tom Petty Tribute

7-11 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticketed event — Celebrate the legacy of Tom Petty with a tribute from dedicated musicians honoring his music and life.