Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
Good morning, Leesburg.
The annual Battle of Braddock volleyball fundraiser tournament returns tonight at Light Ridge High School's gymnasium featuring teams from Gum Spring, Lunsford, and Willard.
The event supports Play 4 All (a local charity for accessible playgrounds) and includes a tie-dye contest for team shirts.
Soko Butcher & Deli opened a new gourmet sandwich shop at 15 Loudoun Street SE downtown Leesburg today, drawing local residents who sampled its extensive menu including sandwiches, breakfast items, salads, wings, and loaded fries.
A new Sheetz gas station and convenience store is set to open Tuesday, July 2 at the Village Center at Belmont Greene in Loudoun County.
The store will feature a fast-food restaurant and refresh a small shopping center that once housed a Bloom grocery store.
A new Kilwins ice cream and candy shop will open later this year at Brambleton Town Center near the A&A Music school + Regal Fox movie theater.
AAA said gas prices in Virginia have climbed above $4 a gallon ahead of Memorial Day weekend—Friday’s average was $4.43, with some southwest areas offering lower rates.
Leesburg drivers may notice similar trends as holiday travel increases fuel demand.
Four School Board members were appointed to a new select committee to oversee negotiations over the agreement that governs the School Resource Officer program, with the decision made on May 21.
Leesburg has closed on its purchase of Rock Spring Farm (a 13-acre tract) along West Loudoun Street in its historic district.
The town council approved the $5.8 million deal but has not yet decided how to use the property.
A McLean doctor warns that warmer weather and a mild winter have increased tick activity in backyards today.
He advises residents to trim their yards, use repellent, and perform tick checks to reduce the risk of Lyme disease and other illnesses.
A new analysis shows that Virginia homes now cost about $165K more than a decade ago, reflecting a 66.6% rise in median price from March 2016 to March 2026 + high mortgage rates continue to pressure affordability.
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.
Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys
1-4 p.m. — Vanish Farmwoods Brewery — Cost not listed — Experience heartfelt country tunes from a local troubadour with a smooth voice and sincere lyrics.
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