Good morning, Leesburg.

Leesburg leaders celebrated a $6.3 million sidewalk project on May 29 that filled missing segments and enhanced drainage along Morven Park Road (preserving large spruce trees).

Mayor Kelly Burk said the project resulted from years of community meetings and created safer neighborhood connections.

Voting is underway for the 2026 Loudoun's Favorites Readers' Poll where readers submit picks in six sections - Community, Food and Drink, Places, Health and Wellness, People, and Businesses.

The poll will end Tuesday, June 30 and winners will be announced in July.

Construction is underway on the new Guacado Mexican Grill at AutoZone Center on East Market Street in Leesburg + the restaurant will be the brand's first Virginia site, although its opening date has not been announced.

Children's book authors Oge Mora and Rafael Lopez led a two-day literacy tour in Sterling last week, visiting elementary schools on Friday and hosting Rally for Reading with music, dancing + crafts at the Sterling Community Center on Saturday.

They highlighted creative storytelling and inspired kids to enjoy reading.

Ashburn’s first all-female hockey team, The Flying V’s, brings fun and surprises to Ashburn Ice House with bagpipes, homemade bread, and duck calls.

Created by captain Katie Eibner, the team adds a creative twist to local sports.

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.

Better Off Dead - Grateful Dead Tribute

7-10 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets starting at $21.70 — Experience the vibrant music of The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia through a passionate tribute band.

2026 JASON National Conference: Liminal Literacy in the STEM World

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Lansdowne Resort — Registration required — Explore innovative strategies to prepare students for a digital world at this engaging conference.