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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Before the Purcellville Cannons game on May 29, a pregame ceremony celebrated EE Reed East Coast’s donation of a new $189,000 warning track at historic Fireman’s Field; the update will enhance player safety and preserve this beloved local landmark. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services is launching the free Lemonade Stand LIVE Concert Series this summer to bring children’s music to parks. The series starts Thursday, June 25 at Franklin Park in Purcellville (first 100 registered receive a bucket hat) and will include events at several county parks. Blue Ridge Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New owners transformed the longtime Dulles Landing boba tea and dessert shop 5T Ice into Meltz Scoop & Sip, offering milk teas, smoothies, and fresh-scooped ice cream near the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Highway 50. The Burn
- ➤ 5 Tara Indian Cuisine has moved and rebranded as Marigold Banquet Hall in Sterling at 21015 Dulles Town Circle; the venue will soon open as a private events space and dining restaurant. The Burn
- ➤ Scott and Becky Harris invite locals to experience the refreshed tasting room at Catoctin Creek Distilling Company in downtown Purcellville. The Grand Re-Opening will occur at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, featuring extended hours, improved seating, expanded cocktail and mocktail menus — reservations and walk-ins are welcome. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Badd Pizza in South Riding closed permanently as of yesterday (June 1) after announcing the closure on social media, and its other locations in McLean, Falls Church, and Alexandria remain open. The Burn
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County Public Schools is beginning its three-week graduation season after hosting a virtual ceremony for distance learners last week. North Star School will hold its first in-person ceremony on June 3 (10:30 a.m.) and other schools are scheduled to celebrate until June 18. Loudoun Now
- ➤ After 16 years as provost, Julie Leidig retired in May after transforming NOVA's Loudoun Campus from a small college into a major center for dual enrollment and workforce training. Her work improved facilities & strengthened community ties that now boost local education. Loudoun Now
- ➤ The Loudoun Education Foundation provided 200 graduating seniors from Park View, Dominion and Tuscarora with used laptops today; the computers were updated by ACCESS Academy with support from Microsoft and Sycamore Sustainable Electronics Recycling to help students complete schoolwork. Loudoun Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Corporation Commission Chair Kelsey Bagot urged new energy solutions at Loudoun County’s annual Energy + Environment Forum held on Saturday at the Academies of Loudoun; she explained that a rebuilt power grid can help manage rising data center demand while protecting local communities. Loudoun Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On June 14, the inaugural Four Nations Cup grass polo tournament will take place at Great Meadow in The Plains. National teams from the US, UK, Argentina, and Pakistan will compete in semifinal matches at 11 a.m. and finals at 2 p.m. (Tickets and sponsorships are available.) Inside Nova
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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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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.
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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.
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