Leesburg
Today
Friday, June 13th, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Meadow Foundation will host its annual Big Boom celebration on Friday, July 4 at its 374-acre park in The Plains—featuring a fireworks display set to music, a Flying Circus Air Show with vintage biplanes, and interactive family activities such as pony rides, a petting zoo, and a rock-climbing wall. Tickets cost $60 per car when purchased in advance and tailgate packages and VIP passes go on sale starting June 10. Blue Ridge Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Plaza Mexico—a small Mexican restaurant chain from Maryland—opened its first Virginia location at Dulles Landing shopping center in Loudoun County, taking over the space once occupied by Coal Fire Pizza. The restaurant serves a menu with chips and guac, taco salad, nachos, Pollo Adado, fajitas, quesadillas and burritos. The Burn
- ➤ California Tortilla closed its last Loudoun location at Brambleton Town Center, and a photo confirmed the sign has been removed while the phone now goes to a generic voicemail. Other county sites had closed earlier, and no new tenant has been named for the space — marking the chain’s gradual exit from the area. The Burn
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg Town Council endorsed a public art project to place 10 heart sculptures around town to highlight local artist talent. The commission will call for artist submissions and seek private sponsorship to cover the estimated $35,000 cost with installations planned at the Town Green, Olde Izaak Walton Park, Ida Lee Park and Thomas Balch Library — key town intersections will also be considered. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County will hold three public meetings to gather community feedback for a planning study on the Cascades Library and Senior Center Complex; the sessions are set for June 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, July 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Cascades Library, and July 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 at the Senior Center. Loudoun County
- ➤ Community members gathered Thursday to protest ICE arrests at Sterling Immigration Court and a deal by the Sheriff’s Office to turn over inmates — protesters say 25 people detained left families feeling unsafe. They demanded that law enforcement end the agreement — arguing that the practice harms community trust. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Loudoun County launched an interactive online zoning ordinance platform that makes land use rules easier to access + the new system offers tools such as a land use lookup and development calculators, replacing the old PDF format after nearly four years of public input. Blue Ridge Leader
-
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.
-
Young Birders Walk at Banshee Reeks
8 a.m. — Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve — Registration required — Explore a birding hotspot with young enthusiasts and learn about local avian species.
-
South American Wine Exploration
6 p.m. — Vino Bistro — $110-$120 — Experience a five-course dinner showcasing the vibrant flavors of South American wines.
-
Melanie Pearl Live Music Event
6 p.m. — Flying Ace Farm — 21+ only — Enjoy an evening of live music in a scenic farm setting.
-
Live Music with Gary Smallwood
3-6 p.m. — Barnhouse Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy handcrafted beers while soaking in the sounds of Gary Smallwood.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The goal is to be a vessel, to get yourself out of the way.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Leesburg Today
Welcome to the Leesburg Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Leesburg, Virginia community. If you like the Leesburg Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Leesburg.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Leesburg and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Leesburg Today
A free Leesburg community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://leesburgtodaynews.com/sitemap