Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Leesburg.
Leesburg residents flying through Reagan National may face delays due to America 250 events featuring military flyovers, fireworks, and airspace restrictions.
Airlines have adjusted schedules, but travelers on July 3 and 4 should check flight details + plan extra time.
The Malone family purchased 5 and 7 N.
King St. and will transform the Downtown Saloon site into a traditional Irish pub with renovations starting this summer and a fall opening planned in downtown Leesburg.
According to the landlord, Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse will open at Cascades Overlook Town Center in Sterling to replace the former Chuy’s Tex-Mex restaurant + further details are pending.
The Town’s Technology & Communications Commission will host Cyber Safety for Kids on Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m. at Thomas Balch Library (208 West Market Street) to teach children and caregivers about safe online habits.
A local letter thanked Blue Ridge Middle School and Waterford Elementary School for their dedicated staff and nurturing environment that help students succeed (including principals Brion Bell and Andrew Heironimus).
A student at Lightridge High School proposed a board with ten plaques honoring veterans for review by the School Board; the plan, with an estimated cost of ($8,000), may be installed in fall if approved, and she worked with teachers and military members to shape her proposal.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed bills defining agrivoltaics at the Piedmont Environmental Council’s community farm in Aldie on June 17.
The pilot project—combining solar panels with crops—creates a framework for future energy incentives that support local farming and clean energy efforts.
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.
Sporting JAX vs. Loudoun United FC
7-11 p.m. — Segra Field — Tickets required — Celebrate 703 Night with the excitement of a thrilling soccer match in Leesburg.
Robotics Brick Master Camp
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM — Providence Academy — Not specified — Build and program innovative Lego robots while enhancing engineering skills in a collaborative environment.
Birding Banshee
8 a.m. — Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve — Free entry — Discover the diverse bird species at the beautiful Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve.
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