Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of June.
Good morning, Leesburg.
Ashburn’s All American Steakhouse closed Tuesday after the landlord posted a legal notice terminating its lease plus the closure repeats a similar incident in February when the restaurant briefly reopened for Super Bowl Sunday, and online orders remain unfilled.
More than 40 local authors will be featured at the Lansdowne Literary Festival on June 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Lansdowne Woods Clubhouse in Leesburg.
The new high school, Thornton Summit High School, was named by the Loudoun County School Board on Tuesday, Jun.
23, at the campus adjoining Watson Mountain Middle School (41634 Steeplechase Loop Drive) and will open at the start of the 2028-2029 school year with space for 2,100 students.
Loudoun County Public Schools announced its newest high school will be named Thornton Summit High School (honoring a prominent Black family).
Officials said more details about construction and enrollment will be shared as the project develops.
Opponents of a planned transmission project donated green space to the Loudoun County School Board to block a proposed route and preserve the neighborhood.
Officials will review the donation's impact on the route before moving ahead with the project.
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.
Yoga Body Sculpt with Holly
10-11 a.m. — The Branch - Restaurant & Bowling — Bring your mat and water — An energizing yoga and body sculpting session to tone your muscles and boost your flexibility.
Loudoun County Fair Honey Show
5-11 p.m. — The Loudoun County Fair — Free entry — Celebrate the art of honey making with various honey classes and showcase your products.
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