Good morning, Leesburg.

SimplyBe Coffee held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25 at Giant Food — 1000 E.

Main Street in Purcellville, where community members and local leaders gathered. The new store operates Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and aims to empower its team and build local ties.

Eva Air launched the first nonstop flight from Dulles to Taipei, and the service now operates four days a week using a Boeing 787-9.

Local officials gathered on Friday at Dulles to mark the start of the roughly 7,800-mile route.

Researchers say Virginia's daily arrival flights will jump 14.7% during the Fourth of July week, with cancellations up 257.9% and flights delayed over three hours rising 107.7% compared to the rest of the year.

The report shows how holiday travel changes flight operations in Virginia.

The Planning Commission approved Loudoun County Public Schools' plan to repurpose the former Arcola Elementary on Marrwood Drive as the View Transition Academy for post-high school students with disabilities.

The career school will expand the 44,552 sqft building to 63,634 sqft and enroll 100 students in fall 2028 after ratification.

Fairfax County leaders tasked Chairman Jeff McKay to request that the Potomac River be exempt from a potential Virginia drought emergency declaration to secure drinking water supplies.

The measure safeguards service for more than 2.2 million residents in the region.

Governor Spanberger proposed restoring funding for the Oak Hill state park project — a 1,200-acre historic estate once home to President James Monroe.

The proposal awaits a vote by the Virginia General Assembly on Monday, June 29 to secure tens of millions in committed funds.

Permits have been secured and construction for the new DTC Expo Center at Dulles Town Center in Sterling is underway — the 120,000 sqft facility will host trade shows and events and is set to open in late October or early November.

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.