Good morning, Leesburg.

The Starbucks kiosk at Dulles Town Center has remained closed since April while new equipment and furniture are being installed + mall management said it will reopen once the 25-year-old kiosk is updated.

Sheetz will open its 10th Loudoun County location today at 8 a.m. at 42946 Piccadilly Plaza in Ashburn, where grand opening festivities begin at 9 a.m. The event features giveaways, free coffee, a ribbon-cutting with local officials at 10:45 a.m., and food donation incentives to support local nonprofits.

The Starbucks kiosk at DTC has been closed since April for upgrades, and mall management says it plans to reopen in a few weeks (its 25-year-old setup now needs new furniture and equipment).

Ketoctin Church was built in 1854 and overlooks a large cemetery with headstones from the Revolutionary, Civil, and 1812 wars; the site lies off Ketoctin Church Road near Allder School Road north of Purcellville (a window into local heritage).

Loudoun County is warning residents of extreme heat today with a heat index of 107 degrees and forecasting up to 112 degrees by Friday; community centers are open for cooling while the homeless shelter near Leesburg offers extended drop-in hours (8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) through July 4.

Years of effort led the General Assembly to authorize the acquisition of Oak Hill, a historic 1,250-acre estate near Aldie, for a future state park.

The move, backed by local, state, and federal funding commitments, aims to preserve President Monroe's former home for public use.

Purcellville Council Member Susan Khalil said citizens should conserve water amid drought warnings, but the county’s approval of a major industrial project in western Loudoun (the Valley Commerce Center) contradicts its own planning promises and raises trust concerns among residents.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Virginia’s first agrivoltaics law at Aldie Farm on June 17, establishing a legal framework that lets farmers combine solar energy with ongoing crop production — a measure designed to preserve farmland and boost renewable power.

Over 500 residents gathered at the Lovettsville Game Club on June 30 to learn about the proposed 260-mile, 765-kV Valley North power line project and share their concerns over its impact.

The project team will return in November to update plans and hold a public comment session.

Local psychologist Dr. Mike explains how parents can help children with noise sensitivity and misophonia by planning quiet spaces and using noise-canceling headphones.

His guide offers practical ideas to ease distress during summer events (drawing from his Ashburn-based practice).

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.