Leesburg
Today
Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday deferred a decision on a Leesburg-area data center proposal by JK Land Holdings for a 22-acre site near the Leesburg Executive Airport. The board will reexamine the proposal at its July 15 meeting — members remain divided over power infrastructure issues — as local concerns grow about the regional grid. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Loudoun supervisors approved a study to see if tiny homes can expand affordable housing and tasked the Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board with preparing a white paper—covering costs, financing options, and development models—to be finished by the end of the year. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Oaklawn Developers filed a lawsuit against Leesburg after the town denied its application to build a 450,000 square foot data center along the Dulles Greenway in January, alleging that the decision violated the Town Plan and zoning rules. The developer spent over $23 million on project infrastructure in the Oaklawn neighborhood—claiming the application met all requirements—and seeks a five-day trial in January 2027. Loudoun Now
- ➤ County supervisors approved $125,000 to install five pole-mounted speed display signs along Beacon Hill Drive, Bold Venture Drive, and Farm Market Road in the 226-home Beacon Hill neighborhood— a plan requested by the Beacon Hill Community Association after a March study found most motorists exceed the 25 mph limit. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Lt. W. Mike Holman and Officer Larry Michelli have been named Purcellville’s Officers of the Year after town officers cast anonymous votes—Holman joined in April 2024 with over 20 years of law enforcement experience and Michelli, who joined in 2022, now mentors new officers and participates in community programs. Loudoun Now
- ➤ The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a job fair on July 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the ADAMS Center on Sugarland Road in Sterling where local government and private employers will offer jobs in health care, law enforcement, maintenance, and other fields. Loudoun County
- ➤ County supervisors approved Dominion Energy's plan to build a 36.5-mile transmission line along existing rights-of-way in south Loudoun, including 4.8 miles from the Mosby substation to the planned Wishing Star substation. The plan calls for replacing old lattice towers with new monopole towers (only three segments need widening) to keep the line mostly in the current corridor and limit its impact on nearby homes. Loudoun Now
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Melanie Pearl Live Music Event
6 p.m. — Flying Ace Farm — 21+ only — Enjoy an evening of live music in a scenic farm setting.
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Live Music with Gary Smallwood
3-6 p.m. — Barnhouse Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy handcrafted beers while soaking in the sounds of Gary Smallwood.
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Spanish Language & Culture Camp
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Destiny School of the Arts — Cost info not provided — Participate in a week-long immersion into the vibrant cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.
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Firefly Revue: An Enchanting Evening of Improv Comedy
7:30-9:45 p.m. — NextStop Theatre Company — Tickets not specified — Enjoy an unscripted evening filled with laughter and creativity driven by audience suggestions.
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Leesburg Farmers Market
8 AM – 12 PM — Leesburg Farmers Market — Free samples available — Enjoy local produce, wine, and community spirit this summer season.
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High School Open Gym Event
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Fitwize 4 Kids Ashburn — Cost not specified — High school athletes can prepare for cheer tryouts in a focused training environment.
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Oil Pastels Art Skills Camp
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Destiny School of the Arts — Check website for cost details — A vibrant, week-long exploration of color and creativity for young artists.
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Carmina Burana
2-6 p.m. — Filene Center — Performances scheduled — Experience the powerful and passionate music of Carmina Burana performed live.
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The Enchanted Forest
8-9 p.m. — NextStop Theatre Company — $20 off VIP experience available — Experience a magical realm filled with aerial acrobatics and captivating illusions.
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Mountain Highway: Loudoun County Fair
6-10 p.m. — Bluemont Fair — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening with bluegrass, country, and gospel music from Mountain Highway at the Loudoun County Fair in Leesburg.
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