Good morning, Leesburg.

A proposal to convert flex-warehouse space near Sterling into data centers and a utility substation received a county Planning Commission recommendation of approval this week.

The plan would rezone 17 acres to allow up to 600,000 square feet of data center use—staff raised issues with building design, transportation, and wildlife habitats that must be resolved before the project can move forward.

On July 10, Glenn Youngkin announced that ORBCOMM Inc.—a leader in industrial IoT—will set up its global headquarters in Sterling and invest up to $3 million to create at least 51 jobs pending Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approval on July 15.

The company will expand into 22,000 square feet of office space to boost its market role.

Activate, a new active gaming venue, is set to open soon in a 9,200 s.f. space at Cascades Marketplace in Sterling — located next to Taco Bamba and near a planned Starbucks drive-thru coffee shop — as the first facility of its kind in Virginia.

Two Honduran nationals pleaded guilty to charges of illegally buying and shipping ammunition and firearm parts from a Sterling residence; Pinto Serrano (29) admitted to smuggling goods and remains under a 2013 removal order while both face sentencing on Sept.

24 with potential prison terms of up to 15 years.

Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains announced that three Loudoun County high school graduates, Parker Price of Loudoun Valley High and Graydon Berlik and D.J.

Bundick of Woodgrove High, have received the Jane Pratt and Jed Shilling Blue Ridge Education Award—each earning a grant from $1,000 to $2,500 to support college studies and environmental work.

U.S. Senators Warner and Kaine announced $15,553,713 in federal funding from the FAA Airport Improvement Program to boost Virginia airports.

The funds will upgrade key infrastructure at six airports—Richmond International, Emporia-Greensville Regional, Leesburg Executive, Manassas Regional, Shenandoah Valley Regional, and Lonesome Pine.

Loudoun County has released the 2025 Apartment Guide and an online map that lists both market-rate and affordable rentals in the county — available in English and Spanish.

Residents can search by school zone and check for accessibility features and communities for older adults.

The Upper Loudoun Juniors All Star Team won the state title in Tazewell this week and now will play in the regional tournament in Bridgewater starting July 19+ they defeated Lancaster 8 to 3 to capture the title and will face Georgia's state champions as they aim for a spot at the Junior Little League World Series in Taylor, MI, Aug 3 to 10.

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.

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.

Leesburg Farmers Market

8 AM – 12 PM — Leesburg Farmers Market — Free samples available — Enjoy local produce, wine, and community spirit this summer season.

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.

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.

Carmina Burana

2-6 p.m. — Filene Center — Performances scheduled — Experience the powerful and passionate music of Carmina Burana performed live.

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.

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.

High School Open Gym

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Fitwize 4 Kids Ashburn — Free entry — Inviting high school athletes to enhance their skills in a supportive setting.

Week 7 - Rising Grade 1 Program

9 AM - 3 PM — Green Hedges School — Cost details not provided — Engage young learners in a full-day rising grade program for an enriching week of activities.