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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SPARC hosted its 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast on July 12 at the American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax to raise $10,000 for its day programs that support adults with severe disabilities. At the event, Sen. Jennifer Boysko and Delegate David Reid received the Hero Award for their legislative leadership and commitment to disability rights. Blue Ridge Leader
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Loudoun County jury found Roger Lee Bentley guilty of felony Involuntary Manslaughter and three misdemeanor charges for his role in a Sterling home explosion that injured over a dozen people and killed one volunteer firefighter — a sentencing hearing is set for November 6th at 1 p.m. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ A Loudoun County jury found former propane technician Roger Bentley guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the Sterling home explosion that killed volunteer firefighter Trevor Brown in February 2024—he faces sentencing on Nov. 6 with a maximum of 13 years in prison. WTOP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg’s Commission on Public Art and Leesburg Movement are extending the call to artists until Aug. 1 to design two full-color asphalt murals along Lassiter Way. The murals, which must measure 10 to 16 feet, are part of a beautification project — selected artists will receive a $3,500 honorarium per mural. Loudoun Now
- ➤ A historical highway marker honoring lynching victim Charles Craven was dedicated in Leesburg on July 16 by state and local officials along with the NAACP Loudoun Branch and the Loudoun Freedom Center at the site of the old Potter’s Field. Charles Craven was killed in 1902 when a mob broke into the jail and no one was convicted, and local leaders say the marker is a way to face the town’s difficult past. Blue Ridge Leader
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and LCPS have launched the Heroes for Hornets School Supply Drive at Sully Elementary in Sterling to help students start the new school year strong — donations can be dropped off at any fire and rescue station, including headquarters in Leesburg, from July 20 through Aug. 13. Blue Ridge Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Michael Chapman and his team received the ACRU Defender Award on July 11 in Leesburg for their work with ICE under the 287(g) program. He said his deputies remain committed to upholding the Constitution while protecting citizens—an honor that reflects their strong partnerships with federal authorities. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Today, the Virginia Supreme Court upheld the SCC decision that denied Toll Road Investors Partnership II's request for higher Greenway tolls, finding the increases did not offer fair benefits to users—Loudoun County officials praised the ruling for protecting residents from extra road costs. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ The Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development will host free virtual lunch and learn sessions on fair housing law from July through September to help residents and housing professionals understand protections against discrimination. Each session—held on Wednesdays from 12 to 1 p.m.—will cover topics such as mental health, assistance animals, and national origin and does not require registration. Blue Ridge Leader
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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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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.
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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.
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Shot Thru The Heart - The Bon Jovi Experience
7:00-8:30 PM — Tally Ho Theater — Not specified — Experience the electrifying tribute to Bon Jovi's legendary music and showmanship.
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Loudoun Mini Athletes' Tri
8-11 a.m. — Broadlands Community Center — Registration required — Youth athletes gear up to splash, flash, and dash in this energetic triathlon event.
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LoCo Sprint Triathlon
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Broadlands Community Center — Registration required — Swim, bike, and run your way through the inaugural LoCo Sprint Tri.
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Kindergarten Boot Camp
9 AM – 3:30 PM — Destiny School of the Arts — Check website for cost — A dynamic program designed to prepare Pre-K campers for their exciting journey into kindergarten.
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Writing in Nature
11 AM - 12:30 PM — Morven Park Grounds — Registration required — Engage in a reflective writing experience amidst the beauty of nature guided by a seasoned expert.
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