Good morning, Leesburg.

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, NOVA Parks, and Friends of the W&OD Trail host an e-bike and e-scooter safety class on Saturday, Aug.

1, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot outside Carolina Brothers Pit Barbecue at 20694 Ashburn Road — members learn Virginia laws and safe riding practices.

Work is underway at 17 South King in downtown Leesburg for a new Kilwins store serving ice cream, fudge and chocolates; a second location is planned for Brambleton Town Center in Ashburn (local franchisee Nancy Carter will announce the opening date soon) (details pending).

Tune Up, a men's grooming salon, opened today in Ashburn at Loudoun Station center off Shellhorn Road, next door to Burger 21.

The new location is Tune Up’s first in Virginia and offers haircuts, shaves, beard trims, manicures, pedicures plus two free drinks with each service.

Purcellville resident Madyson Blizzard was crowned Miss Virginia Teen USA 2026 on Jul.

18 and will represent the state at Miss Teen USA in Miami on Aug. 26; the school graduate supports youth nutrition with her initiative (The Light Within) and cookbook Girl Dinner, donating 10% of profits to mentorship.

Acclaimed harpist Dr. Alyson Kanne will perform Bach's masterpieces on the harp at the Wheatland Concert Series (featuring selections from the Goldberg Variations and French Suite) at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.

22, with a French wine dinner following.

QTS Data Centers has become the title partner for the future Science Center in Sterling (thanks to a $1 million gift for the Launch the Future Campaign).

The center is under construction and is set to open in mid-2027 as part of the statewide Science Museum network.

Leesburg is updating its stormwater resiliency plan and is asking residents to share information about flooding.

The public input will help shape future measures to improve stormwater management in the city.

After the state commission denied suspending Dominion Energy's transmission project on July 20, Rep. Subramanyam proposed a Route 606 alignment on July 21 to protect neighborhoods + school grounds.

He urged officials to review this alternative option before final decisions are made.

Active Infrastructure plans to build 3.25 million sqft of data centers on a 325-acre site along Evergreen Mills Road and the proposal is set for review by the Planning Commission today.

County staff oppose the rezoning as a departure from current zoning practices.

Leesburg installed its second painted crosswalk yesterday on South King Street at the W&OD Trail crossing to raise awareness for Callen's Cause, a nonprofit that supports SIDS research.

The nonprofit will host a program on Aug. 1 at Georgetown Park to share its work with local families.

R&D Baseball Academy is requesting Board of Supervisors zoning exceptions to expand its training center near Hamilton—seeking to increase staff, building space, and reduce setback distances; the board will decide in September.

Neighbors object to the plan, citing safety and traffic concerns while some athletes support the change.

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.