Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
Good morning, Leesburg.
Today, the community will hold a memorial at FF Trevor Brown Memorial Park at 347 Silver Ridge Drive in Seneca Ridge to honor firefighter Trevor Brown who died in February.
The park has a 4.5-ton rock with a plaque—using his own words—and a big oak tree that mark a place of healing for neighbors.
The At Home home decor store in Leesburg stayed open after plans to close were reversed—employees learned the update late Thursday after store management and the landlord renegotiated the lease.
The closing and sale signs were removed as the business returned to normal operations.
Loudoun County Public Schools contracted Volt AI to install artificial intelligence-powered cameras that look for weapons and risky behavior in every school as part of nearly $8 million in safety upgrades approved in January.
The division also changed its policy at high school football games by allowing only clear bags and by testing metal detectors this fall—measures aimed at boosting safety.
During a special meeting Friday night, Purcellville Town Council placed Town Manager Kwasi Fraser (facing bid rigging and commercial fraud charges) on administrative leave with pay following his arrest on July 23.
Assistant Town Manager Diana Hays (named interim) will manage town operations as Fraser and Council Vice Mayor Ben Nett are expected to appear in Loudoun County Circuit Court Monday morning.
The Town of Leesburg's maps portal was honored with a Special Achievement in Geographic Information Systems Award when Town GIS Manager Jesse Kucenic received it at the 2025 ESRI User Conference in San Diego—marking the site as one of 197 recognized worldwide among 100,000 clients. This award highlights the town's commitment to maintaining a best practices GIS operation.
Homeowners associations sent letters to the School Board urging it to join the review of Dominion Energy’s plan to build the Golden to Mars transmission line that will pass near local schools.
The board, which rejected easement requests and favored underground options earlier, will have until Sept. 9 to file its participation ahead of a Sept. 18 hearing at Rock Ridge High School.
Budget Officer Tamara Keesecker presented updated forecasts on Monday to the Town Council showing data center computer equipment taxes could range from $91 million to $115 million over the next 10 years as earlier installations spiked revenues that will depreciate faster by 2030.
Staff recommended using this revenue for recurring payments and managing risk since future income might drop if banks or tax-exempt groups lease space — the council will review these details again in its September budget meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Uncaged - Zac Brown Tribute
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the definitive tribute to Zac Brown Band with powerful harmonies and electrifying live performances.
The Lacs Concert
7-10 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying live performance from The Lacs in Leesburg.
Genealogy Club Interest Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — Free entry — Help establish a Genealogy Club while exploring your ancestral roots and connecting with others.
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