Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, Leesburg.
Construction started on Curry Pizza House at Loudoun Station in Ashburn where it will take up about 2,000 s.f. next to Sola Salon Studios and the AMC theater.
The fast-casual restaurant will serve both classic pizza and South Asian dishes and will open in November — if progress remains steady — as part of new business growth in the area.
Purcellville Town Manager Kwasi Fraser and Vice Mayor Carl 'Ben' Nett—charged with felony bid rigging and commercial fraud over a $12,000 consulting contract—appeared in court Monday, and former senator Dick Black said the case is a weaponization of the justice system.
Loudoun County police arrested two suspected members of the Felony Lane Gang after a March investigation linked a stolen check cashed in Sterling and a theft from a Leesburg farm to similar crimes across Northern Virginia and Maryland—Rickie Noel, 21, was caught in Haines City while Freddrick Holmes, 28, was arrested in St. Croix County, and both now face charges for identity theft, credit card theft and grand larceny.
Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser appeared in court on Monday morning on multiple felony charges involving misuse of a law enforcement database and alleged government contract fraud—trial review is set for Sept.
4 while further motions will be filed in the cases.
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted a new Attainable Housing Loan Program at its June 17 meeting to support financing for affordable rental and homeownership housing—eligible for-profit and nonprofit developers must apply online with complete applications due by 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 1.
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.
Leesburg Festival of Kites and Crafts
11 AM - 5 PM — Ida Lee Park Recreation Center — Free admission — Celebrate creativity and community with colorful kites, local crafts, and family fun activities.
Shake The Room Band
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Friday Night Live! — Price not listed — Enjoy a night of unforgettable rock covers from the 90s and 00s.
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