Good morning, Leesburg.

Brightly colored conduits along Route 15 and Battlefield Parkway are part of an ongoing project to bury fiber optic cables for the QLoop system that will connect data centers between Leesburg and Frederick — the work led by Team Fishel is causing local traffic delays during rush hour.

Downtown Leesburg welcomed the opening of The Hotel Burg and The Huntōn restaurant during a ribbon-cutting event on July 29—marking a transformative project for the area.

A ribbon cutting on July 29 celebrated Hotel Burg’s grand opening at 208 S King Street where the boutique hotel was designed by Michael Graves Architecture and Madison Dale and blends an 1885 historic house with modern spaces like The Hunton restaurant, Diana Lounge, and The Chase club. Reservations begin Aug. 1 — Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk praised the project as a welcoming addition to the town’s historic district.

A visit to Broad Run Stream Valley Park showed how nature and suburbia mix on its walking trail—mature trees, a quiet fishing pond, and nearby homes highlight that natural spaces can thrive amid development.

This park offers Leesburg residents a peaceful place to enjoy the outdoors and experience nature close to home.

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews and mutual aid from Fairfax & Prince William counties are fighting multiple brush fires along Gum Spring Road that began near Lennox Hale Drive around 2:15 p.m. and Gum Spring Road was closed between Lennox Hale Drive and Ticonderoga Road at 2:50 p.m. as trees fell due to the fire, with no homes involved.

Loudoun County expanded affordable housing options when its Board adopted the new Attainable Housing Loan Program on June 17, which replaces two older programs to finance housing for renters and buyers—eligible developers must submit complete applications by 5 p.m., Monday, Sept.

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During a July 15 meeting, a pro-Palestinian speaker compared county supervisors to fascists and the board left the dais.

The incident adds to long-running tensions from prior debates over ceasefire requests and concerns about antisemitic rhetoric in the community — issues that continue to spark debate.

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.