Good morning, Leesburg.

On July 30, community members gathered at the Flying Ace Farm brewery in Lovettsville (signing petitions, reviewing maps, and buying yard signs) to oppose a proposed 765kV transmission line.

They hope the event will spark more local efforts to influence the project.

Hare & Hen children's boutique has just opened at 26 West Market Street in downtown Leesburg.

The store offers heirloom toys, children's clothing and books for imaginative play as part toy shop and boutique, run by mother-and-daughter duo Lisa Burke and Kaitlyn Burke Tureaud.

Abernathy & Spencer partnered with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and nine HOAs to donate nearly 1,000 native trees and shrubs to fight invasive species in Leesburg; HOAs will care for part of the donation until restoration projects are ready for planting.

Construction has begun on the McLister at King + Royal project at 2 Royal St, where a new mixed-use building for retail, offices and apartments will replace an old barn and is expected to finish in about a year.

Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk attended the groundbreaking ceremony in downtown.

The sign has been installed at The Picklr, a new 30,000 sqft indoor pickleball facility at Cascades Markeplace in Sterling, as the owners aim for a September opening despite delays.

The facility will offer 10 courts, a pro shop, coaching, league play and tournaments.