Good morning, Leesburg.

Backspin — an upscale sports bar and event venue featuring golf simulators, billiards and private party rooms — is set to occupy the 12,000 sqft space formerly known as The Zone at Loudoun Station center in Ashburn.

Owner Max Zhang plans to open the venue in spring next year.

Mike Golino (a longtime county resident) launched Piazza di Gogo's in downtown Leesburg to bring Italian flavors and a lively dining scene to local food lovers.

A writer retraced George Washington’s footsteps along historic Vestal’s Gap Road on Presidents Day 2025, stopping at Lanesboro’s one-room schoolhouse and noting local generosity (a park and nature preserve donated by Claude Moore).

He plans a return when the weather is milder.

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy (LWC) found that salt levels in eastern Loudoun streams exceeded EPA thresholds during tests from June 2024 to July 2025, with Leesburg sites reaching over 3,700 ppm.

LWC advises residents to reduce salt use on roads to help keep waterways healthy.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Joshua Wolinski explains that too cautious an approach may prevent savings from growing enough to beat inflation.

Leesburg residents are encouraged to balance risk so their money can grow steadily over time.

Local columnist Charlie Houston says VDOT’s old practices for unpaved road repairs in western Loudoun mean fixes do not last, as a test on Route 698 was undone when a grader leveled its crown.

He adds that a fatal accident on Hurley Lane raises concerns that paved roads may let drivers go too fast.

Dr. Mike (clinical psychologist at Pipeline Plaza) offers guidance for parents adjusting to an empty nest by advising self-care, journaling, and reconnecting with loved ones.

His suggestions help families find renewed purpose and self-discovery during this significant life transition.