Good morning, Leesburg.

Purcellville firefighter Allan Colby recalled his 9/11 response during the town’s annual ceremony at Fireman’s Field today, noting how he led his team to the Pentagon and urging the community to pass on those memories + honor everyday heroes.

In Loudoun County, the Wildlife Conservancy kicks off fall events with a Birds of Prey talk by falconer Liam McGranaghan on Sept.

30 at Rust Library. More programs including nature walks and a hawk-watching field trip are scheduled through Oct. 25 — most events are free, though some require advance registration.

A new sign for the upcoming Guacado Mexican Grill now hangs at the AutoZone Center off East Market Street in Leesburg where construction is underway; a second restaurant is set to begin work at Sterling Plaza.

Bank of Clarke and John Marshall Bank announced a merger of equals that will combine operations while retaining the Bank of Clarke name in key areas.

The deal is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.

Loudoun County will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, Sept.

22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Unison Store on Unison Road in Middleburg to discuss design guidelines for a historic overlay district intended to preserve the village's character.

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved $7.07M for attainable rental housing in Ashburn and Middleburg.

SCG Development gets $6.78M for a 72-unit project — with eight units for households earning ≤30% AMI — while Windy Hill Foundation received $287,900 for pre-development of six rental townhomes.