Good morning, Leesburg.

Halal Munchies is planning to open a new restaurant at the Riverside Square retail center in Ashburn after Black Hog BBQ left nearly a year ago.

The chain, known for its burgers, chicken sandwiches & fries, has locations in other states and has not announced when it will open in the area.

Caramella Cafe plans to open in the former Cheng’s Oriental Restaurant spot at Parc City Center off Route 7 in Sterling—managed by the Iskandar Restaurant Group and offering Lebanese cuisine with flatbreads baked in a pizza oven.

Construction is underway on the space but the opening date has not yet been announced.

Over 300 visitors toured the JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary near Lucketts during a self-guided open house this weekend, according to the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy.

The event drew extra attention to county bypass plans that could isolate the habitat—threatening migration paths and the life of over 1,000 species.

U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam said Monday that a threat email from a constituent in August warned of violence at his Leesburg office — prompting enhanced security measures for his office, home and public events.

U.S. Capitol Police and local authorities investigated the case and filed a temporary protective order ahead of a hearing set to decide its permanence.

Loudoun County will begin early voting on September 19 at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration at 750 Miller Dr. — the office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and all non-provisional ballot requests and voter registrations must be submitted by October 24.

Loudoun County leaders broke ground on the new Leesburg South Fire and Rescue Station on Monday at the intersection of The Woods Road and Evergreen Mills Road to serve the south side of Leesburg and nearby areas with a new engine, tanker, ambulance and hazardous materials unit in a 26,000—square-foot facility. The $30,042,038 project will include living quarters, offices, apparatus bays and training areas and is scheduled for completion in winter.

Loudoun County Treasurer Henry C.

Eickelberg announced a new online tax payment portal that lets residents pay business, personal property and real estate taxes easily—using options like Apple Pay, Venmo, and others. The portal lets taxpayers consolidate accounts, schedule future payments and print their bills while traditional methods remain available.

Purcellville Town Council approved funding requests for a new water treatment plant and improvements at the Eastgate Drive intersection to address water safety issues from high PFAS levels.

The council also approved a budget change to replace a failed foam fire system at the wastewater treatment plant+ the town may need a loan if funds are delayed.

From Sept. 4 to Sept.

7, regional partners led by Claude Moore Opportunities held a four-day training at the George Mason University Center for Community Mental Health (GMU CCHM) to build networks for suicide prevention in Virginia as about 30 trainees prepared to launch the Sources of Strength program in schools and community groups.

Families in Loudoun County have a new dental option at SmileCity Pediatric Dentistry in Lansdowne Town Center—this locally owned practice, led by Dr. Mark Adabi and Dr. SK Adabi, uses a playful LEGO theme to help children build strong dental habits.

Spineshank Live Performance

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — $20+ — Experience the explosive energy of Spineshank, the iconic late 90's metal band.

Crossroads Music Festival 2025 featuring Sister Hazel

6-10 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets available — Experience live music from Sister Hazel at the vibrant Crossroads Music Festival.

703 TCG Show

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Village Pickle — Ticketed entry — Experience the return of the 703 TCG Show with 175 vendor tables and exciting giveaways.

HSA Varsity Football Game at LSA

7:30 p.m. — 19623 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA — Not specified — Watch as the Loudoun Sports Academy takes on Hewlett Sports Academy in a home conference football match.

2025 Leesburg Airshow

8 AM – 5 PM — Leesburg Executive Airport — Free entry — Experience thrilling aerobatics, skydiving, and family-friendly activities at this exciting airshow.

Life Of Agony with Jasta

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Life Of Agony backed by the grit of Jasta.

Alien Ant Farm with Finger Eleven and BRKN LOVE

7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of rock as Alien Ant Farm takes the stage with Finger Eleven and BRKN LOVE.

Buckcherry Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticketed event — Rock out with Buckcherry and enjoy a night of high-energy music.

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

7-10 AM — Tally Ho Theater — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of a tribute to one of rock's beloved bands.

Mamma Mania - ABBA Tribute

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying hits of ABBA in a vibrant tribute show that captures the essence of the 1970s.