Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Leesburg.
About 40 Purcellville residents attended a public session on Sept 17 at Harmony Middle School to voice concerns over water — noise and traffic from the proposed Valley Commerce Center.
The developer, JK Land, hosted the meeting to explain the plan and address local worries.
Santos O. Muñoz and Jonathon A.
Pepper are competing for the Dulles District seat on the Loudoun County School Board as board chair Melinda M. Mansfield is not running for re-election+ the candidates will soon share their plans with voters.
At a Sept. 16 Loudoun County School Board committee meeting, Chief Rae Mitchell presented LCPS discipline data showing that 930 students—about 1.1% of the student body—were suspended and 4,524—3.7%—were reported to law enforcement, marking the highest numbers in at least four years. Mitchell said the drop from 4.6% in police reports is linked to dropping nine violation types from mandatory reporting—an effort that may affect future discipline records.
Lauren E. Shernoff is running unopposed for the Leesburg School Board seat—she remains the only candidate in the Loudoun County district.
Loudoun County is considering a highway bypass around Lucketts and residents have met to share alternative ideas — officials will review these suggestions in the coming days.
Starting Monday, driving over the speed limit in a Leesburg school zone will cost drivers $100 under a new state program announced by the Leesburg Police—fines will be issued immediately for violations.
Early voting in Virginia starts today—opening a six-week period for voters to cast ballots in races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and all 100 legislative seats.
Loudoun County residents and local leaders in Ashburn attended a public hearing on September 18th to protest the proposed routes for the Golden to Mars transmission line and push for an underground option — they argued that this alternative would lower visual and environmental impacts.
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.
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