Good morning, Leesburg.

A hazardous materials incident in Ashburn caused $2 million in damage on Thursday when firefighters responded to a small structure fire triggered by an electrical failure with lithium-ion batteries + responders stabilized the scene by Friday without injuries.

On Friday morning, LCFR responded to an accidental kitchen fire at a Sterling home on North Garfield Road that caused $170,000 in damage; firefighters rescued three cats (one was pronounced deceased).

Crispy Cones has opened its dessert shop in Loudoun County today, kicking off its grand opening weekend.

Located at the Bram Quarter development in Ashburn's Brambleton community off Loudoun County Parkway at Evergreen Mills Road, the store offers special curated cones + custom creations.

Loudoun County Public Schools administrators are urging the School Board to use $20 million from a contingency fund to cover rising costs for the VIEW Transition Academy project near Aldie.

The academy, planned for 500 students, will open in 2028 after extensive renovations and additions to an existing building.

At a Tuesday retreat, the Loudoun County School Board debated limiting public comment periods at its bimonthly meetings but decided to keep the process as is.

Members raised concerns about restricting remarks (with some suggesting limits on repeat speakers) while noting the extra time needed for virtual comments.

The Planning Commission did not act on the county's proposal for a new rec center in western Loudoun due to concerns about groundwater, traffic, and light pollution (commissioners want to review water studies and hold a public meeting) before the item is considered again.

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Jonathan Marsceau was named state Dispatcher of the Year on Sept.

15 by the Virginia Sheriff’s Association. His award recognizes his dedication to public safety through CPR guidance and crisis intervention training.