Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Leesburg.
💼 Business
A group of friends from South Riding opened the first Northern Virginia Crispy Cones franchise at 23710 Schooler Plaza in Brambleton today.
See's Candies is set to open a seasonal store at Dulles Town Center in Loudoun County, near Dick's Sporting Goods, for the upcoming holiday season + the new shop will offer a familiar treat for local candy lovers.
See’s Candies will open a seasonal store at Dulles Town Center (Loudoun County) near Dick's Sporting Goods for the upcoming holiday season.
Founded in 1921, the brand is known for its retro candy boxes and sweets for gifts.
🎭 Culture
On Sunday, the Oatlands mansion hosted a fundraiser featuring croquet, lawn bowling and a tribute to Jacqueline Mars for her help with restoring the historic estate (including work on the greenhouse and portico columns).
A plaque honoring her will be installed under the magnolia tree.
Northern Virginia Performing Arts brings Dear Evan Hansen (High School Edition) back to Franklin Park Arts Center in Purcellville for four performances Sept.
25–27, featuring local teen performers and ticket prices from $14 to $25.
🏛️ Government
On Sept. 17, the Loudoun County Planning Commission asked for more details on water use & nearby well impacts before moving forward with a 142-acre recreation complex near Purcellville.
Commissioners voted to return the proposal for another work session in October.
The Purcellville Planning Commission is discussing next steps for the Western Loudoun Recreation Center to offer new indoor + outdoor spaces as residents call for more recreational options.
Since Sept. 17, Loudoun County removed the traffic signal at the Rt.
9/Rt. 287 intersection and shifted traffic into a single-lane roundabout configuration. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to slow down and follow posted signs as construction continues through winter 2027.
Leesburg officials confirmed lane closures began on Edwards Ferry Road on Sept.
21 to manage local traffic.
🏥 Health
Loudoun County completed its new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center—a 20,500 sqft facility offering 24/7 psychiatric care, crisis assessment, and short-term stabilization.
Officials held a ribbon cutting Saturday, Sept. 19 in Leesburg, and the center will open in October.
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