Good morning, Leesburg.

BetterALife celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sept.

26 at the AC Hotel Marriott in Reston Town Center — debuting Voices of Hope, a new children’s choir that will perform at community events this winter. The nonprofit began with a $75 check to cover lunch debt and has helped thousands.

Leesburg residents have new sushi news as Shibuya Sushi & Bar plans to move into the 101 South King Street space.

The restaurant is hiring a head sushi chef and securing its liquor license (more details coming) to serve the busy corner.

Last week the Joint Architectural Review Board and Loudoun Preservation Society honored leading preservation projects in Loudoun with 15 awards, over $9,000 in grants and plaques given at historic properties in Leesburg and Middleburg—recognizing multi-generational efforts like those of the Rogers family.

Historic lime kilns stand along the W & OD Trail near Harrison Street where a marker notes their origins after the Civil War.

The relics once supported Leesburg's thriving limestone industry and now remind us of the town's rich past.

A recent report from Way.com finds that Virginia ranks eighth nationwide among auto mechanic wages, with technicians earning a mean of $29.62 per hour.

Local auto repair shops face challenges as many technicians leave over low pay while shop owners raise rates to counter the shortage.

A local farm tour in Western Loudoun showed that farmers are facing higher costs for equipment, diesel, and hay after Virginia declared a state of emergency for the hay shortage - some are adding agritourism to boost income and diversify revenue.

Loudoun County held a Sept.

24 town hall at the former GW campus — officials reviewed Amazon’s revised site plan for four data center buildings while residents raised concerns over air quality, water safety and property values, and Supervisor Briskman stressed tightening data center rules.

Loudoun County staff presented a revised mini bypass proposal with two roundabouts at the northern and eastern exits on Sept.

29 to address Rt.15 traffic congestion in Lucketts (cutting the adverse wildlife sanctuary impact from 30 to 10 acres). Public comment on the plan is open until Oct. 30.

Dulles Airport will change its flight paths this fall as maintenance starts on the center runway; pilots and travelers should expect possible delays during the work period.

Just over 1,000 acres near Leesburg, including more than half a mile of Potomac River frontage, entered the market last week when the Hibler and Prosperwell Tracts were listed for $40.6 million.

The AR-1 zoned property, under conservation easements, offers residential and commercial possibilities (including equestrian and agritourism options).