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Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Purcellville will host a Halloween party in Dillon’s Woods on Friday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 250 S. Nursery Avenue—this event will feature live music by local favorite Savash, a costume contest with cash prizes for all ages, a vendor village with festive food, and drinks from Hillsborough Winery and American Legion Post 293. Blue Ridge Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ledo Pizza reopened in Leesburg with new owners and a refreshed interior featuring updated decor, modern lighting, and new kitchen equipment—now serving rectangular pizza pies, calzones, wings, and tenders. The experienced team from Maryland, which also operates Dunkin’ and Vocelli Pizza, took over the historic location at Battlefield Shopping Center last week. The Burn
- ➤ Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg will host the Distilled Intelligence summit this week — entrepreneurs and investors will gather to explore new startup ideas. Loudoun Times-Mirror
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ RISE Academy in Leesburg welcomes 20 students this week as a new high school for those recovering from substance use disorders—students will receive traditional coursework alongside counseling and wellness sessions to help them stay on track. The academy, housed in a wing of The North Star School’s building, may expand its unique support program next year. WTOP
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Paul Gilbert received the nation’s top park conservation award— the Cornelius Amory Pugsley Medal—last month for helping to save more than 3,500 acres with NOVA Parks. After 20 years as executive director, he is now assisting in the transition to new leader Justin Wilson and will soon offer his expertise to other groups. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County government is holding an online surplus auction with items including children’s wooden lockers, a RIDGID table saw and a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 heavy duty truck—bidders must register for free on Public Surplus as the auction closes at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, with a 9.75% buyer’s premium added to purchases. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services has launched My PRCS, an interactive map that helps local residents and visitors find parks and recreation facilities easily—users can filter by facility type or locate sites within 5 miles on both desktop and mobile. Blue Ridge Leader
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The Rush Experience Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket details not specified — Enjoy an authentic tribute performance to RUSH by a dedicated trio from the Baltimore/Washington area.
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Pumpkin Chunkin’ Festival
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Great Country Farms — Cost varies — Bring your leftover jack-o-lantern to smash and enjoy exciting pumpkin-launching activities.
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DCD Connect Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Lansdowne Resort — Registration required — Explore the latest technologies to future-proof data centers.
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So Fetch - 2000s Tribute Band
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Relive the 2000s with a live tribute band performance.
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Completely Unchained - Van Halen Tribute
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of Van Halen brought to life by the #1 tribute band.
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