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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ County staff will hold a public information meeting on expanding Franklin Park by 130 acres on Oct 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Round Hill Elementary School in Round Hill — the project calls for rezoning 120 acres for park use and will be discussed by county departments and the Town of Round Hill. Loudoun Now
- ➤ County leaders, residents and community groups announced a joint proposal today to bury a segment of the Dominion-proposed Golden to Mars transmission line underground—starting at the Golden substation near Rt 28 and the W&OD Trail and running southeast to a new substation east of Dulles Airport. Local officials and community members support the plan to protect nearby schools and homes while seeking solutions for technical, cost and environmental challenges. Loudoun Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County Public Schools mourned the loss of Sugarland Run Elementary teacher Todd Funkhouser — who died in a hiking accident on the Billy Goat Trail at Great Falls Park on Oct. 13 after suffering a cardiac event — as medics confirmed his death. Loudoun Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wonder is planning to open its first food hall in Loudoun County at Fort Evans Plaza II in Leesburg where a nearly 3,600 s.f. space at 528 Fort Evans Road NE—formerly a martial arts studio—will be converted into a fast-growing concept with about 20 dine-in seats. If finalized, the venue may include several restaurant brands already seen in nearby locations. The Burn
- ➤ Former Buffalo Bills player Edward Wang is opening Torus Bagels at Ashburn Village Shopping Center in the unit once occupied by Jimmy’s John’s. The new shop will serve sourdough bagels, avocado toast, and coffee (the menu is still being finalized) with construction starting in spring and an opening planned for next summer. The Burn
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun United FC got its first-ever playoff spot after a 1-0 win over Detroit City when forward Riley Bidois scored in stoppage time. The team will travel to Indiana on Saturday before hosting a season finale against North Carolina FC on Oct.25th featuring a Halloween event (trick-or-treating, costume contest and fireworks). Loudoun Now
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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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Girlfriend In A Coma - A Tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets on sale 5/16 — A passionate tribute to the iconic music of The Smiths and Morrissey awaits local fans.
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Tropidelic Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets from $59 — Explore the vibrant sounds of Tropidelic at this local venue.
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