Good morning, Leesburg.

On Monday night, residents in western Loudoun reviewed plans for a $261 million recreation center near Purcellville featuring sports fields, courts, pools, trails and more.

Construction will begin next spring on the 142-acre site and last two years, with county staff assuring sufficient water and minimal traffic impact.

On Friday, Oct. 16, Leesburg’s Diversity Committee held the Domestic Violence Awareness Month ceremony at Town Hall (highlighting physical, emotional and financial impacts).

Speakers urged neighbors to listen to survivors and use LAWS and police resources for support.

Dulles International Airport announced plans for a 37,000 sqft VIP terminal near its cargo buildings that will offer commercial passengers dedicated parking, private security screening & exclusive amenities; construction will take roughly two and a half years and daa International will manage the facility.

The Loudoun Museum is hosting its 35th annual haunted history tour this weekend in Leesburg (marking decades of local lore).

The tour offers residents a chance to explore historic sites and spine-tingling local legends.

Amazon Data Services donated 25 acres of campus land to Loudoun County and committed $5 million while forgoing data center plans.

County officials will fast-track rezoning so the site can host community spaces like an indoor sports arena and arts center after public meetings.

On Oct. 20, Governor Abigail Spanberger warned Virginia regulators to reject the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy unless residential rates were frozen, a stance opposed by some state officials and SCC staff.

The companies must address these concerns before the regulator makes a decision.