Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Leesburg.
Club Pilates has signed on to open a roughly 4,000 s.f. studio at South Riding Market Square near Highway 50 in Loudoun, which will replace the Bach to Rock space.
The national fitness brand will join other Northern Virginia studios — including Ashburn, Leesburg, Herndon and Reston — as part of its regional expansion.
A new Wawa gas station and convenience store on Route 50 in southern Loudoun will have its grand opening on Friday, October 24 at 8 a.m.—free t-shirts will be given to the first 100 visitors and free coffee will be served during a ribbon cutting featuring the Wally Goose mascot, and the store will operate 24/7.
Loudoun County Public Schools is planning to change its student transfer process after approving about 81% of requests to send students outside their neighborhoods over the last six years.
The district will adjust its policies as it reviews the current renewals and transfer procedures.
Local leaders in Loudoun are rewriting zoning rules for the Mountainside Overlay District, which covers 50,000 acres of steep slopes, to protect the county's ridges—while winegrowers and a local entrepreneur say the rules block key projects like tasting rooms and treehouses.
Business owners argue that flexible rules are needed to balance environmental protection and business growth—especially as recent developments face more hurdles than standard home construction.
All Points Broadband has pushed back its fiber installation deadline in Loudoun to 2026—originally planned for 2024, the project will now be completed next June.
Project managers are completing last mile construction in northwest Loudoun and working with VDOT on permitting to meet a December 31 funding deadline.
Lovettsville residents gathered at a town hall meeting Monday night where Planning Director John Merrithew asked for ideas to improve the town’s southern gateway—suggestions included lowering speed limits, expanding trails, and keeping the area rural.
The town will use this input along with an online survey to update its 2021 Comprehensive Plan while letting property owners decide on final land uses.
Loudoun County Public Library and Inova Health System are hosting a free lecture on dementia risk factors at Rust Library's large meeting room today at 6 p.m.—Dr. Abigail Lawler, a board-certified neurology specialist at Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, will explain 14 risk factors that can nearly halve the chance of developing dementia.
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.
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.
DCD Connect Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Lansdowne Resort — Registration required — Explore the latest technologies to future-proof data centers.
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.
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.
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.
Tropidelic Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets from $59 — Explore the vibrant sounds of Tropidelic at this local venue.
The Four Horsemen - 2 Day Pass
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket required — Experience two nights of unique Metallica songs with no repeats from 1983 to 1991.
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