Good morning, Leesburg.

Thompson Restaurants will close Sterling’s Velocity Wings at Great Falls Plaza this weekend with Sunday as the final day and will use November to revamp the space for the new Austin Grill that will offer Tex-Mex dishes.

The restaurant will serve items such as egg rolls, tacos, fajitas, smoked brisket nachos, and barbecue wings — its patio will be redesigned as a margarita garden and the bar will feature a full selection of tequilas.

The Chimney Cake Bakery, which has operated since April on Enterprise Boulevard in Sterling, has closed its current spot as it prepares to move to a location in Dulles Town Center.

The unique sweetshop is known for its Hungarian chimney cake—a pastry with a crispy, caramelized exterior and a soft interior—and will open its new site in the near future.

A quarterly survey by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Pinkston shows that 49% of 120 local business leaders expect the economy to decline slowly or significantly over the next six months—a jump from 34% in July.

Many leaders point to the federal shutdown, tariffs, and inflation as reasons for their growing caution despite some optimism about hiring.

Forest Park High School students won 27 medals at the 2025 Olympiada of Spoken Russian—17 gold medals and one Outstanding Achievement Award were earned.

Their teacher said the event boosted the students' confidence, and Monica Elias stood out by receiving both a gold medal and the special award for nonnative speakers.

Loudoun County Public Schools hosted its annual workforce summit today at the National Conference Center to show career and technical education programs and feature a panel of students sharing their work experiences.

Officials noted that enrollment in the +Job for a Day+ program has doubled and will give 10th and 11th graders a chance to shadow local businesses on Nov 19.

A community design group proposed steeper climbs and modified nighttime flight paths from Runway 30 at Dulles International Airport to reduce noise over nearby homes — the recommendations will be reviewed by regional officials before possibly being sent to the FAA once federal operations resume.

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.

Last Ham Standing Comedy Improv

8-10 p.m. — Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center — $10-$14 — Enjoy a night of family-friendly laughter with improv performances inspired by audience suggestions.

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Arranging Workshop

1-3 p.m. — 868 Estate Vineyards — $100 — Create a stunning Thanksgiving floral arrangement while sipping wine at a scenic vineyard.