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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local Patricia Alcala-Garcia hosted a seminar at Douglass Community Center on Oct. 26 to empower women facing domestic abuse. Experts in wellness, legal rights, and self-defense shared practical tools with the attendees—many asked about future events as the program plans to continue. Loudoun Now
- ➤ The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties launched the Loudoun Community Response Initiative today using a $5 million county allocation to help local nonprofits meet rising needs — with grants of $25,000 to $50,000 available. The foundation will also hold listening sessions soon — to better focus support on services facing funding gaps and increased demand. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Scouting America National Capital Area Council is using its annual Scouting for Food campaign to rally youth and families in the region to collect food donations for neighbors facing growing food insecurity amid the federal government shutdown—scouts will return on November 8 to pick up donations left at doorsteps for local food banks supporting the holiday season. Inside Nova
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ CloudFizz plans to open a pop-up store at One Loudoun near the Alamo Drafthouse movie theater in Ashburn (in the former Firehouse Subs unit) and will serve dirty sodas made by mixing sodas with flavors and cream foam. The owner said the store will open soon pending final permitting. The Burn
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LCPS administrators shared hate speech statistics with a School Board committee last week—657 incidents were reported last school year and 112 this school year, with most cases involving racial slurs. Officials added that elementary, middle, and high schools reported 39, 44, and 29 cases respectively, and they plan to work with school leaders to reduce these incidents. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Department of Housing and Community Development at 106 Catoctin Circle SE in Leesburg — held in the Olmstead Room on the first floor — to gather input on housing, homelessness, community development and public service needs. The department will accept public comments online and by mail until January 31 — all written input must be received by 5:00 p.m. — to help shape plans for upcoming community projects. Loudoun County
- ➤ The county board approved a $19.3 million loan to SCG Development Partners LLC to build Moorefield Station Apartments near the Ashburn Metro Station—creating 249 affordable rental units for households earning up to 70% of the area median income that will be kept affordable for 99 years. This move supports the county's strategic plan to meet unmet housing needs. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ On Oct. 22, the Department of Justice reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to strengthen protections against unlawful discrimination on campus. Under the deal, UVA will follow DOJ guidance, provide quarterly reports through 2028—pausing investigations into its admissions practices while remaining eligible for federal grants and potentially affecting Loudoun County students. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam met with local business owners Saturday at The Marketplace in Sperryville—owners said the federal shutdown lowered tourist spending this leaf season and increased SNAP use. Some urged changes on energy subsidies and beef labeling as rising costs strain local businesses. Inside Nova
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County offers free behavioral health training sessions in November including an adult mental health first aid course on November 12 at the county office in Sterling, a virtual Adverse Childhood Experiences session on November 17, and a Virtual REVIVE! opioid reversal course on November 7. Registration is required for all sessions except the Rapid REVIVE! program available anytime—seat limits apply for each event. Loudoun County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg's Michael Brennan won by four shots at the Bank of Utah Championship on his first PGA Tour start and earned $1.08 million plus a two-year tour membership. The Leesburg native, who played at Tuscarora High and Wake Forest, is set to compete at the top level — his strong PGA Tour Americas play helped him reach this milestone. Loudoun Now
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Comedy Night in Leesburg - Late Show
7-10 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Check website for costs — Enjoy a night of laughter with top-notch comedians at this local favorite venue.
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