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Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg residents celebrated the holiday season with an annual tree lighting event on Dec. 7, 2024, featuring live music, festive activities, and a speech by Mayor Kelly Burk. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Loudoun County Public Library launches its annual Short Story Contest for teens and adults with a chance to win cash prizes, emphasizing originality and community engagement. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ A family in Loudoun County, Virginia, is working to recover after a fire destroyed their home, with community support and a GoFundMe campaign aiding their efforts. WTOP
- ➤ Loudoun County's surplus auction offers a variety of items including exercise bikes and vehicles until December 12, aiming to repurpose goods and avoid landfill waste. Blue Ridge Leader
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Virginia state report highlights the economic benefits and energy challenges of data center growth, suggesting policies for sustainable development amid rising power demand. Loudoun Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a $51.25 million initiative to assist Virginia schools needing intensive support or marked as off-track, aiming to enhance math, literacy, and science education. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County adopts new guidelines for future growth, forecasting increases in residential and nonresidential development, population, households, and employment by 2050. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Loudoun County announces free local and paratransit bus services starting Jan. 2, 2025, to increase ridership and ensure accessibility for all residents. Blue Ridge Leader
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JoJo Bayliss Live Performance at Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen
Independent folk-pop singer-songwriter JoJo Bayliss will showcase his unique sound and melodic vocals at Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen in Leesburg.
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The Jingle Jam: A Festive Return to Tally Ho Theater
After a two-year hiatus, The Jingle Jam, a beloved holiday event featuring an evening of entertainment, returns to the Tally Ho Theater with tickets available for $30.
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Leesburg Christmas and Holiday Parade
The annual Christmas and Holiday Parade in Leesburg features festive floats, live music, and Santa's arrival, starting at Ida Lee Park and concluding on Fairfax Street.
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Fork in the Road Concert
Fork in the Road, a five-piece country rock band from Virginia, offers a unique and lively musical experience influenced by red dirt country and southern rock.
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Christmas Village at Leesburg Animal Park
Meet Santa, enjoy thousands of outdoor lights and illuminated hill slides. Take holiday photos with the animals and make an ornament to take home! Roast marshmallows at the bonfire and take a ride on the Christmas mini-train. Open Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23 from 6-9pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance in the website.
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