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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls is conducting the 2024 Voices of Loudoun Women Survey to inform decision-making on allocating resources for women's needs in areas like childcare, housing, and food security, with the survey closing on Dec. 31. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Mullen Orthodontics marks its 20th anniversary with a celebration in Leesburg, highlighting two decades of creating smiles. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® appointed Peter Leonard-Morgan as its president along with a new board for 2025 at their annual holiday gathering. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Downtown Leesburg celebrated the season with its annual Christmas and Holiday Parade, attracting residents along King Street. Loudoun Times-Mirror
- ➤ Holly Heider Chapple was honored as Citizen of the Year by the Lucketts Ruritan Club for her contributions to the community through Hope's Flower Farm. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ JK Community Farm donated nearly 250,000 pounds of organic produce and protein to local food banks in 2024. Loudoun Times-Mirror
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Leesburg Department of Economic Development is hosting a career expo for students and recent graduates on Feb. 25 at Loudoun County High School to connect them with local businesses. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ An analysis by Trace One reveals that natural disasters cause U.S. agriculture to lose $3.4 billion annually, with California most affected, highlighting the significant role of droughts and other natural hazards in escalating grocery prices. Inside Nova
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg Executive Airport enters a 10-year lease with BETA Technologies to install an electric aircraft charging station, expanding the airport's infrastructure for emerging aviation technology. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Loudoun County Chair At-Large Phyllis J. Randall was honored with the prestigious Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award at the MWCOG 2024 Business Meeting for her exemplary public service and commitment to regional collaboration. Blue Ridge Leader
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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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High Noon: A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd & Southern Rock Concert in Leesburg
The event features a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern Rock at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia.
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Annie Kids Musical Production
This musical production is based on the beloved comic strip and is adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, offering a high-quality performance by students of a respected performing arts school.
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