Good morning, Leesburg.

Community members met along the Potomac on Dec.

30 to push for reopening White’s Ferry—a historic link that once cut a 30-minute commute in Poolesville. Local leaders urged private and government partners to reach an agreement and restore the service to boost local commerce.

Virginia ABC reported that Tito’s Handmade Vodka led fiscal 2025 sales with $75 million in purchases while tequilas and bourbons also grew.

Stores will remain open until 8 p.m. today and operate from noon to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Massaya Lebanese Restaurant and Bar closed at Goose Creek Village center in Ashburn — a new Greek and Mediterranean restaurant called The Athenian will soon open on the center's lower level facing Sycolin Road.

Oak and Ember, a new upscale tasting room and market at 39285 Little River Turnpike in Aldie (site of the former Black Market), will have a soft opening Friday, Jan.

2 and officially open Jan. 7; owner Christian Puccio plans farm-to-table dishes and local goods.

Lightridge High School Marching Storm band has begun planning for a New Year's Day parade in London in 2027 — the group is coordinating travel and fundraising efforts after receiving an invitation to join the event.

Jon Pepper will begin a four-year term as the Dulles District School Board member on Jan.

1 (replacing Melinda Mansfield). He aims to boost student safety, transparency, rezoning efforts and STEM programs as the Board holds its annual meeting on Jan. 6.

Loudoun County Public Libraries will expand Sunday hours starting Jan.

4. The change will give local residents more time to visit branches and enjoy library programs.

Redfin Real Estate released a ranking of Virginia’s most competitive housing markets based on data from January to October 2025; Leesburg’s market averaged 25.19 days on market and a 100.8 percent sale list ratio.

The report helps local buyers and sellers understand market conditions + informs their decisions.