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Middleburg is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a public event each month in 2026. February’s event, to be held Wednesday, Feb. 11 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Middleburg Community Center, will focus on Black History Month. This three-hour program will consist of two components—the presentation of the schematic design plans for the Asbury Church Restoration Project and…
The next Meet the Mayor event with Mayor Kelly Burk will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Puccio’s NY Deli, 211 Loudoun Street SE, in Leesburg. Meet the Mayor events provide an informal setting for residents and stakeholders to share ideas, concerns, and ask questions to the mayor.…
The Town of Leesburg invites local 7th and 8th grade students to enter the Virginia Municipal League’s If I Were Mayor essay contest. Students are asked to identify a problem within their community, gather feedback from community members, and offer a proposed solution, which must be presented in a typed essay between 300 and 500 words. Regional…
A tennis bubble at Ida Lee Park suffered a catastrophic failure Sunday, Jan. 25, collapsing shortly after 2 p.m. There were no injuries to members of the public or staff as no one was inside the bubble when it collapsed. The cause of the collapse is currently under investigation, but from an initial assessment it…
The Boulder Crest Foundation announced it has received a donated 207-acre ranch in Boulder, Wyoming, from Navy veteran Albert “Al” Ellis and his family. The property will become the future site of Boulder Crest Wyoming. Ellis grew up in San Jose, California, and began working at a young age in the state’s agricultural communities. At…
Reston Hospital Center broke ground on a new 14,000-square-foot emergency room and outpatient imaging center in Leesburg, marking the hospital’s latest investment in the health and safety of the Northern Virginia community. The event was attended by Reston Hospital Center leadership, physicians, board members and staff along with Loudoun County elected officials, Town of Leesburg…
Elizabeth O’Neill, an art educator at Blue Ridge Middle School, has earned the prestigious Northern Virginia Art Education Association Middle Level Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to visual arts education across the Commonwealth. In addition, O’Neill has been elected as the newest middle level director of VAEA, a role that will allow her…
The Loudoun County Environmental Commission is calling for nominations for the fourth annual Environmental Excellence Awards, honoring individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and educators for their leadership on environmental issues. Past winners have included projects such as supporting community recycling services, engaging students as young naturalists, and volunteering in stream protection efforts. Nominations The nominations should…
The Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to serve on a jury for the Flower & Garden Festival. This group will review, evaluate, and score vendor applications as part of the process to determine which applicants are the best fit for the festival. Visit https://bit.ly/juryform2026 to submit an application no later than…
A fire at Potomac Falls Health and Rehab, a medical rehabilitation facility located at 46531 Leesburg Pike in Sterling, resulted in several residents being evaluated for possible smoke inhalation Thursday morning, Jan. 8. Three residents were transported to area hospitals for further evaluation, and eight occupants were treated and/or released on scene. There were no…