🌱 Downtown Speed Limit Reduction + Air Traffic Control Tower Update

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But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: An afternoon thundershower. High: 76 Low: 55.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 83 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Leesburg today:

1. The speed limit in downtown Leesburg has been reduced from 25 to 20 miles per hour. The decision was made by the Leesburg Town Council after a traffic and engineering study showed that lower speeds would enhance pedestrian safety and decrease the severity of accidents. Eighty-two new speed limit signs indicating the new limit have been installed, along with transition zones outside the speed zone to alert drivers of the change. The study highlighted the historic nature of the area and the need for reduced speeds to improve sight distances and intersection safety. (WTOP)
2. The Town is planning to build a permanent air traffic control tower at Leesburg Executive Airport after the discontinuation of the remote tower program. The Town Council will allocate funds for the first stage of planning, with the aim of having the tower operational by 2030. The decision to build the tower comes after concerns were raised about increased safety risks following the termination of the remote tower program. The town will conduct a tower siting study, followed by an environmental study and design work, before starting construction in 2028 and completing it by 2030. (Loudoun Now)
3. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has determined that an alleged sexual assault at a middle school was unfounded. A 13-year-old girl had reported that she was sexually assaulted by a 14-year-old boy in a single-person bathroom. However, after an investigation, the sheriff's office found no evidence of an assault and closed the case. The details of the investigation were provided in a search warrant affidavit. (NBC4 Washington)

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Today and tomorrow in Leesburg:

Wednesday, June 14

• PRCS on the Go! At Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park (10:00 AM)
• Wine Industry Day At October One Vineyard Wine Tasting Shop (12:00 PM)

Thursday, June 15

• D&D Club At Rust Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Independence Girls Soccer on their 3-0 win! All goals were scored by Senior Kaitlyn Nimmer. The first goal was scored within the opening 30 seconds of the game, which took place at Riverside High School. (Viva Loudoun via Instagram)
• New homes are available in the Leesburg real estate market. A residence on Mill Race Terrace is listed at $705,000. Another on Natchez Drive costs $1,099,990 and is 3,641 sq. ft. with 4 beds and 4 baths. (Leesburg Patch)
• Zeina Azzam, the Poet Laureate of the City of Alexandria, will reveal the winners of the 'Rhyme On' poetry contest at Sterling Library or online, in collaboration with representatives from Loudoun Magazine. You can learn more here. (Loudoun County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.