🌱 Gen. Assembly Commends CyberSlam Founders + Purcellville Indecisive

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• Friday: Partly sunny and comfortable. High: 74 Low: 48.
• Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Leesburg today:

1. Two teachers involved in Loudon High Schools' CyberSlam have been commended by the state General Assembly for their work. Cybersecurity teachers Jen Marden and Briar Woods developed the CyberSlam cybersecurity conference in January, with 400 students participating. The first CyberSlam was held in April, with 175 students attending, and a third - CyberSlam 3.0 - is planned at George Madison University on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Loudoun Now)
2. Nearby Purcellville's town council has voted Tuesday, May 23, 4-1-1, to contract a real estate firm to sell the town-owned Pullen House on S. 20th Street. Purcellville's town council has gone back and forth for years on what to do with the property. Dale Lehnig, Purcellville's director of engineering, planning, and development, put the item back on the agenda on Tuesday, pointing out that the property has been abandoned since 2010, and now constitutes a safety hazard thanks to its deteriorated condition. (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
3. In her State of the County address given Wednesday, May 24, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall discussed numerous topics, from the local business climate, to the introduction of new sister partnerships between Loudoun and local administrative subdivisions around the world, but focused most on accessible housing. Per Randall, Loudoun is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States, but, "The fact is, the attainable housing crisis does not only impact Loudoun. It's a problem shared with the region, the Commonwealth, and the nation. That is why Loudoun is taking proactive steps to provide attainable housing - not just for rent - but, more importantly, for purchase." (WJLA)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Leesburg:

Friday, May 26

• Pre-K Skill Builders At Rust Library (10:00 AM)
• Yappy Hour! At October One Wine Shop (4:00 PM)

Saturday, May 27

• Family Storytime At Rust Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• It's the last Friday of the month, and Loudoun County Fire & Rescue wants to remind you to check your smoke alarms. You can request a free smoke alarm assessment by calling 703-737-8093 or clicking here. (Loudoun.gov)
• Tuscarora Performing Arts is sending out a "congratulations!" to the Blue Ridge High School Cappies' cast and crew of Lord of the Flies! Pictures included. (Tuscarora Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Loudoun Soccer is congratulating all the players who will continue soccer after high school - photos at the link! (Loudoun Soccer via Facebook)

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— 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.