🌱 Leesburg Seeks Independence Day Parade Entries + New Superintendent

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• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 54.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Leesburg:

1. The Town of Leesburg is welcoming applications for the 2023 Independence Day Parade, set to commence on Jul. 4 at 10 a.m. from Ida Lee Park. This year's event will include a special prelude performance by the American Originals, and participants will vie for the Patriot Cup Competition award, sponsored by the Loudoun Now newspaper. For more information or to apply, interested parties can visit the city's official website or reach out to Ida Lee Park Recreation Center. (Town of Leesburg, Virginia)
2. Dr. Aaron Spence, current superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, has been chosen by the Loudoun County School Board as the new superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Spence has led a school district of over 65,000 students since 2014 and was named Virginia Superintendent of the Year in 2018. Dr. Spence is set to move to Loudoun County in the near future, with Dr. Daniel Smith serving as acting superintendent until then. (Loudoun County Public Schools)
3. An animal rescue organization in western Loudoun County, named Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue, is under scrutiny after three of its employees were charged with animal cruelty. The charges resulted from a months-long investigation which began in February, revealing substandard living conditions for 42 animals housed on the premises. Throughout the investigation, 102 animals, including dogs, cats, and rabbits, were relocated to county animal services, with most already rehomed. (WTOP)

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Today and tomorrow in Leesburg:

Monday, June 5

• Indoor Sandbox Fun At Douglass Community Center (8:30 AM)
• Kids Yoga With Kristen Golden At Rust Library (10:00 AM)
• Video Game Club: Retro Games At Rust Library (2:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 6

• Toddler Storytime At Rust Library (10:00 AM)
• "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" Story & Sensory Bin At Lansdowne Town Center (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local house hunters: These five local properties have just been listed for sale in the area! Visit the link for property specs and prices for homes like 1122 Madeira Terrace SE and 18258 Cypress Point Terrace. (Leesburg Patch)
• Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects in a suspected arson case in nearby Sterling. The individuals in question reportedly entered 22084 Shaw Road and started a fire on Jun. 4. Anyone who has seen or is familiar with the individuals pictured at the link should contact the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center at 703-777-0637. (Loudoun County Fire and Rescue via Facebook)
• Looking for an excuse to get lost in a good book this summer? Registration for Loudoun County Public Library's annual Summer Reading Program opens this Friday, Jun. 9. This year's theme is Voyage through Time. Learn more in the Library's Facebook post. (Loudoun County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.