🌱 Loudoun Road To Be Renamed + Local Nonprofit Wins Patriot Cup

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Leesburg Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 68.
• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 88 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Leesburg:

1. Loudoun County is renaming Fort Johnston Road in two sections to honor segregationist or Confederate symbols. The section between Alysheba Drive and Leeland Orchard Road will be named Leeland Orchard Road, while the second section will be named "Fort Star" in honor of the fort's star-shaped construction. The official renaming will not occur until Fall 2023, and property owners will receive notice of the change 60 days in advance. (Loudoun Now)
2. The Lovettsville Historical Society will host a symposium on "Slavery in the German Settlement" featuring a speaker and a panel of local historians on Sunday. A panel will be present to provide historical and regional context, raise questions, and lead attendees in a discussion on the antebellum German Settlement on the eve of the Civil War. Entree is a voluntary donation. (Loudoun Now)
3. Attention! The Leesburg Police Department needs your help in identifying a vehicle of interest regarding a vehicle tampering investigation. For those with information please contact Off. H. Groff at 703-771-4500 or hgroff@leesburgva.gov. You can remain anonymous by calling the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-TIPS (8477). Please reference case #2023-19764. (Leesburg Police Department via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Leesburg:

Friday, July 7

• Paper Marbeling At Loudoun Museum (5:00 PM)

Saturday, July 8

• International Latino Food Sale At St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church (10:00 AM)
• Wine and Whiskers: Morning Yoga At Lost Barrel Brewing (10:00 AM)
• Live Music With Meisha Herron At Muse Vineyards (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Judged by members of the Leesburg Daybreak Rotary Club and sponsored by Loudoun Now, the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy was selected as the 2023 Patriot Cup winner during the Leesburg Independence Day parade. It was the first time the organization participated. The float depicted a waterfall, monarch butterflies, and an eagle's nest. (Loudoun Now)
• Save the date! Ice Pops with the Cops returns to Leesburg so stop by the Leesburg Police Department (LPD), Thursday, Jul. 27, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. to receive a free freezer pop. LPD is located at 65 Plaza Street NE. (Leesburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Attention this is the last deal of the season! Swimkids Swim School is offering 15 percent off a full week of Summer Daily Camps. Use code SKCAMPJULY1523 and be sure to register today to save here. (SwimKids Swim School via Facebook)

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Featured businesses:

• Young Scholars Circle — (Visit website)

Featured events:

• "Christmas in July" Onlilne Auction for Animals (July 7)
• St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church - International Latino Food Sale (July 8)
• Prospective Families Summer BBQ (July 10)
• L3's College Application Boot Camp! (July 10)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.