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Hey there, Leesburg! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one restaurant helped jumpstart downtown Leesburg’s revitalization
  • What earned Leesburg’s Inova Loudoun Hospital a coveted five-star rating?

Also on today's calendar: Live Music: Brad Linde's Bleak Midwinter Ensemble and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Leesburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Leesburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 52 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with mist, temps: high: 53, low: 29.
  • Friday: An icy mix, up to 1", with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tuscarora Mill Celebrates 40 Years (loudounnow.com) — Tuscarora Mill Restaurant just marked 40 years in business, earning formal praise from the Leesburg Town Council for helping spark downtown’s revitalization. Local leaders highlighted founder Kevin Malone’s vision, the restaurant’s farm‑to‑table legacy, and its role as a beloved gathering spot for generations of Leesburg diners.
   

• 29 VA Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com) — Leesburg’s own Inova Loudoun Hospital has earned a top five-star rating in Forbes’ new 2026 national hospital rankings, putting local care among the best in the country. The list evaluates thousands of facilities on outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience, with 29 Virginia hospitals making the cut and only 11 statewide achieving five stars.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Leesburg Police Department Deputy Chief of Police Grigsby Presented SAR Law Enforcement Commendation —Barry Schwoerer Read on Patch
  • Chief Daniel Neal of Loudoun Fire & Rescue presented SAR Fire Safety Commendation Medal —Barry Schwoerer Read on Patch
  • Local SAR Chapter delivers donations to the Veterans Medical Center Martinsburg, WV —Barry Schwoerer Read on Patch
  • In honor of the Christmas holiday, the Leesburg Police Department Administrative Office will be closed Wednesday, December 24th, through Friday, December 26th.
    Our dispatchers and officers will be working around the clock, and our headquarters remains open 24/7. As always, call us if you need us - we will… (Nextdoor )
  • Crash cleared on westbound VA-9 at 0.7 miles west of VA-7 in Loudoun County.
    7:53PM on Dec 22: All westbound travel lanes on VA-9 are closed due to a crash 0.7 miles west of VA-7 in Loudoun County. (Nextdoor )
  • ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Warehouse Handyman in Leesburg. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Leesburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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