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What's up Leesburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Leesburgā€™s new Edwards Ferry ER change local emergency care?
  • What Loudoun Unitedā€™s new head coach means for Leesburg soccer fans
  • Why Leesburg neighbors filled Town Hall lawn with candles Sunday night

Also on today's calendar: Loudoun Symphony Presents Peter and the Wolf and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 52 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 46, low: 30.
  • Thursday: Becoming windier and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 18 degrees. ā›„ļø Brr!

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Reston Hospital Begins Work on Leesburg Emergency Room Complex (loudounnow.com) ā€” Leesburg will soon get a new 24/7 emergency room and imaging center on Edwards Ferry Road, backed by Reston Hospital and HCA Virginia. Local officials say the facility, expected by summer, should ease pressure on crowded ERs and give residents nearby access to CT scans, X-rays, ultrasounds, mammograms, and walk-in care.
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ā€¢ Loudoun United appoints Anthony Limbrick as new Head Coach (uslchampionship.com) ā€” Leesburg soccer fans will see a new era at Segra Field as Loudoun United FC hires Anthony Limbrick as its new head coach on a multi-year deal. The experienced international manager is praised for his attacking style, player development track record, and alignment with the clubā€™s long-term vision for a stronger, more competitive team.
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ā€¢ Loudoun Residents Hold Vigil After Minneapolis Shooting (loudounnow.com) ā€” Residents gathered on the Leesburg Town Hall lawn Sunday night for a vigil honoring Renee Nicole Good, with Mayor Kelly Burk and other local leaders sharply criticizing the federal shooting that killed her. Speakers warned such incidents could happen in Loudoun communities, urged nonviolent civic engagement, and called on attendees to respond through voting and continued public pressure.
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  • Strong winds prompt ground stop at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia.
    2:39PM on Jan 11: The FAA has issued a ground stop at Washington Dulles Airport due to strong winds, with a medium probability of extension (30-60%)ā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • Anyone know a Sunday afternoon Ophthalmologist who can take a couple of hours out of their day to scrape an eyeball and save it from a lifetime of pain and suffering?
    I would be grateful. I think the piece of metal I THINK is gone. The rust, not gone. It would be nice to take care of it before it gets worse. (Nextdoor Stumptown)
  • Firebirds Wood Fired Grill posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Leesburg. Apply here.
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.

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  • School Board to Reconsider Some Elementary School Zone Decisions (loudounnow.com)
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  • Bonnies Cross Country / Track Welcomes 19 Recruits For 2026-27 (gobonnies.com)

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