🌱 Patch AM: Were you near Lawson Road during this alarming morning road rage?

Hello Leesburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Were you near Lawson Road during this alarming morning road rage?
• How could Leesburg’s ally on the board reshape school priorities?
• Where can you drop your Christmas tree in Leesburg for free?

Also on today's calendar: *Extended Donation Date* Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue Coat Drive to Benefit Mobile Hope and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Very windy; much colder, with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sunshine, temps: high: 38, low: 24.
• Thursday: Cloudy, flurries; colder, with a high of 29 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Leesburg Man Arrested After Machete Road Rage Incident (thewinchestergazette.com) — Leesburg police arrested a 44-year-old local man after an alleged machete-wielding road rage incident near Lawson Road SE and Trailview Boulevard SE, where a vehicle’s passenger window was shattered. The suspect was charged with assault and brandishing a weapon and is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. Investigators are seeking additional information from anyone who witnessed the encounter.
   

• Riccardi Outlines School Board Priorities (loudounnow.com) — A new Loudoun County School Board member with experience working for Leesburg’s representative, Lauren Shernoff, is outlining priorities that could affect local schools, budgets, and safety policies. She emphasizes clearer budgeting, stronger support for English learners and Title I schools, more transparency, and expanded school resource officer coverage. Leesburg families may also see Shernoff pushed for the board chair role.
   

• How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Loudoun County After 2025 Holidays (patch.com) — Leesburg residents can recycle live Christmas trees for free at the Loudoun County Landfill Recycling Center on Evergreen Mills Road from Dec. 26, 2025, through Jan. 20, 2026. The county also offers four other drop-off sites, and all trees must be bare of decorations so they can be turned into free mulch for residents.
   

📸 Around Leesburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Leesburg

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• *Extended Donation Date* Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue Coat Drive to Benefit Mobile Hope
  Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, 801 Sycolin Rd, Leesburg
  12:54 pm

Wednesday December 31

• NYE Bash at All Go Rhythms Bar & Restaurant
  21035 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 30

• Teen Book Tasting Around the World
  Rust Library , 380 Old Waterford Rd NW , Leesburg
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year On Wheels
  Lucketts Community Center , 42361 Lucketts Road , Leesburg
  10:00 am

Friday January 2

• Teen Community Volunteer Project: Decorate a Laundry Bag
  Rust Library , 380 Old Waterford Rd NW , Leesburg
  9:30 am

Monday January 5

• Books and Beverages for Teens: Hot Cocoa Edition
  Rust Library , 380 Old Waterford Rd NW , Leesburg
  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Conversational American Sign Language
  Rust Library , 380 Old Waterford Rd NW , Leesburg
  5:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Zoning Ordinance Committee
  Dulles Room, Government Center , 1 Harrison St., SE , Leesburg
  9:00 am
• Meet Your Neighbor
  Rust Library , 380 Old Waterford Rd NW , Leesburg
  2:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Silver & Brass Polishing Plating & Repair Services - Special Day Saturday 10-4
  6830 Elm St, Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101
  10:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Eat Well, Spend Less: How to Cook on a Budget
  Rust Library , 380 Old Waterford Rd NW , Leesburg
  1:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Conversational Spanish
  Rust Library , 380 Old Waterford Rd NW , Leesburg
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Leesburg, VA (December 29, 2025) – Patriot Disposal Services will provide live Christmas tree collection and recycling for Town residents on Monday, January 5 and Monday, January 12, 2026.
  Residents should prepare their trees for collection, using the following tips: • Remove all decorations. • Remove tinsel, fake snow, angel hair and… (Nextdoor )
• I’m just a guy who’s been through his own battles, and now I’m committed to helping others find their way back to themselves.
  Movement saved my life. It gave me clarity, confidence, and a reason to keep showing up when things felt heavy. Now, I use fitness as a tool to help… (Nextdoor Camden)

• American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Aerie - Stock Associate - Early Morning (Off-Hours) in Leesburg. Apply here.
• Loudoun County Public Schools posted a job opening for Parts Inventory Specialist in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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