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Hi Leesburg! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a jailed Leesburg robbery suspect now faces an extra felony
  • What Loudoun residents demanded from lawmakers at Leesburg’s Town Hall
  • Could Wegmans’ new face scans be coming to Leesburg shoppers?

Also on today's calendar: Silver & Brass Polishing Plating & Repair Services - Special Day Saturday 10-4 and 6 more events.

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

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Sun followed by some clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 58, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle, with a high of 59 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Robbery Suspect Charged with Knife Possession in Jail (loudounnow.com) — A Leesburg man already tied to past robbery and assault cases is now accused of possessing an improvised knife while jailed at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. Authorities say the 20-year-old, previously linked to robberies at the Edwards Ferry Road Sheetz, faces a new felony charge and a court date later this month.
   

2. Loudoun Residents List Priorities for General Assembly Session (loudounnow.com) — Residents packed Leesburg’s Town Hall to tell state lawmakers their top concerns before the General Assembly convenes, from stricter data center rules to affordability and firefighter cancer screenings. Speakers also pushed for stronger support for collective bargaining and safety nets as housing and utility costs rise across Loudoun.
   

3. Is Wegmans Collecting Biometric Data On VA Shoppers? What To Know About Controversial Policy (patch.com) — Leesburg shoppers who frequent Wegmans should know the chain is expanding facial-recognition security at select stores, though it hasn’t said which locations are affected. Wegmans insists the scans only flag people previously involved in misconduct, but privacy advocates warn biometric data is hard to protect and nearly impossible to change if compromised, raising concerns for everyday Virginia customers.
   

4. Plans Advance for Renovation of Middleburg's Fun Shop Property (loudounnow.com) — Leesburg residents who belong to The Chase social club may soon gain a second gathering spot in nearby Middleburg, tied to the renovation of the former Fun Shop property. Developer Kevin Ash plans a restaurant, upstairs club space, rooftop garden, and new apartments, with Middleburg’s Historic District Review Committee generally supportive but still debating design details.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Inova Blood Donor Services Announces Upcoming Community Blood Drives —Renee Brohard Read on Patch
  • Plastic Bag Collection?
    Anyone associated with a Leesburg area civic group, school or club collecting plastic bags? The organization I was saving for has met their goal and… (Nextdoor Exeter)
  • Today is my ‘Free Yoga Workshop’ at Douglass Community Center, Leesburg, VA.
    at 6-7 PM. All Yoga enthusiasts are welcome to attend. (Nextdoor Potomac Station)
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Early Morning (Off-Hours) in Leesburg. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.

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!

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