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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Market Street traffic stop now means a $2.5 million lawsuit
  • What really happens on a Saturday night with Leesburg police?
  • Could your teen-led project snag up to $1,500 in funding?

Also on today's calendar: Adoption Event - Humane Society and 9 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 46 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Thursday: A touch of afternoon rain, temps: high: 46, low: 38.
  • Friday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 50 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Sues Former Leesburg Police Over Injuries Sustained in Custody (loudounnow.com) — A Waterford man is suing the Leesburg Police Department, its chief, and a former officer over injuries he says came from overly tight handcuffs during a 2023 DUI arrest on Market Street. Filed in Loudoun County Circuit Court, the suit alleges permanent nerve damage and seeks $2.5 million in damages.
   

2. Loudoun Now Rides Along: Leesburg Police Department (loudounnow.com) — Leesburg residents get a close-up look at their night-shift police work, from traffic stops and noise complaints to a rollover crash on the Leesburg Bypass. Riding along with Officer Trenton Snipes, the story shows how local officers patrol neighborhoods, respond to weather-related crashes, and check on vulnerable residents during a cold, snowy night.
   

3. Leesburg, Virginia area youth-led community project support grants (youthtoday.org) — Youth groups in Leesburg and the rest of Loudoun County can now apply for Forward Turn micro-grants of $500–$1,500 to support youth-led community projects, with a deadline of January 16, 2026. Eligible schools, nonprofits, faith groups, and government programs are encouraged to involve teens directly, especially on issues like mental health, bullying, tutoring, and environmental projects.
   

4. Loudoun Impact Fund and Creighton Gives Team Up to Award $246K in Nonprofit Grants (loudounnow.com) — A Leesburg-based farm that employs adults with disabilities is among 29 nonprofits sharing $246,000 in new grants from the Loudoun Impact Fund and Creighton Gives. The funding boosts programs across the county, from food assistance and housing repairs to youth mental health, disability services, and support for older adults, all aimed at helping vulnerable Loudoun residents thrive.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Virginia's Billy Flora, An African American of Uncommon Courage at the Battle of Great Birdge —Barry Schwoerer Read on Patch
  • Local SAR Chapter Participates in Wreaths Across America (WAA) —Barry Schwoerer Read on Patch
  • DAR and SAR Commemorate Sister of George Washington with Wreaths Across America —Barry Schwoerer Read on Patch
  • Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Graduation
    The Leesburg Police Department is proud to announce the successful completion of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training by departmental members… (Nextdoor )
  • The LPD is seeking information on the identity of the individual pictured.
    They are a person of interest in a retail theft case. Please contact us with any information. Non-Emergency: 703-771-4500 Anonymous… (Nextdoor )
  • The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 2207 in Leesburg. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores 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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