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Hello Leesburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why were three Leesburg police officers stripped of their state credentials?
  • Could rent caps change the future for Leesburg’s struggling renters?

Also on today's calendar: Holidays in Purcellville and 9 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy and colder, temps: high: 31, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 32 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 12 Local Law Enforcement Officers Decertified By State This Year, Data Shows (loudounnow.com) — Leesburg residents are learning that three Leesburg Police Department officers were decertified by Virginia’s criminal justice agency this year, meaning they can no longer serve as law enforcement in the state. The report also details decertifications involving Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Purcellville Police, and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority officers, highlighting a sharp increase compared to prior years.
   

• New Virginia Majority Members Push for Rent Stabilization Support (loudounnow.com) — Leesburg renters are urging Loudoun supervisors to back state legislation that would let local governments cap annual rent hikes, citing steep increases and the pending closure of Leesburg Mobile Park. Residents from Leesburg and elsewhere in the county say rising housing costs are forcing families to consider leaving their jobs, schools, and support networks here.
   

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    Long exposure in Alexandria, VA on 12032025. Captured with our Nikon Z9, f/9 aperture, 30 seconds shutter release, ISO-64, +0.3 exposure compensation… (Nextdoor Camden)
  • Inbound operations to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) have resumed.
    10:33AM on Dec 11: Inbound aircraft to Washington Dulles International Airport are being held at their origin due to wind, with operations expected… (Nextdoor )
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Leesburg. Apply here.
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  • Nett Issues Statement on Criminal Charges, Decertification, Recall Efforts; Seeks DOJ Probe (loudounnow.com)

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