🌱 Teen Found In Gunfire Investigation + 134-Acre Park Is Coming

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But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 67.
• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 88 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Leesburg:

1. A teen involved in shooting and illegally discharging a firearm near the 100 block of Meadows Lane NE in May has been found by Leesburg Police Department. Jairo Amaya-Sorto, 18, has been booked into the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center without bond. He is being charged with willful discharge of a firearm in a public place, possession of a firearm by an undocumented individual, two counts of destruction of property, and possession of a controlled substance. (Town of Leesburg, Virginia)
2. A sum of $13.4 million has been set aside for the Westpark property project in Leesburg. By 2027, the 134-acre park will be complete with five miles of trails, a disc golf course, a dog park, fishing piers, and more. Some concerns were raised in a community meeting on the interim maintenance plan, and if limited mowing and maintenance would hinder the use of the park. The full concept plan can be viewed here. (Loudoun Now)
3. A new cafe and bar has popped up in Leesburg. The Corner Cafe & Bar has officially opened their doors at the Leesburg Premium Outlets next to the Michael Kors outlet. Enjoy a variety of espresso drinks, muffins, sandwiches, beer on tap, and more, along with indoor and outdoor seating. (The Burn)

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Today and tomorrow in Leesburg:

Friday, June 30

• Yappy Hour! At October One Vineyard Wine Tasting Shop (4:00 PM)
• Movies On The Lawn- Mon Of Honor At Douglass Community Center (8:30 PM)

Saturday, July 1

• Family Storytime At Rust Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Don’t miss the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts traveling museum and art studio in Leesburg! The free exhibit will be stationed at the Virginia Village on Jul. 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Town of Leesburg, Virginia via Facebook)
• The Leesburg Police Department is hiring for multiple positions including police officer, detective, traffic officer, and more! Find the application here and start a new career in the community. (Leesburg Police Department via Facebook)
• With all of the upcoming Independence Day festivities, the Town of Leesburg encourages those in the community to text “Leesburg4th” to 888777 to receive up-to-date information on street closures, activities, and more! (Leesburg Police Department via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.