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• Leidos to lay off 84 workers in Ashburn (virginiabusiness.com) — Leidos plans to lay off 84 employees at its Ashburn facility starting Nov. 23, following an earlier round affecting 93 local workers after losing a federal cybersecurity contract. While some staff may move to Accenture Federal Services or other Leidos roles, the cuts still pose a serious hit to Ashburn's tech workforce and families.
• Horizon Elementary School Teacher Charged After Alleged Assault Involving Student: Sheriff (dailyvoice.com) — An Ashburn resident who teaches at Horizon Elementary School in Loudoun County has been charged with assault and battery after an alleged incident involving a student reported on October 1. Investigators have not released details of what happened, but the teacher has been summoned to court, and the sheriff's office is asking anyone with information to come forward as the case continues.
• DC United's new 16-year-old hometown signing looks to become a 'difference maker' (wtop.com) — A 16-year-old D.C. United homegrown signee now commutes daily to the Loudoun Gateway Metro station in Ashburn before heading to training near Leesburg, showing how local facilities support rising professional talent. His journey from youth clubs to a four-year MLS deal highlights the sacrifices, family support, and intense preparation behind a potential breakout career.
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