Middle School Athletics Proposed + New Name List For Routes 7, 50

Hey, neighbors! Liam Griffin here with today's edition of the Leesburg Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Leesburg today:

• Loudoun School Board Explores Adding Middle School Athletics (Loudoun Now): Loudoun School Board members are looking to Prince William County for ideas on how to establish middle school athletic programs. Current concerns center around infrastructure needs for the proposed athletics. MORE.

• Loudoun Co. supervisors approve list of potential new names for Route 7, Route 50 (WTOP): Loudoun supervisors have taken the next step in the renaming process for the two major highways. Currently, they are named after a segregationist and a Confederate commander. MORE.

• Loudoun to Run Fiber to Neersville, Philomont, Bluemont (Loudoun Now): Fiber optic cables are coming to six facilities in Loudoun County. Supervisors unanimously approved the project for six sites in the rural west end of the county.

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Today in Leesburg:

• Talk Like a Pirate's (Lawyer) Day - Loudoun County Public Library (8:00 AM)
• PolicyMaker: The State of Workforce Recovery (8:30 AM)
• Fourth Friday (9:00 AM)
• Outdoor FitMix Demo Exercise Class - Loudoun County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Acrylic Workshop - Loudoun County Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Teen Friday: Movie Night - Loudoun County Public Library (5:00 PM)
• After Hours Teen Center: Sharpie Tie Dye (6:00 PM)
• Teen Game Night! - Loudoun County Public Library (6:00 PM)

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Leesburg Patch Notebook

• Leesburg Police Department: "This morning, officers from Leesburg Police Department and deputies from Loudoun County Sheriff's Office stopped by SimplyBe Coffee to introduce themselves and to chat while enjoying some delicious coffee." (Facebook)
• Loudoun County Fire and Rescue: "Please remember to slow down and #MoveOver. Roadway incidents are some of the most dangerous incidents for first responders. Please help keep our first responders safe, while they are helping those in need." (Facebook)
• Viva Loudoun: "Photos from the freshman Dominion @ Independence football game Monday - 📸 Follow link in our Bio to view photos.⁠ ⁠ #dominiontabc #indyathleticsva #indynation_ambush #independenceathleticboosters #indyhsfootball #TitanUp" (Instagram)
• Town of Leesburg, Virginia: "The Academies of Loudoun will present the 33rd annual Leesburg Car Show on Saturday, October 2 in downtown Leesburg from 12 to 4 p.m. >> https://bit.ly/3zBtusI" (Facebook)
• Town of Leesburg, Virginia: "There are just a few days left to participate in the Arts & Cultural District BINGO game. Stop by the Town Hall lobby if you need a card. A winner will be announced next Monday!" (Facebook)

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— Liam Griffin

About me: I have called Northern Virginia my home for more than twenty years. I received my bachelor's degree in journalism from nearby George Mason University in 2020. I believe that reliable local journalism is integral to the success and health of our communities, and I'm glad to serve my community in this small way. In my free time, you can find me watching sports, going to the movies, or hanging out with my 100-pound lap dog, Duke. If you have tips, comments, questions, or concerns, please send me an email at liam.griffin@patch.com

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