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In today's newsletter:

  • How is Leesburg's Fabbioli Cellars handling this year's tough harvest?
  • Which new winery is opening just up Leesburg Pike this month?
  • Planning a fall escape from Leesburg? See why Harpers Ferry beckons.

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Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds breaking, temps: high: 67, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, rain possible, with a high of 60 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. It's Harvest Time! (oldtowncrier.com) — Fabbioli Cellars in Leesburg is navigating a challenging 2026 harvest after an April frost, with some grape varieties lost but others still promising strong wines. Owner Doug Fabbioli describes training new cellar workers, experimenting with winemaking techniques, and invites you to visit during Virginia Wine Month to see the process and support local wineries and cideries.
   

2. NOVA's Newest Wineries (oldtowncrier.com) — Northern Virginia wine lovers have several new spots to explore, including OH's Vineyard opening soon on Leesburg Pike in Round Hill, just west of town. The piece highlights how Catamaran Hills, Petit Domaine, Silver Dog, and OH are expanding NOVA's wine scene with sparkling programs, estate vineyards, and even a winery-restaurant concept that will showcase local food and Virginia wines.
   

3. The Amazing Harpers Ferry! (oldtowncrier.com) — Starting from a polo match and overnight stay in Leesburg, this road-trip guide walks you up Route 340 to Harpers Ferry for fall foliage, Civil War history, and river adventures. It offers practical tips on parking, shuttles, walking challenges, and favorite shops and restaurants so Leesburg residents can plan a relaxed weekday or weekend escape nearby.
   

4. Virginia to get 11 new historical highway markers, 5 in Central Virginia (wric.com) — Leesburg is among several Virginia communities slated to receive new state historical highway markers, as the Department of Historic Resources adds 11 signs highlighting important people, places, and events. While details focus on Central Virginia examples, the program's expansion means new interpretive signage is also planned for Leesburg alongside cities like Alexandria, Richmond, and Virginia Beach.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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