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Hello Leesburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Loudoun's data center delay could cost up to $60 million
  • Rock supergroup books 2027 stop at Leesburg's Tally Ho Theatre.

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Tag Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 49.
  • Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Loudoun delays data center review as county warns of up to $60M in legal risk (dcnewsnow.com) — In a meeting in Leesburg, Loudoun supervisors postponed hiring an outside auditor to review which data center projects can keep using older zoning rules, after staff warned of up to $60 million in legal risk. With 15 applications and 30 buildings still in play, the decision could shape future development, tax revenue, and neighborhood impacts for Leesburg and nearby communities.
   

• The Dead Daisies Release First Single With Foreigner's Kelly Hansen On Vocals: 'Lift Me Up' (wildfiremusic.net) — Leesburg rock fans can look forward to The Dead Daisies bringing their 2027 U.S. tour to the Tally Ho Theatre on Saturday, May 1, with new frontman Kelly Hansen of Foreigner fame. The band is releasing a fresh single, "Lift Me Up," and plans extensive touring across Europe, the U.S., and Scandinavia, promising high-energy shows built around their revamped lineup.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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