News: Downtown Leesburg Street Improvements Begin Construction in July

(June 17, 2013) - After July 4, 2013, construction will begin on street improvements to Loudoun Street, between South King Street and Church Street, in downtown Leesburg. This project begins Phase 2 of the Downtown Improvement Project. Phase 1 included improvements to the alley and pedestrian walkways between the Town Hall Parking Garage and South King Street, and a new gateway to the historic district at Mom’s Apple Pie.

News: Washington Redskins Star Robert Griffin III Buys Creighton Farms Mansion for $2.5 Million

(May 30, 2013) - Washington Redskins start quarterback Robert Griffin III, who has been renting in the Riverside Creek community of Leesburg, is staying local with the purchase of a $2.5 million mansion in the Creighton Farms community of Aldie.

Creighton Farms is located off Route 15, just south of Leesburg. Read a full report on the home purchase in the Washington Business Journal.

News: Detour Ahead! Sycolin Road in Leesburg to be Closed at Route 7/15 Bypass for 14 Months as Overpass is Built

(May 16, 2013) - Warning! Detour Ahead! Starting on June 8, 2013, the traffic situation in Leesburg will get a little tougher -- or better depending on where you are headed -- as Sycolin Road is closed at the Route 7/15 Bypass for 14 months while an overpass is constructed.

The immediate good news is that on June 8 the traffic signal at the Leesburg Bypass and Sycolin Road will be removed permanently, which will help the rush hour traffic flow through Leesburg. For those who live on either side of the bypass at Sycolin Road, however, things will be tougher as a detour will be needed to get to the other side of the road.

News: Street Closures in Leesburg this Weekend

(April 19, 2013) - Downtown Leesburg street closures will be in effect thru 10 PM on Sunday for the annual Flower and Garden Show. Please use caution and watch for pedestrians.

News: Town of Leesburg Recognizes Loudoun County High School Ecology Club and Chick-fil-A with 2013 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Awards

Leesburg, VA (April 18, 2013) – The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) is pleased to announce two recipients of the 2013 John W. Tolbert, Jr. Environmental Achievement Awards -- Loudoun County High School Ecology Club and Chick-fil-A.

This awards program recognizes students, community groups, businesses, and individuals that conduct or participate in activities that benefit the Town’s environment. The Leesburg Town Council will present the awards at the Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Soccer: Team Registration Now Open for Calvary FC SoccerFest Set for June in Leesburg

Leesburg, VA (April 17, 2013) -- For the 20th consecutive summer, the area’s largest and most dynamic festival of fun, sun and soccer returns to the Washington D.C., metropolitan area. Known for celebrating the sport in family-friendly environment with an emphasis on fun, Cavalry FC SoccerFest (renamed for its new sponsor!) returns to Loudoun County’s Morven Park (41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176) on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30.

News: Suspect Tracked Down by K9 Unit After Pursuit and Crash in Leesburg Area

(April 4, 2013) - A 32-year-old Leesburg man is facing a host of charges including reckless driving, hit and run and DWI after he was tracked down by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit after a pursuit and crash in the Leesburg area around 2 a.m. this morning.

News: Leesburg Police Report 63-Year-Old Man Killed in Domestic Dispute

(March 2, 2013) - Leesburg Police Department was on the scene of an apparent homicide this morning with a 63-year-old man dead. His 57-year-old wife was in custody and being interviewed by the police. Read more on Leesburg Today.

News: Two Missing Teen Girls Located Safe and Sounds; Loudoun Sheriff's Still Searching for Third Girl Believed to be in Leesburg or Sterling Area

Zandi Englebrecht

(Jan. 16, 2013) - Two teenagers reported missing since January 9th were located safe and sound in Leesburg. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office continues to seek the public'™s assistance to help locate a third missing teenager who is believed to be in the Leesburg or Sterling area.

Zandi Englebrecht, 14, is a White female, 5-foot-6€ tall, 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Zandi was last seen on January 9th in the area of Meadowview Court in Leesburg when she left a county facility on her own accord with two other teenagers.

Evelyn Diaz and Stephanie Thomas were both located in Leesburg Tuesday night. The two were not together at the time they were located but had been staying together previously in Leesburg.

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Zandi is asked to contact Detective A. Harper of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office at 703-777-0475.

News: Loudoun County Sheriff's Seek Three Missing Teen Girls Believed to be in Leesburg Area

Stephanie Thomas

Evelyn Diaz

Zandie Englebrecht

(Jan. 15, 2013) - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to locate three missing teenagers who are believed to be in the Leesburg area.

Evelyn Diaz, 14, is described as a Hispanic female. She is 5-foot-3 tall, 104 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Stephanie Thomas, 16, is a White female, 5-3 tall, 125 pounds, with blonde hair with blue eyes. Zandi Englebrecht, 14, is a White female, 5-6 tall, 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

The three teenagers were last seen in the area of Meadowview Court in Leesburg when they left a county facility on their own accord on January 9th.

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of the three teenagers is asked to contact Detective A. Harper of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office at 703-777-0475.

News: Loudoun County Sheriff's Arrest Leesburg Man After Barricade Situation on Jodhpur Drive

(Oct. 18, 2012)- A Leesburg man is in custody after he fired several rounds from a firearm during a domestic dispute and then barricaded himself inside of a residence. Loudoun County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the home on Jodhpur Drive around 4:30 PM on October 17 where the suspect, Warren H. Ours, 60, had barricaded himself alone inside his home.

Girls Soccer: Leesburg Native Katie Wormald Signs to Play at Cedarville University

Katie Wormald signs to play in college (photo courtesy Cedarville University)

Leesburg (May 2, 2012) - Leesburg native Katie Wormald, a home schooled student, has signed her National Letter of Intent to play women's soccer next year at NCAA Division II Cedarville University in Ohio.

Wormald is part of a five athletes from the Lady Jackets signing Class of 2012 announced by head coach John McGillivray. She plays travel soccer for the Loudoun Impact and prep soccer with Leesburg Christian School where she was team MVP, captain and an all-tournament performer.

News: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Seeks Missing Teenager, Possibly in Leesburg Area

(April 25, 2012) - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing teenager who is believed to be in the Leesburg area. Alex Aguilar-Godwin, 14, is described as being a White male, with brown eyes and black hair. He is further described as being 5-4 tall and weighing 120 pounds.

He was reported missing on April 16 after he left his home in the 13200 block of James Monroe Highway on his own accord. If you have any information regarding Alex's whereabouts, you are asked to contact Detective S. Cumberledge at 703-777-0475.

News: Swim U Opening this Month in Village at Leesburg

(April 7, 2012) - Swim U, an indoor swim school, will open this month 2012 in the Village at Leesburg near Wegmans Food Market.

Swim U will offer year round climate controlled swim lessons to children ages 6 months to ten years.

News: Loudoun County/NVVA Volleyball Supporter Peggy Luten Passes Away; Celebration of Her Life Set for Saturday

Leesburg (March 1, 2012) - The Loudoun County High School and Northern Virginia Volleyball Association communities are mourning the passing of long-time supporter Margaret "Peggy" Marie Luten, at age 52, on Feb. 24 in Leesburg. A celebration of her life will be held at noon Saturday, March 3 at the Raspberry Plain Mansion, near Leesburg, followed by a reception at the Luten’s residence.

News: Zebras on the Loose in Leesburg ... Oh My!

Zebra Crossing? (Photo courtesy of Jean Prater)

(Nov. 29, 2011) - This time of year the only zebra's we are used to covering are on the football field but on Monday in Leesburg two zebra's escaped from the Leesburg Animal Park Petting Zoo ... which provided neighbors with quite the visual shock!

Here is the NBC4 story

Youth Sports - Flag Football: Ashburn-Leesburg i9 Fall League Kicks Off with Over 1,000 Kids

Special to VivaLoudoun
(Sept. 27, 2011) - The i9 Sports 2011 youth flag football fall season kicked off Sept. 17 with over 1,000 kids ages four through 14 taking the fields in Ashburn and Leesburg.

i9 Sports has provided children in Loudoun County a unique offering where different skill level divisions are being offered in the Fall 2011 Flag Football League. The Top Gun NOVA Flag Division allows full team entries with practices held during the week - while the youth recreational division offers individual player registrations with limited practices.