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Hello Leesburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Leesburg-based Spookstock Foundation tied to CIA-backed In-Q-Tel grant

Also on today's calendar: Makerspace: Adult Sewing Club - Make an Eyeglass Case: A Two-Part Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Political campaign contributions by CIA funded companies (indybay.org) — Leesburg appears here as home to the Spookstock Foundation, which received a $17,500 grant from CIA-backed investment nonprofit In-Q-Tel to support "shadow warriors" and their families. The broader piece critiques how CIA-funded tech companies and their executives make political donations, win government contracts, and lobby officials, raising questions about influence on U.S. elections and policy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need a one time lawn service and don't have time to do it myself until the weekend - I need the grass cut short and trimming around the whole house.
    Front, Front Right and Small backyard. I don't have time to meet and greet for quotes etc. Looking for a fair and reasonable quote with commitment… (Nextdoor Leesburg)
  • Hi everyone.
    I have a coworker who is a Lead Medical Assistant at a private Family practice with 15 years of patient care experience. She is BLS and CPR certified… (Nextdoor Leesburg)
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Leesburg. Apply here.
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ashburn

  • A crisis and deep faith leads to charity for families in need (ashburnmagazine.com)
  • District of Sports: Evaluating the Commanders halfway through camp and Jayden Daniels' tiff with LSU (washingtontimes.com)

Purcellville

  • Ohio State Buckeyes Head Into 2026 With 310 Pound Monster in the Middle (totalapexsports.com)

Middleburg

Ok Leesburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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