Leesburg

Painting On Pine Street Highlights Leesburg’s Black Living Legends

The Rev. John Christian made it his mission to preserve Pine Street. The four-time former mayor of Leesburg – elected in 2005, 2008, 2014 and 2019 – said Leesburg’s historically Black community embodies and reflects the work of leaders from its recent past, including Virgil Hawkins, Betteye Stevens-Coney, T.H. Poole, Margaret Ward and the Rev.Continue reading “Painting On Pine Street Highlights Leesburg’s Black Living Legends”

Principal helps inspire middle school upgrades

As a recently retired teacher, Alexis Capozzoli wants to continue to help improve the life of local students. Capozzoli, of the Village of Ashland, spent part of her summer working to help improve Oak Park Middle School, a middle school in Leesburg. She along with other community members helped to revamp the teachers’ lounge andContinue reading “Principal helps inspire middle school upgrades”