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In today's newsletter:

  • DC party toasts data centers as Northern Virginia critics bristle
  • How you can help reward Marcus Mariota's big day in Washington

Also on today's calendar: Madams of DC Walking Tour and 11 more events.

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 'Loudoun County Iced Tea' Featured At DC Pro-Data Center Party As Some VA Residents Fume: Report (patch.com) — A packed pro–data center party at Pubkey in Washington, DC, spotlighted Virginia's booming data center industry with themed cocktails and "Virginia is for Servers" posters. Attendees in Washington praised economic benefits, while Northern Virginia residents critical of large-scale data center growth said the celebration mocked their communities and ongoing concerns. The event drew protests and hecklers who were removed by security.
   

• You can vote for Marcus Mariota as FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week (hogshaven.com) — Washington football fans just watched backup quarterback Marcus Mariota deliver a poised, turnover-free performance to lift the Commanders over the Seahawks, and now you can help reward him. He's been nominated for the FedEx Air Player of the Week, with online fan voting open through Wednesday afternoon, highlighting how critical his steady play was in Washington's nail-biting 33–31 win.
   

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  • I am thankful for so many things in my life.
    But I am most thankful to GOD for giving me another year of Life! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! I'M SO BLESSED! (Nextdoor Stronghold)
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    She's an eight month old puppy who is looking for a loving home. Sox is great with children and other dogs (currently living with my 4, 7, and 9 year… (Nextdoor H Street Corridor)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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