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• Loudoun County, Virginia, reported approximately 233 data-center buildings built or under construction as of March 2026—the world's highest concentration—as rising electricity demand drives new grid… (lakelandgazette.info) — Ashburn sits at the heart of Loudoun County's world-leading data center cluster, which now funds about 40 percent of the county budget but strains the local power grid. Dominion and Virginia regulators are tightening rules and connection requirements as exploding AI demand drives years-long waits for new facilities and pushes debate over how much more growth the area can handle.
• Who is Commanders' special teams ace Tyler Owens? (espn.com) — From the Commanders' base in Ashburn, special-teams standout Tyler Owens is suddenly in the spotlight after a viral, bone-rattling tackle against the Eagles drew praise from NFL stars and coaches. The story traces how his speed, power, and relentless special-teams play earned him a roster spot and turned him into a key weapon on Washington's coverage units.
• Two Teens on E-Bike Seriously Injured in Collision with SUV in Ashburn (ground.news) — Two teens riding an electric dirt bike were seriously hurt Wednesday evening when they collided with an SUV at Ryan Road and Blue Elder Terrace in Ashburn, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Police say one boy was not wearing a helmet, and the crash prompted a major emergency response that should remind local riders and drivers to use extra caution.
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