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Hey there, Ashburn! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ashburn neighbors ask: Are data centers driving up your power bill?

Also on today's calendar: Mix It Up Sports Presents Live Combat Sports and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A stray t-storm; very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hashmi Hears Loudoun: Who Will Pay for Virginia's Energy Future? (blueridgeleader.com) — Ashburn and other Loudoun residents pressed state leaders in Sterling about how data centers and a proposed Dominion–NextEra merger could raise their electric bills and reshape Virginia's energy system. Speakers questioned who should pay for new transmission lines and backup generators, and whether regulators and lawmakers are doing enough to protect local communities and ratepayers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, neighbors!
    Does anyone have a recommendation for a good car detailing service? I'd especially appreciate recommendations from anyone who has recently had an SUV… (Nextdoor Belmont Ridge)
  • @need professional service quote to fix
    Wall paint Curtain rod Dish washer plumbing Ice maker appliance replacement installation and fridge (Nextdoor Loudoun Valley II)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for SAS in Walmart - Retail Specialist - Seasonal in Ashburn. Apply here.
  • Extra Space Storage posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Ashburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sterling

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Herndon

  • Cluster Project Design Mechanical Engineer, Fleet Remediation Engineering - Amazon Data Services, Inc. - Herndon, VA, US (dice.com)
  • Things to Do This Weekend in the DMV: Sept. 12-13 (washingtonfamily.com)
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud (HubSpot) Tech Architect (dice.com)

Ok Ashburn! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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