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Hi Ashburn! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Loudoun schools post big gains in Virginia performance ratings
  • Ashburn man admits massive fraud, forfeits millions in gold and luxury goods
  • What Amazon's billion-dollar pledge could mean for Ashburn's GWU campus

Also on today's calendar: Celebrate Purcellville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Loudoun County Public Schools Improve In VA Performance Assessment (patch.com) — Families in Ashburn and across Loudoun County are seeing stronger school performance this year, with two-thirds of eligible Loudoun County Public Schools earning Virginia's top "Distinguished" rating. Only one school fell into the lowest support category, and all below-standard schools now have targeted improvement plans that will be reviewed at an upcoming school board meeting.
   

2. Ashburn Man To Forfeit Millions In Gold Bars, Rolex Watches, BMWs As Part Of Plea Deal (patch.com) — Ashburn residents are learning that a local man has admitted to a massive federal fraud scheme worth nearly $194 million, including tens of millions in gold bars stashed at his home. As part of his plea, he will forfeit gold, cash, luxury watches, and BMWs, and now faces a potential lengthy prison sentence when he returns to court in January.
   

3. Amazon Pledges Over $1 Billion to Communities Affected by Data Center Expansion (winbuzzer.com) — Amazon's new $1 billion "Built Together" initiative could directly affect Ashburn as the company pursues controversial data center plans at George Washington University's local campus near homes, Bles Park and the Potomac. While promising college aid, job training and home energy upgrades in host communities, Amazon faces Loudoun leaders and residents worried about replacing higher-education land with four large data centers by the river.
   

4. Northern Virginia Leaders Sound the Alarm Over E-Bike Safety After Recent Incidents (northernvirginiamag.com) — Local leaders are raising alarms after two 14-year-olds were seriously hurt in an Ashburn e-bike crash, part of a sharp rise in e-bike injuries across Loudoun County. The piece explains different e-bike classes, key safety rules, and why experts say these bikes aren't for beginners, while urging both riders and drivers to follow traffic laws and watch out for each other.
   

5. Roger Bradford appears in Loudoun court as new documents detail alleged admission to siste (wjla.com) — A Loudoun County man accused of killing his wife allegedly stopped at an Ashburn storage facility for ammunition before the Aldie shooting, according to new court documents. He has now appeared before a Virginia judge, remains jailed without bond by choice, and faces evolving murder charges as investigators examine a journal of potential targets and his mental competency.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dear Blue Prius Driver,
    I wanted to take a moment to appreciate you. From the moment you got onto Route 28, you committed yourself to practicing extremely safe driving. 50… (Nextdoor University Center)
  • Good evening neighbors,
    Our dishwasher broke decided to show some E-23 Code. It seems like the drain is unable to pull water. Wanted to see if anyone has had an issue… (Nextdoor Belmont Ridge)
  • Aston Carter posted a job opening for Purchasing/Buyer Assistant in Ashburn. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Members in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashburn here.

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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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