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Morning Ashburn! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ashburn residents invited to shape Loudoun's next wave of data center rules
  • How an Ashburn practice injury still qualified for Maryland workers' comp
  • How Ashburn's data centers fit into AI's exploding power demands

Also on today's calendar: Shenandoah Sips: A Celebration of Virginia Wines, Ciders, Spirits & More! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 89, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Loudoun Officials Seek Public Input On New Data Center Rules (patch.com) — Loudoun County is asking residents, including those in Ashburn, to weigh in on new rules that could change how data centers are designed, located, and managed. Two drop-in open houses, including one at Broad Run High School on Ashburn Road, will feature staff discussions, surveys, and noise demonstrations, with feedback shaping recommendations headed to the Planning Commission in early 2027.
   

• Court: Former Washington Commanders player can get workers' comp for training camp injury (marylandmatters.org) — A Maryland appeals court has ruled that former Washington Commanders player Curtis Brooks is entitled to workers' compensation, even though he was injured at the team's training facility in Ashburn. Judges found his contract made him a covered employee for the 2023 season, rejecting arguments that his short tenure and out-of-state injury disqualified him. The decision could influence how other pro athletes' injuries are treated legally.
   

• Power hungry: AI data centers' appetites for electricity are reshaping energy landscapes (wyomingnews.com) — Ashburn's massive data center hub is spotlighted as experts warn AI facilities could soon consume a huge share of U.S. electricity, straining grids and raising rates. The piece explains how rising power demand, aging infrastructure, and new off-grid projects are reshaping energy policy debates in Virginia and across the country.
   

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  • Hi, a week ago my cat named Kata got lost in the middle of the night.
    She is a 3 year old grey tabby. She is very social and friendly. We're still unable to find her :(. Please let me know if you have seen her! (Nextdoor University Center)
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🗞 Nearby News

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Herndon

  • Herndon Town Council candidate hopes to help community realize full potential (ffxnow.com)
  • SABCVA to Host Empower Virginia Business Forum in Herndon (southasianherald.com)
  • Best Spa and Wellness Center in Fairfax County (ffxnow.com)

Reston

  • From Refugee To Reston Leader: BeBe Nguyen Builds Community At RCC (patch.com)
  • Measles Exposure Reported At 4 NoVA Businesses, Health Officials Say (patch.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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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