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šŸŒ± Patch AM: VSP Seek To Identify These Men Over Dulles Greenway Rock Throwing Incident

Also, don't miss Honor Suicide Prevention Month at the Loudoun Out of the Darkness Walk on the Ashburn Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • State police seek tips after dangerous Dulles Greenway rock attack
  • Isolated fatal shooting reported at Ashburn's XCAL Shooting and Fitness Center
  • How an Idaho quarterback is making his mark in Ashburn

Also on today's calendar: Honor Suicide Prevention Month at the Loudoun Out of the Darkness Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. VSP Seek To Identify These Men Over Dulles Greenway Rock Throwing Incident (patch.com) — Drivers in the Ashburn area who use the Dulles Greenway are being urged to help Virginia State Police identify two men linked to a dangerous rock-throwing incident from the Sycolin Road overpass. A Loudoun County driver's windshield was badly damaged when a heavy rock hit her car, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact them directly.
   

2. Man Dies In Shooting At Loudoun Gun Range, 'No Threat To Community': LCSO (patch.com) — Residents near One Loudoun may notice increased concern after a man in his early 20s died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday at the XCAL Shooting and Fitness Center in Ashburn. Authorities say the incident is isolated, not being treated as a criminal matter, and that there is no ongoing threat to the community, though they are releasing few additional details.
   

3. THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Colson Yankoff's 'crazy journey' — former Coeur d'Alene High star quarterback carving out role on special teams and tight end in the NFL (cdapress.com) — Washington Commanders tight end and special teamer Colson Yankoff talks about carving out his role while practicing daily at the team's facility in Ashburn. He reflects on his unconventional path from Idaho high school quarterback to NFL contributor, the perks of pro life, and his determination to keep proving himself in the final year of his rookie contract.
   

4. Virginia congressman backs new plan to bring data centers under regulation (wheninyourstate.com) — Ashburn's massive data center footprint is central to a new four-bill federal proposal from Rep. Suhas Subramanyam that would change how large facilities are sited, regulated, and charged for grid upgrades. The plan responds to Loudoun's rapid growth, resident concerns about power lines and neighborhood impacts, and worries that local budgets may rely too heavily on data center tax revenue.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Person came to my house and took picture of my front door.
    Anyone recognize her? Her car is in the background. (Nextdoor Amberleigh Farm Dr)
  • Does any one knows what happened at the XCAL gun shooting range in Ashburn Sunday morning appx.
    10:30 am (by the Top Golf). Huge police presence and Emergency response. (Nextdoor Belmont Ridge)
  • Apex Service Partners, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounting Shared Services Specialist in Ashburn. Apply here.
  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Laundry Attendant- Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashburn here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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