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🌱 How could the Dominion–NextEra merger change your Fair Oaks power bill?

Fair Oaks, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Fair Oaks! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could the Dominion–NextEra merger change your Fair Oaks power bill?

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 68, low: 62.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northern Virginians voice opposition to massive Dominion-NextEra merger during public hearing (dcnewsnow.com) — A major public hearing in Fair Oaks brought out dozens of Northern Virginia residents worried that a proposed Dominion–NextEra merger could raise already high electric bills. Most speakers urged state regulators to block what they see as a monopoly, while a few union voices backed the deal for potential job and energy benefits. Final approval decisions will unfold through additional hearings this fall.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

George Mason

  • Twenty George Mason researchers receive 4-VA funding for collaborative research (gmu.edu)
  • George Mason Approves Six-Year Operating Plan As $1 Billion Campaign Reaches $688 Million (pulse2.com)
  • A wickedly wonderful evening with Jeff Goldblum at GMU (dctheaterarts.org)

Fairfax

  • Local Event: Dine & Discover Windrose: Meet Fairfax's Newest 55+ Active Adult Community (patch.com)

Chantilly

  • Paisano’s Expands Free Pizza Slice Program To Anyone In Need (patch.com)

Ok Fair Oaks! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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