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In today's newsletter:

• How new data center rules could hit Herndon's bills and air.

Also on today's calendar: Superh 5k Run Walk & Wheel and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
• Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
• Tuesday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NEW: Gov. Spanberger orders 'framework' for regulating data centers, establishes AI task force (ffxnow.com) — New statewide rules for data centers could directly affect Herndon-area residents' energy bills, environmental quality, and future development, according to Del. Irene Shin. Gov. Abigail Spanberger's executive order tightens oversight on large data centers, bans state NDAs, and pushes for noise, emissions, and cost protections, while launching an AI task force to address privacy, cybersecurity, and workforce risks.
   

📸 Around Herndon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Herndon

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Superh 5k Run Walk & Wheel →
  Onelife Fitness, 1800 Old Meadow Rd, McLean
  12:00 pm
• Music, Meditation & Wisdom with Gurudev →
  Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" →
  Online,
  11:30 am
Saturday September 26
• Saint Ann Fall Festival →
  Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
  10:00 am
Friday October 2
• 82nd Waterford Fair →
  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• 2026 Loudoun Elks Scholarship Golf Tournament →
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• NextStop Theatre's: The Second Best School Shooting →
  269 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon
  2:00 pm
• NextStop Theatre's: The Second Best School Shooting →
  269 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon
  2:00 pm
Friday September 25
• NextStop Theatre's: The Second Best School Shooting →
  269 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Herndon Montessori School Open House ( Infants to Pre K ) →
  13251 Woodland Park Rd, Herndon, VA - 20171
  10:00 am
• NextStop Theatre's: The Second Best School Shooting →
  269 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon
  2:00 pm
• NextStop Theatre's: The Second Best School Shooting 8PM →
  269 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Herndon Friends Meeting Used Bike Collection →
  660 Spring St, Herndon
  9:00 am
• NextStop Theatre's: The Second Best School Shooting →
  269 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Deer Management Notice
  I wanted to take a walk on one of the usually trails near frying pan farm. It's a paved trail and usually see lots of people there. But when I… (Nextdoor Great Oak)
• Has anyone else noticed a very small child riding a mini bike/motorcycle at Franklin Farm Shopping Center?
  He was going up and down the parking rows, weaving around the cars. He was wearing a helmet, which is good to see, but given how low to the ground he… (Nextdoor Monterey & Monroe Manor)

• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-2060336-1) in Herndon. Apply here.
• Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Herndon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herndon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reston

• Reston Multicultural Festival returns this weekend for 25th anniversary (ffxnow.com)
• Data Machines Expands in Reston, Building New Capacity to Support National Missions (natlawreview.com)
• Senior Data Center Energy Strategic Negotiator, Energy and Power (google.com)

Great Falls

• Groundbreaking Latin American studies scholar Sara Castro-Klarén dies at 86 (jhu.edu)

Chantilly

• Chantilly Woman In Wheelchair ID'd In Fatal Route 50 Crash (patch.com)

Ok Herndon! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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