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In today's newsletter:

  • Could giant wind fences finally cut Newport News coal dust?
  • How could PHF's new aircraft demo change your trip to DC?

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Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wind fences could reduce Newport News coal dust pollution, study suggests (pilotonline.com) — Newport News officials are weighing a new study that says 80-foot porous wind fences at the city's coal terminals could cut coal dust movement by nearly 90%, potentially easing long-standing complaints from Southeast Community residents. The report outlines costs up to $20 million and calls for more testing, while city leaders stress they're exploring options but have no construction plans yet.
   

• The Pac, Newport News Showcase Electra's Aviation Future (hamptonroadsmessenger.com) — Newport News and the Peninsula Airport Commission just hosted Electra's hybrid‑electric aircraft demo at Newport News/Williamsburg Airport, showcasing ultra‑short takeoff technology that could link the city directly to Washington, DC and Richmond. Local leaders say positioning PHF as a testbed for advanced air mobility could attract aerospace investment, high‑skill jobs, and faster regional travel options for residents.
   

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