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Sterling, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Sterling! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Virginia’s new data center tax could affect Sterling neighbors
  • How a Sterling freight warehouse ended up in a major drug probe

Also on today's calendar: Fab Fridays Live Music: Mamma Mania! - Abba Tribute Band and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Data centers face a new energy tax in Virginia's $205 billion budget (wusa9.com) — Sterling residents living near the Vantage data center on Glenn Drive could feel the impact of Virginia’s new data center energy tax and upcoming noise regulations, prompted partly by complaints about a nonstop whistle. Lawmakers expect the tax to raise $600 million annually, while environmental officials are now tasked with crafting noise rules that address community concerns by 2030.
   

• Accused Drug Trafficker Ran Narcotics Through Loudoun County Warehouse: FBI (patch.com) — Federal investigators say a Sterling freight warehouse was used to receive large shipments of cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs bound for the D.C. region, leading to the recent arrest of a suspect. Authorities describe a years-long probe involving undercover operations, alleged money laundering, and significant cash flows, underscoring how an international drug pipeline touched a local Loudoun facility.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Herndon

  • Volunteers distribute hundreds of food kits at annual ‘Resource Rally' in Herndon (ffxnow.com)
  • Software Developer III - GDH - Herndon, VA, US (dice.com)
  • Software Developer IV - GDH - Herndon, VA, US (dice.com)

Ashburn

  • Orders up at Loudoun's first Another Broken Egg Cafe (theburn.com)

Falls Church

  • VA State Trooper Injured After Patrol Car Crashes, Catches Fire On Beltway (patch.com)

Ok Sterling! 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: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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