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In today's newsletter:

  • How much more data-center growth can Ashburn's power grid really handle?
  • How did an undrafted Ashburn standout become the Commanders' special-teams terror?
  • How did an Ashburn e-bike ride end in a serious crash?

Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" and 11 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, a t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Loudoun County, Virginia, reported approximately 233 data-center buildings built or under construction as of March 2026—the world's highest concentration—as rising electricity demand drives new grid… (lakelandgazette.info) — Ashburn sits at the heart of Loudoun County's world-leading data center cluster, which now funds about 40 percent of the county budget but strains the local power grid. Dominion and Virginia regulators are tightening rules and connection requirements as exploding AI demand drives years-long waits for new facilities and pushes debate over how much more growth the area can handle.
   

• Who is Commanders' special teams ace Tyler Owens? (espn.com) — From the Commanders' base in Ashburn, special-teams standout Tyler Owens is suddenly in the spotlight after a viral, bone-rattling tackle against the Eagles drew praise from NFL stars and coaches. The story traces how his speed, power, and relentless special-teams play earned him a roster spot and turned him into a key weapon on Washington's coverage units.
   

• Two Teens on E-Bike Seriously Injured in Collision with SUV in Ashburn (ground.news) — Two teens riding an electric dirt bike were seriously hurt Wednesday evening when they collided with an SUV at Ryan Road and Blue Elder Terrace in Ashburn, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Police say one boy was not wearing a helmet, and the crash prompted a major emergency response that should remind local riders and drivers to use extra caution.
   

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    Can you suggest someone who can take a look. Thanks! (Nextdoor Brambleton Brownstones)
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    I have a very sensitive dog who has never been without the family. He needs someone who can stay with him in my home for a few days in November. He… (Nextdoor Belmont Ridge)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Chicken Salad Chick announces plans for new Loudoun location (theburn.com)
  • 2026 Autumnal Equinox Is Tuesday: When It Will Feel Like Fall In VA (patch.com)
  • David Jolly gains governor's race momentum as how focuses on data centers (fox13news.com)

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  • Senior Versatile Technologist at Boeing (boeing.com)

Chantilly

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

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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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