🌱 Why Lansdowne neighbors are pushing back on Dominion’s new substation plan

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Lansdowne neighbors are pushing back on Dominion’s new substation plan

Also on today's calendar: Loudoun Pride Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 59, low: 52.
• Saturday: Cloudy; cool with a t-storm, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Supervisors Reverse Substation Approval, Project Still in Limbo (loudounnow.com) — Lansdowne residents are watching closely as Loudoun supervisors reversed their initial approval of Dominion Energy’s Aspen substation near Leesburg, leaving the project in limbo. The Lansdowne Conservancy Board, represented by director Marianne Mueller, has opposed related transmission lines and urged supervisors to delay action and push for more local control over fast‑expanding power infrastructure tied to data center growth.
   

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📸 Around Lansdowne

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lansdowne

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 6

• Loudoun Pride Festival →
  Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Dr NW, Leesburg
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 22

• Effective Change Management 1-Day Course in Leesburg, VA →
  Regus, 50 Catoctin Cir NE #101, Leesburg
  9:00 am

Saturday May 23

• Detroit City FC at Loudoun United FC →
  Segra Field, 42095 Loudoun United Dr, Leesburg
  6:00 pm

Sunday May 24

• Leesburg Cars and Coffee →
  Leesburg Public House, 962 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg
  9:00 am
• Citizen Soldier →
  Tally Ho Theater, 19 W Market St, Leesburg
  6:00 pm

Monday May 25

• Memorial Day Holiday →
  Loudoun County, VA Calendar
• Meal Prep Mondays →
  Loudoun County, VA Calendar
  5:30 pm

Tuesday May 26

• Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board: Builders Committee →
  Loudoun County, VA Calendar, Olmstead Room 106 Catoctin Circle SE (First Floor), Leesburg
  8:00 am
• Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Information Session (ON-SITE) →
  Loudoun County, VA Calendar, 705 East Market Street Suite E, Leesburg
  10:30 am

Saturday May 30

• Youth-Led Walking For Water Event Returns to Leesburg May 30 at Morven Park →
  Morven Park Grounds, 17339 Southern Planter Ln, Leesburg
  8:30 am

Sunday June 7

• Loudoun Symphony Presents Star Wars at the Symphony →
  Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Rd, Ashburn
  3:00 pm
• Movies And Events Under The Stars: Rudy →
  43751 Central Station Dr, Ashburn
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Ashburn

• Unplug and Play: Hyper Kidz Play Ashburn Brings Sweet, Screen-Free Indoor Fun (wjla.com)
• Whitestone Launches New Tempo by Hilton Hotel in Virginia (asianhospitality.com)

Leesburg

• This Northern Virginia City Just Ranked the Best Place to Live in Virginia (northernvirginiamag.com)

Reston

• Reston-Born RDGLDGRN To Perform Free Hometown Concert At Reston Town Center (patch.com)
• Fairfax County Board To Honor Reston Multicultural Festival, AKA Chapter Anniversaries (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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