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🌱 Sterling’s toughest beagle is back on duty at Dulles Airport

Sterling, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Sterling! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Sterling’s toughest beagle is back on duty at Dulles Airport
  • Why a Sterling data center giant just walked away from Manassas plan

Also on today's calendar: Celebrate July Fourth! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beagle Kicked Airborne At Dulles Refuses To Quit, Still Busting Smugglers A Year Later (dailyvoice.com) — A year after being violently kicked by a traveler at Dulles, Freddie, the agriculture-sniffing beagle stationed at the Sterling airport, is back on duty and thriving. He just logged his 200th agriculture detection referral in June, intercepting toxic seeds and protected parrot feathers from a returning passenger. Customs officials say Freddie’s work helps shield local farms and the broader U.S. food supply from dangerous pests and products.
   

• Company kills plan for world's largest data center hub near Manassas National Battlefield Park (washingtontimes.com) — A Sterling-based data center company has officially scrapped its massive PW Digital Gateway project near Manassas National Battlefield Park after a series of court defeats over rezoning notices. The decision ends plans for what would have been the world’s largest data center complex, following intense pushback from homeowners and preservation groups. Officials and advocates now wonder what this means for future data center proposals in Northern Virginia.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello folks!
    I am new to this app! I live in a townhouse in Stone Ridge area. Does anyone have any good recommendations for deck repair/painting? (Nextdoor Arcola Center)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    FOUND on July 2, 2026 in Dranesville, VA 20170 near Kingstream community Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Cascades West)
  • B. F. Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Restaurant Server (AM) - Holiday Inn Dulles in Sterling. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling here.

🗞 Nearby News

Herndon

  • Sidewalk deficiencies delay decision on proposed Herndon office redevelopment (ffxnow.com)
  • Celebrate and learn the nation's history in Fairfax County this week (fairfaxtimes.com)
  • GSF Celebrates 11 Years of Service with a Grand Gala Honoring America 250 (southasianherald.com)

Ashburn

  • Update on closing of All American Steakhouse in Ashburn (theburn.com)

Reston

  • 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Reston (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: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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