How Loudoun County data centers are linked to power flickering across half the U.S.
A 10-minute power flicker across several states is tied to Data Center Alley in Ashburn, Virginia, according to an engineer's data.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
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How Virginia became the world’s data center capital and how it’s going
From AOL’s arrival in Ashburn to today’s AI-driven boom, Virginia became the backbone of the internet economy through decades of planning and work. Now l...
Jul 13, 2026Open source
Dark smoke rose above a Virginia data center as a heat wave pushed the power grid close to its limits
A large Digital Realty data center in Ashburn, Virginia turned on diesel generators over the July 4 weekend to deal with a strained grid.
Jul 11, 2026Open source
The data-center dilemma
Mital Gandhi, a resident of The Regency development in Ashburn, Virginia, has proposed a deal to sell his community to data centers. All 143 households must...
Jun 2, 2026Open source
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Pregnant asylum seeker who was detained at Dulles will return to Ghana
After 10 days spent detained at Dulles International Airport, Ghanaian asylum seeker Anabella Gyasi and her son will go back to her home country. A judge wit...
May 30, 2026Open source
Lawmakers press FAA over Dulles noise, safety concerns
Virginia leaders cite engine failures, low-altitude flights, and community complaints in calling for a federal working group.
May 6, 2026Open source
Truck crashes into Sterling home after attempted federal traffic stop
A truck crashed into a home in Sterling, Virginia, after a pursuit initiated by federal agents.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Loudoun County moves to demolish burned townhome nearly 1 year after deadly fire
A burned out home in Sterling, Virginia is a standing reminder about a deadly fire that left a woman dead, neighbors said.
Jul 16, 2026Open source
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Sen. Louise Lucas used $300,000 in campaign funds for legal defense, reports show
New campaign finance reports show Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas used $300,000 in campaign funds to contribute to her legal defense fund and the law firm she hir...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Green Hypocrisy. The Case of Virginia Rejoining RGGI
Virginia debates rejoining RGGI to balance energy costs and reduce carbon emissions effectively.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Is the WNBA About to Become the Next Front in the Trans Sports War?
AP Photo/Jae C. Hong Last month, the Supreme Court delivered a decisive ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J., upholding state laws that ban biological males fro...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
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Ashburn is in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Region: Central Virginia
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20146, 20147, 20148, 20149
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Sen. Louise Lucas used $300,000 in campaign funds for legal defense, reports show
New campaign finance reports show Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas used $300,000 in campaign funds to contribute to her legal defense fund and the law firm she hir...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Green Hypocrisy. The Case of Virginia Rejoining RGGI
Virginia debates rejoining RGGI to balance energy costs and reduce carbon emissions effectively.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Is the WNBA About to Become the Next Front in the Trans Sports War?
AP Photo/Jae C. Hong Last month, the Supreme Court delivered a decisive ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J., upholding state laws that ban biological males fro...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
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39.0322000, -77.4985000
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