🌱 LCPS Host Fentanyl Awareness Sessions + ABX-1 Celebration

Hey, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mild with clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Ashburn:

1. Loudoun County Public Schools is hosting a series of fentanyl awareness sessions, which comes after an increase in reported deaths in and around Loudon County. Recent reports indicated that several counties in Virginia, including Arlington, Loudoun, and Prince William, have experienced fatal overdoses due to fentanyl-laced drugs, prompting community members to seek training and education on how to deal with this ongoing issue. There are three remaining sessions available for sign-up. (WUSA9.com)
2. PowerHouse Data Centers and DPR Construction are 50 percent finished with ABX-1 construction, and are in celebration of the positive impacts to come. Buddy Rizer, the Executive Director of Economic Development, says economic growth in Loudoun County will be "immeasurable." (InvestorsObserver)
3. The Loudoun County Health Department has conducted in-person and virtual inspections of restaurants in the Ashburn area, recording violations that can contribute to food contamination. Health inspectors provide corrective action to rectify the observed violations, and a re-inspection can be performed to ensure compliance. Although COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed, health inspectors continue to monitor restaurant compliance with health and safety guidelines. (Patch)

Today in Ashburn:

• Toddler Storytime At Ashburn Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the end of Black History Month by spotlighting the officers who create a diverse department. (Loudoun Sheriff via Instagram)
• The Ashburn Library is hosting the "Kites Take Flight" event for children from kindergarten to fifth grade on Mar. 2. (Ashburn Library via Facebook)
• Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, and Community Services explores nature stories and wildlife topics through interactive play on the fourth Tuesday of each month, much like the one at the link! (Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.