#loudoun — Public Fediverse posts

Things are about to change for data centers in Loudoun County. I've worked in data centers in the area for 20 or so years and even I think Loudoun has gone a bit crazy in the recent years especially when it comes to AI data centers.

Legacy data centers are critical infrastructure for everyone -- even those who hate data centers. I really think it's important to draw a distinction between legacy and AI data centers so the cancer can be treated without killing the body.

https://www.loudounnow.com/news/loudoun-zoning-administrator-says-2000-data-center-decision-no-longer-in-effect/article_30f998d7-cd98-4f25-bde6-639716e7cfae.html

#DataCenters #Loudoun #DMV

I honestly used to regard Loudoun County Sheriff's Office as one of the better police agencies but they have really begun a downhill turn that started with ICE cooperation and even before this article I've noticed that they have been less transparent.

I've been subscribed to their alerts for many years and they've not only fallen in quality but they've shifted to not including the full release in the alerts any longer and, instead, putting them behind a link with tracking.

https://www.loudounnow.com/news/amid-police-radio-encryption-push-communities-find-transparency-options/article_e2221ab5-6958-498f-85a9-279fd08bb641.html

#Loudoun #Police #LCSO #NoVA #Transparency

Strange loud boom and flash in the Leesburg, VA area

https://www.loudounnow.com/news/fire-rescue-crews-investigate-loud-boom-in-leesburg-area/article_3fda6416-56c5-4863-9e98-0e7504f9ed27.html

#Leesburg #Loudoun #NoVA

https://www.loudounnow.com/news/reported-gas-line-break-results-in-road-closures/article_4fdfbdd6-a851-4853-a130-c916050a721b.html

#Ashburn #Loudoun #Waxpool

Apparently there is a gas leak in Ashburn along Waxpool Road. I think I might delay going in to work for a while. I know some data centers have been evacuated (unsure which) as well as Wegmans and buildings around that area. Listening to scanner and heard them identify an 8 inch line.

https://m.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/1541

#Ashburn #Loudoun #Waxpool #GasLeak

https://www.loudounnow.com/news/county-leaders-launch-update-to-rural-loudoun-zoning-regulations/article_50e75cc1-40a2-4fa9-9dc6-54344bd7bab3.html “Unless zoning regulations allow property owners to monetize their land in a way that competes with the monetary benefits of housing, ultimately most of Loudoun will be developed” #Loudoun #zoning #housing #shortage #inflation #displacement #conservation

https://cardinalnews.org/2025/12/26/virginia-needs-more-housing-but-what-kind-and-where/ “It found Roanoke and Charlottesville to be the most friendly toward multifamily housing.” #cville #roanoke #housing #zoning #shortage #inflation #VAPol #Loudoun #Virginia

In other news my drive to work appears like it might get complicated soon

https://www.loudoun.gov//Blog.aspx?IID=1478

#Loudoun #NoVA

Loudoun schools have a lot going on but they deserve to be applauded for standing up for transgender students here.

https://www.loudounnow.com/news/loudoun-school-board-again-bucks-federal-pressure-on-title-ix-compliance/article_ba0bad16-de62-4f10-9c63-3c23d4cdcf63.html

#TransRightsAreHumanRights #Loudoun #TitleIX

So apparently some KKK assholes left some propaganda near to an elementary school next time over here in #Loudoun county. Fucking local newspaper has a paywall so you can't read details about the news.

I hate this fucking internet.

And I hate the KKK.