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November 2, 2023

Why People Hate That NoVa Is a Data Center Hub

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Why People Hate That NoVa Is a Data Center Hub

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You might not think of NoVa as a data center hub, but it is! And it’s possible it’ll expand even more in the coming year. But not if residents have THEIR say. WAMU’s Margaret Barthel is here to tell us why this is such a big deal.


And at the end of the episode, we’ve got a short but mouthwatering conversation with Food & Friends and Whisked by Jenna about the Slice of Life pie sale. Buy or sell some homemade pies and help feed local families in the process. Learn more at SliceOfLifeDC.org.


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