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InsideNoVa

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Puzzle Palooza in Occoquan hosting Statewide Puzzle Swap this weekend

Puzzle Palooza Etc. in Occoquan is gearing up for the holidays, and the festivities kick off this weekend with a Statewide Puzzle Swap Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Folks can bring their gently loved puzzles and exchange them for others,” owner Donna Sherman told InsideNoVa. “Participants will be given a discount card that can be used in the store that day.” The event is free, though organizers insist all puzzle pieces are included and sealed in a Ziploc bag for the exchange. Attendees are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the local pantry. The popular shop at 305 Mill St. also hosts monthly puzzle nights. For more details, go to the shop’s website at puzzlepaloozaetc.com or call 703-494-0579.

Occoquan, VA · 1d

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The Winter GUIDE Is Here: Charles County Rolls Out Seasonal Events, Programs And Sports Leagues

LA PLATA, Md.– The Charles County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism winter edition of The GUIDE is now available online. You will find seasonal special events, various programs for youth, teens, and adults, sports clinics and leagues, and more. Online registration is happening now for all programs. For additional information, please feel free to contact us at 301-932-3470 or online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com.

Charles County, MD · 1d
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Shops At Waldorf To Celebrate Christmas And Hanukkah Together At ‘Light Up The Season’ Free Black Friday Event

WALDORF, Md.– The Shops at Waldorf Center, an open-air power center located just minutes from the Capital Beltway in Waldorf, Maryland (www.theshopsatwaldorfcenter.com), invites the community to a “Light Up the Season” celebration honoring the diverse holiday traditions of Charles County. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature a...

Waldorf, MD · 2d

PWLiving

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CrossFit Woodbridge: Coaching, Community, and a Place to Begin

By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living | Photos by Emely Martinez | Sponsored by CrossFit Woodbridge. A first visit to CrossFit Woodbridge starts with a conversation. Newcomers can talk with a coach about their experience, goals, and any limitations before choosing how to begin. Owners Hanna Hawkins and Nadine Shurland say that approach matters because many people assume they need to be in shape before trying CrossFit. “You don’t have to be fit to start CrossFit, and you don’t have to be an athlete to belong here!” the owners explained.

Woodbridge, VA · 1d
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CSM And UMBC Sign Dual Admissions Agreement To Expand Transfer Options And Support Student Success

LA PLATA, Md.– Students at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) can seamlessly transfer to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) for a bachelor’s degree through a new dual admissions agreement signed Thursday, Nov. 5. Under the agreement, eligible students who earn an associate degree from CSM...

Catonsville, MD · 1d

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WSSC Told Emergency Managers All Customers Could Lose Water by 5 p.m. Sept. 29, County Memo Says

At 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 29, WSSC Water told emergency managers it expected some customers to start losing water pressure by 3 p.m., most by 4 p.m., and all of its customers to lose water service by 5 p.m., according to a Nov. 6 memo from Montgomery County’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) to the County Council.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

The Alexandria Brief

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From $155,000 to $4 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week

Sellers collected 90.8% of what they first asked, the widest gap in weeks.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Heightened security at Alexandria City High School after social media threats

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — There will be heightened security at Alexandria City High School campuses Thursday after authorities were notified of threats made towards the school on social media. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said it is actively investigating the online threats, and that it will increase its presence...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Holiday light shows open for the season at three Northern Virginia parks

For many in Northern Virginia, there’s a small upside to the days getting dark at 5 p.m.: holiday lights are back. By this weekend, all three of NOVA Parks’ popular lights shows will be open. Meadowlark Botanical Garden’s Winter Walk of Lights already opened for the season yesterday...

Alexandria, VA · 23h

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Sloppy Mama’s BBQ takes Thanksgiving dinner off your to-do list

Hosting Thanksgiving can take most of a week: the grocery runs, the oven juggling, the stack of pans afterward. Sloppy Mama’s BBQ on Langston Boulevard offers a way to skip all of it with ready-to-go Thanksgiving dinners, made from scratch and picked up at 5731 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207.

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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Closing the gap between addiction help and treatment access in Virginia

The decision to seek addiction treatment can come after weeks or months of uncertainty. A family member may finally recognize the need for professional support, or someone experiencing substance use difficulties may decide independently that it’s time to ask for help. In either situation, what happens immediately after that decision matters.

Alexandria, VA · 4h

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This Must-Visit Food Hall In Virginia Has Something For Nearly Every Craving

For every three meals sold at one food hall, a donation goes to a local food assistance center. I’m giving that a moment, because it means your dumpling habit quietly helps a neighbor. That detail tells you a lot about the place. It sits right above a busy Metro...

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Prince George's County Valedictorian Detained After Baltimore ICE Check-In, Held in Louisiana

A University of Maryland student who once graduated at the top of her class at Parkdale High School has been detained by immigration authorities, according to her boyfriend, who says she and her mother are now being held in Louisiana after attending a routine immigration check-in in Baltimore. Maria Flores Garcia, a public health major who dreamed of becoming a doctor, had built a life defined by academic achievement since arriving from El Salvador as a child — a story now upended by her detention.

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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Cornerstone asks city to join appeal of liquor license suspension

The attorney for Cornerstone Grill & Loft asked the College Park City Council on Nov. 10 to join the bar’s legal fight against a 90-day liquor license suspension. The request came during the public comment period of the council’s weekly meeting, when anyone can address the members on any topic for up to three minutes. The council did not vote on or discuss the request, per council rules for the public comment periods.

College Park, MD · 2d

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Alexandria parents petition ACPS to limit school-issued device use

Hundreds of parents and community members have signed onto a letter asking Alexandria City Public Schools leaders to put limits on students using school-issued tablets and laptops. The parent-led petition, addressed to the Alexandria City School Board, Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor and incoming Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, called for “age-appropriate screen...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Alexandria home sales fall nearly 30% year over year as median price nears $790K

Home sales across the city took a tumble in October, but the median sales price was higher, according to new data. A total of 125 properties went to closing across Alexandria last month, according to figures reported Nov. 10 by Bright MLS. That’s down 27.3% from a year before.

Alexandria, VA · 23h

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Alexandria City High School to start locking student phones in pouches in early 2027

Alexandria City High School is planning to roll out phone pouches with magnetic locks for its students in January or February, Principal Michael Burch told ALXnow. In August, ACHS started the 2026-27 school year with a “bell-to-bell” ban of smartphones and other smart devices. The number of policy violations has dropped from 179 in the first week of school to under 100 in most recent weeks. During the week of Nov. 2, 2026, the number of cellphones collected due to policy violations dropped to 48, Burch said.

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