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AI smart glasses allow visually impaired Louisiana veteran to enjoy trip to Washington, D.C.

A group of veterans from Louisiana traveled to Washington, D.C., for a series of Veterans Day events this week. They were flown on an Honor Flight sponsored by Meta, which also donated 130,000 pairs of smart glasses to visually impaired veterans across the country. Coast Guard Veteran Belard Ernest of New Orleans was the recipient of one of those pairs of glasses; he says they’re helping him enjoy the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital that he otherwise would not be able to enjoy.

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Black Modernist Architecture in DC

Downtown DC consistently gets the credit for historically significant architecture. Visitors to our fair city (and even some locals) will immediately think of Cluss, Latrobe, Mills and Hoban, the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and the Capitol when asked about famous American architects and their work in DC. Luckily, there are...

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Your D.C. weekend: A holiday market and festive fun

The D.C. Holiday Market is back, with more than 35 vendors offering goods at Dupont Circle. Why it matters: With decorations popping up around town, the city is feeling festive — and there's plenty to do this weekend. Zoom in: This year's market runs 40 days, spanning six weekends, on the 1500 block of New Hampshire Avenue. It'll only be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Dec. 30. Then, on Saturday evening, CityCenter will light up its 78-foot Christmas tree, with a performance from JoJo. It's free to attend, and will feature holiday treats and balloon artists for families. More events this weekend: 🍽️ DC Central Kitchen is hosting Capital Food Fight tonight, featuring chef battles and celebrity guests like Andrew Zimmern. More than 80 restaurants and bars are participating and all proceeds will benefit DC Central Kitchen's charity efforts. Tickets $350+ 🍷 Sonny's Pizza is hosting its wine night again tonight, with four natural winemakers on the rotation. Tickets $19 📸 The National Portrait Gallery is celebrating the 50th year of its photography collection, with a new exhibit called "Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting." It opens Saturday. Sneak peek ♻️ Time to declutter? D.C. residents can dispose of hazardous

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DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle opens

Visitors to the DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle will find offerings from artists, crafters, and small businesses.

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Enchant Christmas DC Is Giving Away 2,500 Free Kids’ Tickets

If you’re planning on taking your family to DC’s upcoming Enchant Christmas event, you may be in for a deal. The immersive holiday experience at Nationals Park is giving away 2,500 free kids’ tickets through the new Kids Light Up The Night initiative, according to the website Secret DC. Those who buy at least one adult ticket for November 20 or December 1, 2, 8, or 9 will be eligible for up to two free youth tickets while supplies last.

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‘SNL’ Alum Ana Gasteyer Is Coming to DC for a Special Holiday Performance

Saturday Night Live’s Ana Gasteyer was born to perform during the holiday season. Known for skits like “Martha Stewart’s Topless Christmas Special” and “NPR’s Delicious Dish” featuring the infamous “Schweddy balls,” Gasteyer released Sugar & Booze, a holiday album, in 2019 and never looked back.

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HBCYOU All-Stars: Howard’s Dazhai B. Layne and Tuskegee’s Tierney Macon on Carrying HBCU Values Beyond the Yard

In an effort to highlight the HBCU graduates carrying the lessons of the yard into their careers and communities, Watch The Yard is spotlighting two alums of P&G’s HBCYOU program: Dazhai Brown of Howard University and Tierney Macon of Tuskegee University. One came back to college as an adult...

Tuskegee, AL · 2d

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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.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Utility tariff links 600 MWh Utah battery to Meta data center

Lydian Energy says its 150 MW/600 MWh Faraday battery in Utah, contracted through PacifiCorp to support Meta’s Eagle Mountain data center, has been operating since September. Lydian Energy said on Nov. 10 that its 150 MW/600 MWh Faraday battery energy storage system (BESS) in Utah County, Utah, has been...

Eagle Mountain, UT · 1d

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First Honor Flight from Sussex County brings veterans to memorials in D.C.

MILLSBORO, Del. - 35 local veterans were honored during the first Honor Flight organized from Sussex County in April, taking them on a daylong trip to Washington to visit memorials dedicated to their service. The nonprofit program flies or buses veterans from their home state to tour national memorials in...

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National League for Nursing seeks Administrative Assistant

Administrative support to the Office of the CEO and the Board of Governors. Responsible for all office systems including the maintenance and reorganization of filing systems, maintaining and provides support to the Office of the President and CEO, the Board of Governors, and Committees. Responsible for office systems including maintenance and reorganization of filing systems, coordination of daily operations, maintaining and designing systems to improve the workflow, the departments web pages, developing the upkeep of the database, and assisting with arrangements for travel and conferences for Board, Committee meetings and the Consultants and Speaking Bureau (CSB).

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Recovery Delivered Named Winner of the Best Online Suboxone Doctors Award by American Recognition Awards

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (November 11, 2026): Recovery Delivered has been named the winner of the Best Online Suboxone Doctors award by American Recognition Awards. The award, announced today in the Business Excellence category, recognizes the practice’s work to make Suboxone treatment low-cost and easy to access online. The full announcement is on the American Recognition Awards website.

Fort Collins, CO · 1d

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DC Nonprofit Raises $530K at Night of Hope as Family Homelessness Surges

Community of Hope brought 332 guests to the National Press Club on October 1 for its 2026 Night of Hope, and by the end of the night, attendees and sponsors had raised $530,000 for the DC nonprofit's mission. The gathering came as the organization points to rising food insecurity and a sharp jump in family homelessness across the city, framing the fundraiser as both a celebration and a call to action.

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Dylan Marlowe Announces 2027 Headlining Tour

Dylan Marlowe has announced a 2027 headlining tour, bringing songs from his new self-titled album to clubs and theaters with opener Cody Lohden. Public ticket sales begin November 11 at 10 a.m. Central, following a presale that opened November 9. Fans can find the itinerary and ticket links through Marlowe’s official tour page.

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Celebrating H.H. Leonards and O Museum in the Mansion

The unsinkable H.H. Leonards celebrated her 76th birthday and the 47th anniversary of her O Museum in the Mansion — previously the Mansion on O — on Tuesday, Nov. 10, surrounded by her friends and fans, enjoying the music of Sirius Company, sipping champagne and indulging in oysters, sushi and caviar (among other appetizers).

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Naperville WWII veteran honored as ‘Prom King’ at Washington gala

101-year-old Naperville resident and World War II veteran Ray Svejnoha was honored on the national level over the weekend in Washington, D.C. at the American Veterans Center. Svejnoha was crowned “prom king” for the center’s annual conference and gala, “American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes.”

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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.

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Purple Heart Homes Demonstrates Modular Construction Techniques at Housing Showcase

To show what modular construction can offer veterans, South Carolina-based veterans’ organization Purple Heart Homes teamed up with residential building product manufacturers from across the U.S. to construct a fully accessible modular home on the National Mall in Washington D.C. in just five days. The home was part of the 2026 HUD Innovative Housing Showcase, which featured a “Made in America” theme.

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Eligible Washington, D.C., High School Students Could Get $15,000 in Annual Scholarships From George Mason University

For high school students in Washington, D.C., the cost of attending college outside the nation’s capital may become a little easier to manage. A new scholarship from George Mason University could provide eligible students with at least $30,000 in annual financial assistance when combined with an existing District grant.

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The D.C. spaces that feature local artists

Washington, D.C. is a global destination for the arts — but not every space regularly features artists who actually live here. Want to support the local scene? Here are some places to start!. Find more specific events in our Weekend Events guides. Visual art. 11:eleven: Large contemporary art gallery,...

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