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Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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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.”

Naperville, IL · 2d
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GW Hatchet

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Officials release five-year roadmap detailing Virginia campus relocation plan

Officials on Wednesday released a five-year roadmap outlining the transition schedule of different programs, offices, schools and departments from the Virginia Science and Technology Campus after the University sold the property in February. The 83-page plan, which gives a detailed breakdown of the 15 units impacted by the transition including...

Washington, DC · 2d
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Former NC Governor in Washington this week for freshman orientation ahead of first term in Senate

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is in Washington this week for orientation ahead of his first term in the U.S. Senate. Cooper joined 10 other newly elected Democratic senators at the Capitol Monday, where they met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The orientation includes briefings on congressional operations,...

North Carolina · 1d
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kabircares.org

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Fall Leaf Collection: Check Your November Schedule!

College Park residents, it’s time to rake those leaves! The City’s curbside leaf collection is underway and will continue through mid-January 2027. Check the November collection calendar to see when crews will be in your neighborhood. Please have your leaves ready by the first scheduled collection day, as crews will only visit each street once per collection round.

College Park, MD · 1d
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WJLA

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Events DC says it owes $5 million, but DC auditor says it should be $50 million

WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. agency said it should return about $5 million to the city. But the D.C. Auditor said that amount should be more than $50 million. Now, newly reviewed documents show the auditor warned the agency that proposed changes to D.C. law could make it harder for the city to recover excess funds in the future.

Washington, DC · 2d

eastoftheriverdcnews.com

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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...

Washington, DC · 1d

arlnow.com

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New apartment building breaks ground at former Ballston Holiday Inn site

A 420-unit development project broke ground yesterday (Thursday) at the site of a former Holiday Inn and office building near Ballston. The Holiday Inn, which closed in the spring, has been completely demolished to make way for a seven-story multifamily building with 420 units and around 380 parking spaces. That’s the first phase of a project that will also include a for-sale residential component with townhouses.

Arlington County, VA · 9h

Axios DC

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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

Washington, DC · 1d

WMAR 2 News Baltimore

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Army veteran now helps seniors — and fellow vets — find support in Maryland

An Army veteran turned home care owner in Ellicott City is helping seniors and hiring fellow veterans to give back.

Ellicott City, MD · 2d

hoodline.com

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Montgomery County Beats DOJ Lawsuit Over Gun-Free Zones Near Parks, Churches, Schools

A federal judge has handed Montgomery County a win in its fight to keep guns away from parks, churches, schools, libraries and hospitals, dismissing the Justice Department's lawsuit against the county's firearm law with prejudice on Monday. The dismissal means the case, as filed, cannot be refiled in the same court — a significant setback for the federal government's effort to unwind the county's restrictions.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Microsoft Outage Disrupts Email Services for Montgomery County Government

A Microsoft outage is affecting incoming emails to Montgomery County government programs and staff members, leaving employees unable to receive emails as of Thursday, November 12. Montgomery County officials confirmed the disruption and said an update will be provided once the outage is resolved. According to ABC News, Microsoft reported...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

NBC Washington

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Holiday markets in the DC area: Winter cheer with treats, music and more

Holiday markets are opening their doors around the DMV. Whether you're shopping for gifts or yourself (or a little of both!), you'll find scores of handmade items from local vendors — plus holiday treats, warm beverages and, at some markets, live music, a holiday home tour or more. We'll...

District Of Columbia · 10h

mocoshow.com

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Montgomery County Council Approves New Requirements for Airbnb

The Montgomery County Council passed Bill 42-26 on Tuesday, November 10, requiring online short-term rental platforms to verify that properties have a valid County rental license before listing them. The legislation, led by Councilmember Shebra Evans, aims to reduce lost County revenue from short-term rentals operating without complying with existing...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

hoodline.com

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D.C. Council Advances GRID Act to Cap Utility Bills as Pepco Warns of Outages

Public Service Commission — Approximate Site Of Utility Oversight. A D.C. Council committee last week approved Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen's GRID Act, a sweeping package meant to rein in rising electricity and natural gas bills — but Pepco is warning that some of the very reforms meant to help residents could end up raising costs and triggering more frequent power outages.

Washington, DC · 14h

MilitaryTimes

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Army formally activates public affairs school

The Army formally activated its U.S. Army Public Affairs School last month, representing a milestone toward the goal of continuously upgrading strategic military communications within the Public Affairs branch, the service announced this week. Headquartered at Fort Meade, Maryland, the school, known as USAPAS, is charged with training public affairs...

Fort Meade, MD · 1d

mocoshow.com

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County Executive-Elect Will Jawando Names Members of 11 Transition Committees Ahead of Taking Office

Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando announced the members of 11 policy committees on Thursday, November 12, as his transition team prepares recommendations for his first 100 days in office. The committees are part of Our Moment Montgomery, Jawando’s transition initiative, which now includes more than 150 residents serving as committee...

Montgomery County, MD · 16h

InsideNoVa

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Guest Column: New zoning approach needed for housing

Northern Virginia continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. Despite federal job losses from DOGE over the past two years, our region is set to return to positive job growth by the end of 2026. A little over 2.6 million people are living in the area right now, and that number is expected to climb to over 3 million in the next few years. This growth has bolstered the local economy but has also created a significant challenge – especially around the cost of housing. The most recent Virginia Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission report shows that the Northern Virginia region needs over 60,000 new affordable housing units to support growing industries in manufacturing, healthcare and information technology. Organizations like the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and others have warned that this gap in affordable housing units risks business growth opportunities that would directly lead to slower economic output. We know that the problem exists, but the only way to solve it is through additional data and regional cooperation. It is important to understand that decisions related to housing cannot be made in a vacuum. We know that

Virginia · 10h

moderatelymoco.com

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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

DC News Now

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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.

Washington, DC · 1d

moderatelymoco.com

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Montgomery County’s Earl Stoddard Named Acting Maryland Emergency Management Secretary

Dr. Earl Stoddard, one of Montgomery County’s three assistant chief administrative officers, will become Maryland’s acting Secretary of Emergency Management on Dec. 9, Gov. Wes Moore announced Thursday, as MarylandFeed reported. Stoddard will succeed Secretary Russell Strickland, who retires Dec. 8 after a 50-year public safety career, according...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d