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The Country Club at Woodmore Signals a Renewed Era for its Membership

MITCHELLVILLE, Maryland — This winter, The Country Club at Woodmore will finish a multi-year, $1.9 million capital investment project, which is already delivering significant improvements to the historic layout, as part of a renewed commitment to its members. Located near Washington, D.C., Woodmore offers an unmatched 18-hole golf experience...

Mitchellville, MD · 3d

Festivaltopia

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Hidden Libraries That Hold America’s Literary Treasures

The Folger Shakespeare Library: A Vault of Elizabethan Secrets The Folger Shakespeare Library: A Vault of Elizabethan Secrets (image credits: wikimedia) Tucked just steps from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the Folger Shakespeare Library is a true marvel for lovers of literature and history. Many people walk past its understated façade every day without ... Read more The post Hidden Libraries That Hold America’s Literary Treasures appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Washington, DC · 3d

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Reptile House in Druid Hill Park

On August 5, 1948, Mayor Thomas D’Alessandro and other Baltimore City dignitaries came by motorcade to Druid Hill Park for the official opening of the Baltimore Zoo’s new Reptile House. They entered an oval room with a shallow, tile-lined pool at its center where small alligators and turtles swam. Set into the walls of the room were brightly lit tanks containing an eye-popping array of local and exotic snakes, lizards, and amphibians. Artists employed by the City’s Bureau of Parks had painted woodland, desert, or swamp scenes inside each tank to mimic the natural habitats of the occupants.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 15h

Festivaltopia

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It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories

Some states quietly watch history pass by. Maryland doesn’t do that. Despite its small footprint, this mid-Atlantic state has given America some of its most powerful symbols, its most enduring traditions, and a few hard truths it didn’t always want to hear. From national anthems to military culture, from federal power to unflinching television, Maryland ... Read more The post It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Maryland · 1d

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Port Tobacco Players Presents An Encore Presentation Of “Unseen Hooks: The La Plata Tornadoes Of 1926 & 2002”

The following is a press release from Port Tobacco Players. Winner of Best Documentary at the 2026 Utopia Film Festival. Join us for the encore presentation of the documentary Unseen Hooks. Discover the chaos and horror of a town experiencing not one but two devastating tornadoes in less than a century, along with remarkable stories of heroism, resilience, stoicism, and even humor. Learn how the disaster became the catalyst for building a consolidated school and full-service hospital and establishing the county’s first volunteer fire department. Experience the powerful story of how a community came together, overcame unimaginable trauma and destruction, and learned to rise and build again.

La Plata, MD · 2d

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Baltimore's Mason Douglas lands role in Tyler Perry's 'Gospel of Christmas'

Baltimore native Mason Douglas stars as Jacob in Tyler Perry's 'The Gospel of Christmas,' streaming on Netflix Nov. 11.

Baltimore, MD · 14h

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Emerging Screenwriter Gabriel McDonald Earns Baltimore Honor for Story of Family, Home, and Displacement

BALTIMORE, MD - Emerging screenwriter Gabriel McDonald, a first-year student at Morehouse College, has won first place in the high school feature screenplay category of Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s 2026 Baltimore Screenwriting Competition for the screenplay When Walls Speak. Set in East Baltimore, the screenplay follows Elijah Johnson, a...

Baltimore, MD · 3d

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This Maryland Musical Wonderland Is a Huge Destination for Guitar Players and Gear Fans

Some of the instruments at this Maryland music store stay in warehouses because there simply isn’t enough showroom space. That’s a remarkable problem for a shop already packed with guitars, amplifiers, pedals, and equipment for just about every kind of musician. Guitar fans can browse electric and acoustic...

Maryland · 2d

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Carter G. Woodson Home to Reopen to Public

The Carter G. Woodson Home in Northwest D.C. is scheduled to reopen to the public on Nov. 7 following two decades of renovations to the national historic site. The post Carter G. Woodson Home to Reopen to Public appeared first on The Washington Informer .

Washington, DC · 2d

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STARZ backs HBCU film festival at Howard University with Hollywood opportunities

STARZ will sponsor the HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival at Howard University, connecting HBCU filmmakers with entertainment industry professionals. The post STARZ backs HBCU film festival at Howard University with Hollywood opportunities appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

Washington, DC · 2d

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Things to do in the DC area: Adams Morgan PorchFest, Film Festivals … and more!

Music lovers can enjoy the fall weather and sounds by local musicians at Adams Morgan PorchFest on Saturday. Approximately 80 artists and bands are expected to perform this year on porches, patios and public spaces all over the neighborhood. This year’s headliner is Oddisee, a D.C.-area native hip-hop artist and...

Washington, DC · 21h

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McLean Art Gallery welcomes new exhibit, prepares for 2027 closure

Time is ticking down on the McLean Art Society’s stay at the Chesterbrook Shopping Center. The nonprofit will welcome a new exhibit titled “City Life” to its McLean Art Gallery tomorrow (Wednesday) that’s now expected to be one of the last in the pop-up space at 6224B Old Dominion Drive.

Mclean, VA · 2d

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Weekend Round Up November 5, 2026

This Weekend Round-Up starts tonight: It’s Lalo Tequila night at the Ritz-Carlton. On Saturday, sample suds at the Fall DC Beer Fest. Do you hanker for hot cider? Then grab your helmet for a 10-, 30- or 60-mile ride benefiting the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. This weekend’s dance experiences: disco at the Phillips Collection and Bharatanatyam and Bollywood fusion at Dance Loft on 14.

Washington, DC · 1d

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COSMIC Symphony To Perform Free Holiday Concerts In Southern Maryland Dec. 12-13

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — COSMIC Symphony will celebrate the holiday season with two free concerts in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties this December. The performances will feature music from Frozen, Harry Potter and traditional Christmas favorites. The orchestra’s holiday program, Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, will take...

Calvert County, MD · 1d

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‘Maryland Farm & Harvest’ returns to MPT for 14th season beginning Nov. 10

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Maryland Public Television’s original series “Maryland Farm & Harvest” will premiere its 14th season on Nov. 10, exploring the state’s agricultural industry through 13 new half-hour episodes, network officials announced. The weekly series airs Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on MPT and streams online via mpt.org/livestream, the free PBS app, and MPT’s […]

Maryland · 1d

DC News Now

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Veterans Day parade, ceremonies in DC

A series of events take place in D.C. in November to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Washington, DC · 1d

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FINAL DAYS: Longtime Capital Gazette Photographer Paul W. Gillespie Hosting Solo Exhibition at Chesapeake Arts Center

Longtime Capital Gazette photographer Paul W. Gillespie will open a new solo exhibition at Chesapeake Arts Center in September, offering a look at the personal photography he creates beyond his newspaper assignments. The exhibition, “Every Picture Tells a Story, Don’t It? People, Places, and Passing Moments”, will run from September...

Brooklyn Park, MD · 22h

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Close to Home: Jochums add their own chapter to townhouse’s long-standing story

A stately Federal townhouse on Oronoco Street is witness to more than two centuries of Alexandria’s rich history. The home was built in 1795 as an investment for John Potts Jr., the first secretary of George Washington’s Potomac Company. In 1799, he deeded the property for $12,000 to William Fitzhugh of Chatham, a former delegate to the Continental Congress.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Germantown Family’s Extravagant Christmas Display Returns This Month

The Salgado Family Christmas Display will return to Hope International Church at 15817 Barnesville Road in Boyds on Sunday, November 22, 2026, with opening night beginning at 6pm. The free walk-through display will be open on select nights through January 1, 2027. The display features thousands of Christmas lights, holiday...

Boyds, MD · 1d