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Montgomery County Council Votes Unanimously to Bar Some Ex-ICE Workers From County Jobs

Maryland General Assembly — Reported Site of Related State Bill. The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to restrict some former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees from holding certain county jobs, a measure aimed at positions involving public interaction or control over public resources. The restriction targets people who worked for ICE after October 2025 and are seeking roles that county department and agency heads designate as sensitive.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d
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Second massive vendor event canceled at Dulles Town Center Expo

DULLES, Va. (7News) — Vendors and shoppers were set to pack the Dulles Town Center Expo and Event Center this weekend for the DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival until organizers announced abruptly the festival was canceled. "It's not a situation where you can do an easy pivot and find...

Sterling, VA · 1d
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Seven Maryland Old Inns Still Lighting The Fireplace For Dinner

Some Maryland dining rooms were serving travelers long before anyone had heard of a reservation app. A handful of those old inns, taverns, and manor houses still pull up chairs near a fireplace when dinner rolls around. This list covers seven of them, from a Colonial pub in Annapolis to...

Elkridge, MD · 2d
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Brush Fluffy Highland Cows on This Farm Day Trip

Looking for something to do this weekend? These great day trips are within a two-hour drive of DC. We’ve entered cozy season, and what could be cozier than cuddling up to a fluffy Highland cow? Black Rock Farm in Frederick County offers a chance to greet their cohort of shaggy cattle during a 45-minute “Highland Hangout.” A farmer provides some education about the cows, and visitors then get to feed them treats and brush their luscious locks. There’s also an opportunity to snap photos with the bovines. The experience must be booked in advance and welcomes groups of up to six people. Prices are $200 per group from Monday through Thursday and $250 from Friday through Sunday.

Frederick County, MD · 1d
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Sabrina Bruce becomes first trans person elected in Fairfax County

(Photo via Sabrina for Herndon’s Facebook) A U.S. Space Force veteran has become the first openly transgender person elected in Fairfax County. Sabrina Bruce on Nov. 3 won a seat on the Herndon Town Council. FFXnow notes she is poised to become Herndon’s new vice mayor in January because she received the most votes out of the 12 candidates who ran.

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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The Rink getting ready for first season at One Loudoun

The Reston Town Center – one of Reston’s main shopping areas – has long celebrated the winter season with its annual ice skating rink under a pavilion. Now, it’s Ashburn’s turn. As part of the new expansion area at the One Loudoun lifestyle center, a...

Reston, VA · 1d

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New Italian fast-casual restaurant in Ashburn sets opening date

The team at the new Pasta di Guy Italian eatery in Ashburn has set its grand opening date. The big day will be Thursday, December 3. As The Burn has been reporting since April, Pasta di Guy is a fast-casual restaurant getting ready to open in the Ashburn Village Shopping Center.

Ashburn, VA · 1d

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Women’s soccer closes season with 3-0 loss to Villanova in BIG EAST semifinals

The No. 3-seeded Seton Hall women's soccer team fell 3-0 to No. 2-seeded Villanova on Wednesday night at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland, ending their run in the BIG EAST Championship semifinals. The loss ended SHU's season with a 7-3-7 overall record. The Pirates came into Wednesday's game allowing...

South Orange, NJ · 1d

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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

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SLT Maps Four DC-Area Reformer Studios, From Rockville to Georgetown

SLT, the New York reformer Pilates brand, is opening four DC-area studios, starting this winter in Rockville and continuing to Navy Yard, Logan Circle, and the former Georgetown Theater by late 2027. Here Is What an SLT Class Looks Like. SLT stands for Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone. Each 50-minute class mixes...

Rockville, MD · 2d

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450+ displays to bring Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival to life

Starting on the night of Nov. 27, the dazzling Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival display will come to life at Seneca Creek State Park.

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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Purcellville East Apartment tenants face housing uncertainty after evacuations

ensions are running high for many of the evacuated tenants of the Purcellville East Apartments, as they remain out of their homes following their Oct. 29 evacuations due to unsafe staircases in the complex.

Purcellville, VA · 1d

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Mlux Nail Spa now open in Rockville

Is now open at 121 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. Located in the heart of the Rockville Town Center area at the Rockville Metro Plaza building, the upscale nail and head spa not only offers free parking in the garage and lot at the rear of the property, but is also just steps away from the Rockville Metro station and The Square at Rockville. Inside, the salon is spacious and super-clean.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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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 · 23h

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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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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 · 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 · 19h

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New issue of award-winning Ashburn Magazine drops this week

The latest issue of the award-winning Ashburn Magazine begins arriving in mailboxes and businesses around the community this week. The cover story explores a long-hidden secret found just south of the Brambleton community – an extant stone building that 150 or so years ago was the home to enslaved persons.

Ashburn, VA · 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