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A Titan worth remembering forever

If you’ve seen the movie Remember the Titans, you know the name Gerry Bertier. He was the hard-hitting linebacker and team captain who held a newly integrated Alexandria, Virginia, team (T.C. Williams High School) together in 1971, and the young man whose funeral is shown at the beginning and end of the film.

Alexandria, VA · 3d
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Veterans Day to close Fairfax County government, but not schools

Fairfax County government offices will close, but public schools will remain open tomorrow (Wednesday) for Veterans Day. Fairfax County Public Schools students will head to class tomorrow as usual after the school board voted this spring to no longer observe Veterans’ Day as a student holiday. Seeking to reduce disruptions to the standard five-day school week, the board also considered Indigenous Peoples’ Day for elimination, but that proposal didn’t pass.

Fairfax County, VA · 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 · 5d
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Nadia Phillips’ Maryland Crab Cakes Steal The Show On ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

WALDORF, Md. — There were violinists outside the kitchen and caviar on the dinner agenda, but it was a plate of Maryland crab cakes from Waldorf chef Nadia Phillips that won over the judges at the “Hell’s Kitchen” 25th-season gala challenge. Phillips, 24, a North Point...

Waldorf, MD · 1d
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Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington Cemetery

The National Veterans Day Observance to honor all veterans who served and continue to serve will be held on Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. All events are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure access to these events and should plan to be in place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or seated in the Memorial Amphitheater no later than 9:30 a.m. The ceremony commences precisely at 11 a.m. with a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. Seating in the amphitheater is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free parking is available at the cemetery parking lot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. arlingtoncemetery.mil.

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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The Enormous Used Bookstore In Maryland That Could Keep Book Lovers Browsing All Day

Every book here is stamped with a blunt little message: Not for Resale. This Is a Free Book. Yes, free. This deserves an immediate mention, mostly because my curiosity refuses to wait. The official limit is a cheeky 150,000 books per person, per day. Nobody here will take your money,...

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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Where to commemorate Veterans Day around D.C.

Don't forget — Wednesday is Veterans Day . Why it matters: The DMV is filled with active-duty military, veterans and their loved ones. State of play: Here are some ways to observe the holiday around D.C.: Arlington National Cemetery: Head to the historic site for its annual Veterans Day event, including: Music by the United States Coast Guard Band and the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and a parade of colors. (11am, music starts at 10:30; free , but attendance at wreath-laying limited to participants) Mount Vernon: Head to George Washington's home for a floral tribute at Washington's tomb, speeches from actors playing Washington and Henry Knox, music by Mount Vernon's fifer, the U.S. Air Force Strings, plus activities for kiddos. ( 9am; tickets $30 for adults, free for current and former military) Plus: Several memorials across D.C. will have events, too: African American Civil War Memorial: The African American Civil War Memorial Museum staff will do their annual reading of the names of the United States Colored Troops to commemorate the holiday and the museum's reopening. (10am; free ) World War II Memorial: Remember those who served during the war

Washington, DC · 1d

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Veterans Day Storm of 1987: A November surprise for Washington

WASHINGTON(7News) — A November snowstorm is unusual around Washington. A snowstorm that drops nearly a foot at the airport—and brings thunder and lightning with it—is unforgettable. That’s what happened on Veterans Day, November 11, 1987. A deepening area of low pressure brought early-season snow to the East-Central...

Washington, DC · 12h

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Marion Filmmaker’s ‘Wall That Heals’ Documentary Screens Nov. 12 in Delaware

A Marion filmmaker’s labor of love about the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial that drew crowds to Delaware in 2024 reaches the big screen this week. Terry Cline and his team of veteran videographers created the documentary “Honoring our Veterans: The Wall that Heals,” and veterans and volunteers who built the wall are invited to a […]

Delaware, OH · 1d

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Your Family Guide to Holiday Parades Near Fredericksburg

Make time for holiday parades near Fredericksburg, and explore more holiday and seasonal fun to enjoy with your family. Find holiday parades in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Colonial Beach, Bowling Green and other nearby communities. Listings include dates, times and locations to help you plan your family’s outing. Some celebrations also...

Fredericksburg, VA · 1d

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Highway marker to commemorate rock legend

It happened in 1957 at a sock hop in the old Fredericksburg Arena – a native-American musician named Link Wray first played what would become a huge hit – the instrumental known as Rumble:. Wray is now remembered for his innovative use of distortion or fuzz and the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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This Week at the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $65, $55, $45 (prices include fees); half-price for youth through Grade 12. Celebrate the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra’s 25th anniversary with To Swing Through the Sky, a multimedia performance led by Artistic Director Jim Carroll that explores the parallel histories of jazz and flight through music, theatrical elements, and dance. Songstress Darden Purcell, former vocalist with The U.S. Air Force Band, is featured. Tickets.

Manassas, VA · 1d

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Fairfax County Public Library launches online portal for historical photos

The City of Fairfax Regional Library’s Virginia Room has long stewarded an extensive collection of historical photographs taken throughout the decades in the county, city, and region. Now, many of those snapshots are available online through Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL). Launched last week, the Fairfax County History Portal...

Fairfax County, VA · 22h

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John Dreyfuss (1949-2026): Master Sculptor, Restorer of Halcyon House

One of Georgetown’s most creative lights ever was extinguished on Nov. 7. Born in Washington, D.C., in Dec. 28,1949, to Edmund and Lorraine Dreyfuss, John Dreyfuss was educated at Wilson (Jackson Reed) High School, University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University Graduate School Of Design. His father founded Edmund W. Dreyfuss and Associates, an architectural firm in D.C., and purchased Halcyon House in the 1966 from Georgetown University.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Five Stories You May Have Missed: Mangione Cousins; HoCo Filmmaking; Dirt Bike Exhibition; and more.

Last week, we shared news about Howard County’s plan to position itself as a “film-ready community”; a new Barnes & Noble bookstore coming to Timonium; and an exhibition showcasing dirt bike culture. Revisit the stories here:. “Nino Mangione’s Baltimore County Council race made headlines as far away...

Howard County, MD · 2d

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This Maryland Amusement Park Closed Decades Ago but Its Beautiful 1921 Carousel Still Spins

Rabbits, ostriches, a giraffe, and even a tiger circle alongside carved horses on a carousel that still welcomes riders. The animals are wooden, of course, but their painted details make this Maryland attraction feel wonderfully alive. The carousel was installed in 1921 and survived the closure of its surrounding amusement...

Maryland · 2d

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Woodley Park, Columbia Heights Metro stations break record during DC’s PorchFest

Metro announced Monday that the festival shattered records at the Woodley Park and Columbia Heights Metro Stations.

Washington, DC · 1d

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‘Chicago P.D.’ Star LaRoyce Hawkins Says HBCUs Are the Best Place to Cultivate Black Imagination

For more than a decade, LaRoyce Hawkins has been a familiar face to television audiences as Officer Kevin Atwater on NBC’s Chicago P.D. But outside the precinct, Hawkins has been building something just as meaningful: a creative life rooted in poetry, independent film and pouring into the next generation of storytellers.

Washington, DC · 15h

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Free Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution, hosted by Council Chair Krystal Oriadha

Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha (District 7), in partnership with The StoreHouse, invites Prince George’s County residents and families to a free Thanksgiving turkey distribution on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. LOCATION:. Suitland Community Center. 5600 Regency Lane. Forestville, MD 20747.

Prince George'S County, MD · 2d

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‘Flag Day’ Brings a Marine Father’s Legacy to Special Veterans Day Screening in Washington

Albert Lee Brayboy Sr. never got to see the documentary that would preserve his story. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran died the Christmas after filmmakers captured him participating in his beloved hometown's annual Flag Day celebration in 2024. But according to his son, retired Navy veteran Albert Brayboy Jr., the...

Three Oaks, MI · 1d