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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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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 · 2d

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Montgomery County’s Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple Announce Breakup, End Engagement Following ‘Golden Bachelorette’

Montgomery County’s Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have announced the end of their relationship, nearly two years after getting engaged during the inaugural season of ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette. The breakup was announced on Friday, November 6, in a social media post shared by Bachelor Nation and Vassos....

Montgomery County, MD · 4d

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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 · 6d

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Weekend road closures in DC for Veterans Day race and parade, movie filming

A production crew is filming a movie in D.C.’s Adams Morgan and Anacostia neighborhoods this weekend. And the nation’s veterans are being honored with a race and parade in Downtown D.C. on Sunday. As a result, there will be several road closures to accommodate these events. Sunday’s National...

Washington, DC · 3d

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Deals and freebies for Veterans Day

Veterans Day is Wednesday, and businesses are showing their appreciation for the men and women who have served our country with free meals, special discounts and other freebies. From complimentary restaurant meals and free coffee to savings on shopping, services and more, there are plenty of ways for veterans and...

Washington, DC · 1d

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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 · 9h

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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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Maryland's Former Army Base Is A Star-Shaped National Monument That Inspired The US National Anthem

This historic, star-shaped Maryland fort inspired a poem that became a national symbol, and its waterfront grounds make for a scenic visit.

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Veterans Day in Alexandria: Closures, Trash Delays and a Ceremony

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, brings closures for many City services and changes to household trash collection, along with a local ceremony honoring those who served. City government offices, Alexandria City Public Schools, courts, libraries and most recreation facilities are scheduled to be closed. DASH...

Alexandria, VA · 3d

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‘Outdoors Maryland’ returns with spotlight on Ocean City

Maryland Public Television’s “Outdoors Maryland” returns Nov. 10 for its 38th season with new stories exploring the state’s wildlife, conservation efforts, outdoor traditions and history. The award-winning series will premiere two new fall episodes Nov. 10 and 17, according to a community announcement. Produced in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the series focuses on people, animals and places across Maryland. The Nov. 10 episode will feature Ocean City’s Maryland International Kite Exposition and efforts to restore Maryland’s blackbanded sunfish population. “To Paint the Sky,” filmed in Worcester and Montgomery counties, visits the annual kite exposition, where enthusiasts gather each spring in Ocean City. The segment features everything from large inflatable sea creatures to synchronized kite performances and introduces viewers to kite artist Jon Burkhardt. “A Second Chance for Sunfish,” filmed in Baltimore and Worcester, Caroline and Queen Anne’s counties, explores efforts to protect the blackbanded sunfish, a species that has nearly disappeared from Maryland. The segment follows Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists surveying ponds where the fish have been reintroduced. It also visits a DNR hatchery and the National Aquarium, where captive breeding efforts are underway. At The Nature Conservancy’s Nassawango Creek Preserve, the program examines

Maryland · 11h

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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 · 20h

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Light Up the Lakefront Returns to rio December 5 with Fireworks Show, Holiday Activities, and Pajama Party

Light Up the Lakefront will return to rio in Gaithersburg on Saturday, December 5, bringing an evening of holiday entertainment, family-friendly activities, and an eight-minute professional fireworks show over the lake. The free event will take place from 4pm to 7pm, with fireworks scheduled to begin at 7pm. This year’s...

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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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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Wale’s Gifted Week Returns To DMV With Roots In Prince George’s County

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. —Nearly two decades ago, before Wale became one of the Washington metropolitan area’s most recognizable hip-hop artists, students at Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale were already shouting his name. It was fall 2007. Wale had not released his debut studio album...

Prince George'S County, MD · 9h

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Robert Trent Jones Sr Course at Cacapon Resort

Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed more than 500 courses around the world. In 1974 he brought his work to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The course at Cacapon runs along a wooded valley on the eastern slope of Cacapon Mountain. Its fairways wind past three lakes and small mountain streams, and the elevation changes stay gentle enough to walk.

Washington, DC · 1d

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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 · 10h

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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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