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Muskrat for Dinner? Thompson’s Seafood Serves Up A Maryland Tradition

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — Eating muskrat may sound strange to many, but it is a familiar tradition on Maryland tables, and while local trapping season does not open until January, you can buy frozen muskrat now at Thompson’s Seafood Corner Market. If your dinner plans have never included it, Kevin Thompson has a suggestion: onions, pepper, gravy and biscuits.

Mechanicsville, MD · 2d
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‘Unseen Hooks,’ The Story Of La Plata’s 1926 And 2002 Deadly Tornadoes Returns To The Screen

LA PLATA, Md.– The Port Tobacco Players will bring back the award-winning documentary “Unseen Hooks: The La Plata Tornadoes of 1926 & 2002” for two encore showings this fall and winter. The encore presentations will be held on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, December 19, at 7:30...

La Plata, MD · 1d
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Sink Your Teeth Into The Overstuffed Sandwiches At This Beloved Virginia Deli

There’s a deli in Fairfax, Virginia, that will make you question every sandwich decision you’ve ever made in your life. Chutzpah Deli is the kind of place that doesn’t just feed you, it reminds you what food is supposed to feel like. Let’s talk about the name...

Fairfax, VA · 8d
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Silver Collection at Celebrate completes clubhouse and amenity renovations

Silver Collection at Celebrate  announced the completion of extensive renovations to its clubhouse and amenity spaces in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Nov. 3, 2026. The property […] The post Silver Collection at Celebrate completes clubhouse and amenity renovations first appeared on This is JELD ⚡️ .

Fredericksburg, VA · 8h

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For A True Taste Of Southern Maryland, Grab A Seat At These 5 Old Country Kitchens

Southern Maryland has a food personality all its own, where crab cakes share the table with biscuits, grits, and pork chops. The best way to taste it is not at a fancy spot but at a busy diner counter or an old house with a front porch. These five kitchens,...

Charles County, MD · 5d

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Little Has Changed At Pop’s Diner? Not Here – Metro Diner Pancakes Rule Fredericksburg

Some diners stay frozen in time, and people love them for it. This one in Fredericksburg takes a different route by changing its griddle flavor every six to eight weeks, so the pancake you order in spring may not exist by summer. That small twist keeps locals coming back to...

Fredericksburg, VA · 9d

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Former Stafford supervisor’s plan for ‘historic adventure park’ hits roadblock

A former Stafford supervisor’s quest to create a new park in the county has hit a major snag. Joe Brito, who once represented the Hartwood District, has been on a multi-year mission to get the Stafford government to turn the now-closed Cannon Ridge golf course in the southern part of the county into what he called Thursday an “historic adventure park.”

Stafford, VA · 1d

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Fill An Entire Shopping Cart For Just $35 At This Massive Discount Store In Virginia

Shopping in Northern Virginia is not typically an activity associated with the phrase “I can’t believe how little I spent.”. Black Friday Outlet in Manassas, Virginia is working hard to change that, one cart at a time. The concept behind this store is so straightforward and so effective...

Manassas, VA · 2d

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Link Wray marker to be unveiled and dedicated Nov. 21

On Sept. 28, 2024, Chris Williams, assistant director of the University of Mary Washington’s James Farmer Multicultural Center, made a promise to Beth Wray Webb, the eldest daughter of musician Link Wray. “We’re going to get this marker for your dad,” Williams told Webb. Exactly two years...

Fredericksburg, VA · 1d

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This Iconic Virginia Dairy Bar Scoops Up Some Of The Tallest Ice Cream Cones You’ll Ever See

There’s a soft serve cone in Manassas, Virginia that will make you question every life decision that kept you away from it for this long. Nathan’s Dairy Bar is the kind of place that reminds you why summer was invented. Now, before you scroll past this thinking it’s...

Manassas, VA · 7d

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Book Lovers Can Stuff A Whole Bag For Less Than $20 At This Massive Virginia Bookstore

Somewhere in Manassas, Virginia, there’s a store that will make you forget you ever paid full price for a book. McKay Used Books is the kind of place that turns a quick errand into a two-hour adventure, and nobody’s complaining about that. There’s something almost rebellious about walking...

Manassas, VA · 8d

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Southern Maryland Players Win Nearly $1M, Led by $500K Prize

Southern Maryland players' cash prizes claimed at Maryland Lottery headquarters, Sept. 8 to Oct. 20. Totals exclude retailer bonuses and a game show trip. Source: Maryland Lottery. Southern Maryland players won nearly $1 million in Maryland Lottery prizes this fall, the Lottery said. Nine winners from St. Mary's, Calvert and...

Maryland · 2d

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Prince William County families get a look, and taste, at proposed school lunch menu items

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Chicken dumplings, ceviche, cinnamon banana oatmeal muffins, and waffles were some of the items Prince William County students and their families sampled on Thursday. The goal: help shape what students will see on their lunch menu next year. Prince William County Public Schools held its...

Prince William County, VA · 1d

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Four Virginia Lunch Counters Where Grilled Cheese And Milkshakes Still Taste Like 4

Some lunches are about more than food, and a grilled cheese at a real counter is one of them. Virginia still has a handful of spots where shakes are mixed to order and sandwiches come off a flat grill the old-fashioned way. These four places stretch from Fredericksburg to Floyd,...

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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Families In Northern Virginia Have Celebrated Every Milestone At These 6 Italian Red-Sauce Restaurants

Every family has that one Italian spot where birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries seem to land year after year. In Northern Virginia, those places tend to share a few things: big plates of chicken parm, warm bread, meatballs, and servers who know how to make a table feel celebrated. This list...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Alexandria Teens: Enter a 30-Second Video Contest for a $10,000 Prize

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Last spring, a West Potomac Academy student proved that a short video about money could earn national recognition. Micah Hill’s entry, Declined and Confused, won the Bankers’ Choice award in the American Bankers Association’s Lights, Camera, Save! competition. Now Burke & Herbert Bank is inviting the next generation of young filmmakers to give it a try.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Silver Collection at Celebrate Unveils Renovated Clubhouse and Resort-Style Amenities in Fredericksburg, Virginia

FREDERICKSBURG, VA (November 5, 2026) – Silver Collection at Celebrate is proud to announce the completion of extensive renovations to its clubhouse and amenity spaces, further enhancing the resort-style apartment living experience that residents enjoy every day. The renovation reflects a design vision rooted in Virginia’s rich traditional heritage,...

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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'Of Course That’s What You’d Say:' How One Old Town Retiree Got Stronger at 55 Than He Was at 35

When Robert sat down for his first consultation at Revolutionary Fitness, he didn’t open with goals. He opened with a warning. His left knee and lower back hurt every time he tried to get back into the gym. He’d just turned 52, newly retired with an empty nest and he was worried that if he tried again, he’d get hurt again.

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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New fried chicken restaurant opens in Chantilly

A new Korean fried chicken restaurant has started its soft opening in Chantilly. We’re talking about BHC Chicken. The Burn first told readers about BHC’s plans to expand in NoVa last month. The brand has roughly 10 locations around the U.S. including one that recently opened in Arlington....

Chantilly, VA · 2d

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7 Mid-Atlantic Towns That Go All Out for Christmas

The best Christmas towns in the Mid-Atlantic turn their main streets into holiday destinations, with tree lightings, parades, markets, house tours and a lot of twinkle. We picked seven in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, chosen for holiday atmosphere, distinctive seasonal programming and how well they work for a day trip or weekend. Published 2026 dates are checked against official event and tourism websites.

New Jersey · 2d