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Heads Up, Charles County Drivers! $2.9M Road Project Begins With Closures Nov. 9

Motorists can Expect Temporary Detours and Lane Closures Starting Next Week. (November 5, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning construction on a $2.9 million safety and resurfacing project to improve sections of US 301 (Robert S. Crain Highway), MD 5 (Mattawoman Beantown Road) and Mattawoman Drive in northern Charles County. To advance work on the project, crews will temporarily close a section of eastbound Mattawoman Drive starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 9, weather permitting. The State Highway Administration strongly encourages planning for additional travel time during construction.

Charles County, MD · 2d
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In Southern Maryland, Retirees Are Finding Their People At This 55+ Community With A Shared Garden And Top-Tier Community Center

Retirement in Southern Maryland is getting a fresh twist, and it starts with a shovel and a seat at the community table. One grandmother bought several homes over her lifetime, yet her newest purchase here topped them all, and the shared garden was the feature she looked forward to most.

White Plains, MD · 5d
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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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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 · 20h
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THC Vapes Found At Four Charles County Schools, Including One With An 8-Year-Old Student

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On November 5, a student at La Plata High School, age 16, was found to be in possession of a vaping device containing THC. On November 4, a vaping device containing THC was recovered from a 14-year-old student at Davis Middle School. Also, two vaping devices were recovered from two students, ages 16 and 17, at Maurice McDonough High School, which tested positive for THC.

Charles County, MD · 2d

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Notice of Public Hearing - Water Conservation and Emergency Restrictions

The Council of the Town of La Plata will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at La Plata Town Hall (305 Queen Anne St.) for the purpose of hearing public comment on the following:. Zoning Text Amendment – Water...

La Plata, MD · 2d

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LifeStyles Of Maryland Offers Free Thanksgiving Food Baskets To Southern Maryland Families

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — LifeStyles of Maryland Inc. is accepting registrations for free Thanksgiving food baskets to help families in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties prepare for the holiday. The nonprofit will distribute baskets containing traditional Thanksgiving foods and fresh produce. Families may also receive a turkey or gift card, depending on availability.

Southern Maryland, MD · 3d

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The Blue Wave Across Stafford

A massive blue wave surged across the United States, carrying Democrats to a commanding victory in the 2026 midterm elections and delivering them majorities in both the House and Senate. Stafford High School seniors were able to vote for the first time; the experience was an eye-opening introduction to American...

Stafford, VA · 2d

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Charles County Election Results 2026: Democrats Lead As Tight School Board Race Emerges

LA PLATA, Md. — As Gov. Wes Moore secured a second term Tuesday night, Charles County voters cast ballots through early voting, on Election Day and by mail, and unofficial results Wednesday morning show Democrats leading every partisan race on the local ballot. Residents weighed in on the county...

Charles County, MD · 3d

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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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Park marks 50th anniversary with new film about Washington’s birthplace

There’s been nothing like it in half a century. That’s how long it’s been since the George Washington Birthplace National Monument saw such a festive occasion as it did last Wednesday, when the Northern Neck historic site celebrated its visitor center’s 50th anniversary by premiering a brand-new film.

Westmoreland County, VA · 1d

Maryland Independent

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Charles planning commission pushes back on subdivision amendment

Residents at a recent Charles planning commission meeting were concerned about how an amendment to the county’s subdivision regulations would affect Falcon Ridge, a housing development along Mason Spring Road in Indian Head. “Development regulations should balance the interest of property owners and developers with the long-term interests of the community,” Christine Cline of Indian Head said at the Nov. 2 meeting. “Charles County should be encouraging responsible development.” The subdivision plan for Falcon Ridge, which has been under development for almost 30 years, is going through an appeals process with the Charles board of appeals. A meeting is scheduled for January 2027. The planning commission recommended denial of the subdivision amendment and asked K. Hovnanian Homes of Maryland, the applicant that proposed the amendment, to add more accountability measures and remove the retroactive provision for projects that have a preliminary plan as of Jan. 1, 2026, including Falcon Ridge. The recommendation moves to the Charles County commissioners. Planning board members Semia Hackett and Jeffrey Bossart expressed concerns about the lack of accountability and oversight in the amendment, and most board members were concerned about the retroactive provision. “It’s becoming ever more challenging to find available areas to develop,” Erin

Charles County, MD · 1d

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Stafford voters reject 1% sales tax for school construction

Stafford County voters on Tuesday narrowly rejected a measure to implement an additional 1% sales tax to support school construction projects. About 50.5% of voters rejected the measure, and 49.5% approved it, according to unofficial results from the Virginia Public Access Project. Stafford was among 47 localities statewide — and...

Stafford County, VA · 3d

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VDOT studying around-the-clock, two-way Express Lanes on I-95

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Read the article on Inside Nova. The Virginia Department of Transportation is exploring adding bi-directional, around-the-clock express lanes for approximately 45 miles of Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia. The...

Prince William County, VA · 2d

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Spotsylvania Planning Commission recommends approval of mixed-use development

Spotsylvania County resident Angie Craddock often glances at the 12.5 acres of land on Five-Mile Road, knowing it likely won’t remain undeveloped for long. Craddock accepted that developers would eventually want to construct homes on the property. However, a proposal that includes a Sheetz convenience store and other commercial space in addition to 40 townhomes never crossed her mind.

Spotsylvania County, 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 · 1d

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Everyone In Maryland Should Try The Old-School Breakfast At This 1950s-Style Diner

This deserves an immediate mention: there’s a gleaming stainless steel diner with red stripes that looks straight out of the mid-1950s. It was actually built in 1992. Nobody seems bothered by the math, and honestly, neither am I. The building replaced an older wooden diner from 1946 that was...

Maryland · 17h

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This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Maryland Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

There are restaurants that spend a fortune on marketing, and then there’s Bayside Cantina in Baltimore, Maryland, a place that barely needs to try because the food does all the talking. Word of mouth has carried this waterfront cantina further than any billboard ever could. Let’s start with the...

Baltimore, MD · 8h

The Alexandria Brief

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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 6 - 8

The Titans’ home finale, a budget retreat, a cookout on Mill Road, Pumpkin Rescue, the Apothecary’s 20th, and a Spirit playoff game.

Alexandria, VA · 2d