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Stars and Stripes Honor Flight expands eligibility to more Wisconsin veterans

MILWAUKEE— More Wisconsin veterans will soon have the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., through Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. The organization is expanding eligibility to include veterans who served during the Cold War and Desert Storm. Applications are now open, but those veterans are not expected to fly until next year.

Wisconsin · 4h
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St. John's dominates Gonzaga 44-3 in century-old high school rivalry

When talking about the St. John’s College High vs. Gonzaga College High rivalry , fans brought up a few comparisons: Michigan vs. Ohio State. Auburn vs. Alabama. USC vs. Notre Dame. That’s a tall order for a high school football game. But on a sunny fall afternoon in Washington, D.C., the atmosphere at St. John’s' packed Fernandez Stadium sure delivered. This year’s iteration may not have quite replicated the often-tight competition of its college football comparisons – St. John’s took down the Eagles 44-3 – but that didn’t touch the rowdy enthusiasm of either fan base in the sold-out crowd. St. John’s students hung sheets painted with “Birds Aren’t Real” and “Beat Gonzaga” (with all the Gs ex-ed out, of course), while Gonzaga kept up their chants of “God is Purple” all the way until the blowout’s final seconds. More: This weekend, DC has a different century-spanning power struggle: St John's vs Gonzaga There were some extra bragging rights on the line during this 106th meeting of the legendary D.C. rivalry – heading in, the all-time series record was knotted up at 50-50-5. After back-to-back Gonzaga victories in 2024 and 2025, the Cadets’ dominant revenge victory puts them back on

Washington, DC · 2d

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9 Ways to Celebrate Veterans Day in Northern Virginia and DC

Each year on Veterans Day, communities across Northern Virginia pause to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform. From solemn wreath-layings to family-friendly parades, there are plenty of ways to reflect, participate, and honor veterans across the region. Here are nine notable events to mark the day.

Virginia · 11h
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Hogs’ John Calipari chases his first win in D.C. on Sunday afternoon

Information from Arkansas Communications is included in this story. John Calipari has coached two college games in Washington, D.C. His teams lost both of them. His third try comes Sunday against a top-10 opponent. No. 12/13 Arkansas (1-0) faces No. 9/10 Virginia (2-0) in the Capital Showcase at Capital One...

Fayetteville, AR · 1d
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Residential redevelopment of longstanding Wolf Trap Nursery site approved

The Wolf Trap Nursery site on Leesburg Pike is officially set to be replaced with a residential neighborhood. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a developer’s proposal last month (Oct. 27) to build 13 single-family homes on the nearly 6.5-acre property at 9439 Leesburg Pike. The board unanimously...

Fairfax County, VA · 11h

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School Board members push for longer school day as ACPS rolls out color-coded weather statuses

The division will aim to decide by 6 p.m. the night before and make same-day calls by 4:30 a.m., as staff say the short instructional day leaves room for only about four snow days

Alexandria, VA · 14h

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Floriana Coming to The Atrium Building in Old Town Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Old Town diners have a clearer sense of when Floriana might arrive. The longtime Dupont Circle restaurant is planning to close its Washington, D.C., location after New Year’s Eve and is targeting an early- to mid-January 2027 opening in Alexandria. In a recent interview with...

Alexandria, VA · 9h

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John Hopkins-Gillispie Running for NAACP Alexandria Branch President

At its October general membership meeting, the NAACP Alexandria Branch 7043 Nominating Committee presented its slate for the 2027–2028 term and named John Hopkins-Gillispie as its nominee for Branch President. Hopkins-Gillispie is a life member of the branch. He has chaired the Freedom Fund Dinner for the past two...

Alexandria, VA · 19h

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Falcons Fall to Gustavus Adolphus in Season Opener

RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The UW-River Falls women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season Saturday afternoon at Don Page Arena, falling 59-41 to Gustavus Adolphus. The Falcons (0-1) were led by Taylor Clarey, who finished with a team-high 12 points, while Emily Anderson added 11 points and four blocks. UW-River Falls outscored Gustavus 17-13 in the third quarter but was unable to overcome a 12-point halftime deficit.

River Falls, WI · 2d

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18 DMV cultural arts programs your kids should check out in 2026

Creativity looks different for every kid. For some, it’s the thrill of a first bow on stage; for others, it’s a lump of clay that becomes a masterpiece, a violin finally playing in tune or a puppet show that sparks a lifelong love of storytelling. Whatever form it takes, the cultural arts give children a place to explore who they are, build confidence and connect with cultures and traditions from around the world.

District Of Columbia · 7h

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Local veterans attend Gulf War memorial dedication in Washington

Eric Haskins led a group of local veterans to Washington, D.C., on Saturday for the dedication of the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial. It was the third trip organized by Central PA Honor Flight, the local chapter of the national Honor Flight Network that Haskins founded. Central PA Honor...

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