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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 · 4d
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Virginia mental health director engaged in misconduct, inspector general report says

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Virginia investigators found that Dr. Azure Baron, who leads the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, engaged in misconduct. The Institute housed Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda, the man who killed his landlord and was able to escape the country on a weekend pass. A Virginia Inspector General report says...

Virginia · 1d
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Neighborhood Development Approved for Wolf Trap Nursery Site in Vienna

A Vienna-based home development company is officially set to build a neighborhood at the longtime Wolf Trap Nursery site, FFX Now reports. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Sekas Homes’ proposal to build 13 single-family units on the 6.5-acre property. The board also approved the developer’s rezoning application, clearing the way for the project to proceed.

Vienna, VA · 20h
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Send a Thank-You Letter to a Soldier or Veteran

If you have a few minutes this week, consider taking the time to send a little encouragement to a deployed service member or veteran. A simple handwritten letter, homemade greeting card, or even a picture drawn by the kids can make a meaningful difference to someone who has served our country.

Springfield, VA · 1d
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DASH chair asks for bus-cut options that would start repaying the city

DASH's general manager recommends adopting the $2.5 million in cuts as advertised at Thursday's hearing

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Old Town’s Banned-Book Speakeasy Returns for Five Nights

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Book lovers with a taste for a little mystery can slip into a hidden library in Old Town this week. The Study at Morrison House is bringing back its Banned Book Speakeasy with a new edition called The Restricted Collection. The five-night experience begins Tuesday, November...

Alexandria, VA · 23h

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Alexandria’s Veterans Day ceremony planned Wednesday amid holiday closures

Alexandria will mark Veterans Day on Wednesday (Nov. 11) with its annual ceremony and various schedule changes and closures. The city and Friends of Rocky Versace will host the Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center (2701 Commonwealth Avenue). The one-hour indoor ceremony will include patriotic music, a name reading of Alexandria’s 68 Vietnam War fallen servicemembers, and recognition of Gold Star families and military veterans attending. Qualified veterans can also receive the DoD Vietnam Era Veterans Lapel Pin.

Alexandria, VA · 21h

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As enrollment declines, councilman asks if ACPS should pause capacity expansion projects

Amid declining student enrollment numbers, an Alexandria city councilman is wondering whether Alexandria City Public Schools should shelve a costly conversion project to handle middle school capacity. ACPS recently reported that its student population has fallen about 4% since the 2025-26 school year, descending from 15,928 to 15,295 students as...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond

City Council and School Board members agreed Monday to study what it actually costs to educate an Alexandria student, then take the numbers to the General Assembly.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Fairfax planning commissioners back looser accessory dwelling rules than proposed by staff

Fairfax County planners have backed zoning changes to allow greater leeway for accessory living units (ALUs). At its meeting last Wednesday (Nov. 3), the Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously. of the proposal to revise the regulations as part of a county effort to boost its housing stock. “An accessory living...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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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 · 17h

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Alexandria gets three new Opportunity Zones to incentivize revitalization

Three additional Opportunity Zones have been added in Alexandria’s West End to support revitalization, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced Friday (Nov. 6). The U.S. Department of the Treasury approved all 153 new Opportunity Zones the Spanberger administration requested in Virginia. The zones are intended to promote long-term private investment in low-income urban, suburban and rural census tracts through federal tax benefits such as deferral of previous capital gains, step-up of previously earned capital gains and exclusion of taxable income on new capital gains in Opportunity Zones. The program was created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Data center bills stack up before Virginia legislature meets in January

Virginia lawmakers have their eyes set on January's new legislative session and a slew of bills related to data center regulations, meant to protect rural resources, are already piling up. One bipartisan bill proposes a data center moratorium . It would block localities, the Department of Environmental Quality and the State Corporation Commission from approving such development until mid-2030. It coincides with the governor's push for permitting transparency and making data centers share transmission costs. Elena Schlossberg, executive director of the Coalition to Protect Prince William County, said Virginia has to hit the pause button, noting the rapid growth of the facilities affects power grid needs here and in other states. "Our house is on fire and the way that you stop a fire, first and foremost, is you remove the accelerant. In case nobody has noticed, Virginia is in a crisis and our crisis is causing a crisis in other places. We are not siloed in Virginia," Schlossberg stressed. Data center pushback is prominent in smaller towns amid concerns about water and land use impacts. The industry argued the facilities are economic boons for communities, generating more than $5 billion in state and local taxes. Local unions like the

Virginia · 1d

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Governor's 2027 preview touches Alexandria's asks on housing, solar, and AI, but not transit or school funding

Spanberger and Democratic leaders released a first look at their agenda hours before City Council takes up the city's own legislative package; more proposals are coming

Alexandria, VA · 14h

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Local, state leaders still debating who should pay for future Metro service

Regional transit leaders say six steps could help Metro stay on a viable financial footing, but they fear more of the cost could fall on local governments. Despite recent steps in the right direction, “the fundamental long-term funding question remains unsolved,” Owen Williams, a program analyst with the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC), said at the organization’s board of directors meeting last Thursday (Nov. 5).

Virginia · 1d

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Maryland nonprofit gets $20M in grants amid concerning federal audits

MARYLAND (WBFF) — A nonprofit health care organization in Maryland received millions of dollars in taxpayer funds amid a series of federal audits showing repeated accounting failures. CCI Health Services markets itself as providing “high-quality, affordable” health care and has provided services in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties for...

Maryland · 1d

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Alexandria leaders brace for budget cuts, potential tax increases

City Manager Jim Parajon and his staff laid out a stark budget reality at Alexandria City Council’s annual budget retreat. As he contends with an estimated $10 million to $15 million budget shortfall in the 2028 fiscal year budget, Parajon is asking all city departments to submit their budget proposals to him with 3% cuts. He’s also asking that Alexandria City Public Schools limit its operating budget transfer request to 2.25% over what was approved in the current budget, amounting to a cap of $7.1 million.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Baltimore Lawyer Disbarred After Missed Trials, Unfiled Petitions Pile Up

A Baltimore attorney who has practiced law since 2002 has been disbarred after a judge found he repeatedly abandoned clients, lied about filing paperwork, and once skipped a client's trial to travel to the Caribbean. Roland Patrick Brown was disbarred by the Supreme Court of Maryland, which issued a brief per curiam order against him, with a full opinion expected later.

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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Salisbury landlord to pay $100,000 in settlement over alleged housing voucher discrimination

SALISBURY, Md. - A Salisbury-based landlord must pay $100,000 in civil penalties and change its rental practices under a settlement resolving allegations that it discriminated against people using housing vouchers, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has announced. Disney Properties LLC owns, operates, or manages approximately 100 rental properties on Maryland’s...

Salisbury, MD · 4d

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SUN: Under fire after series of deaths, Maryland corrections chief Carolyn Scruggs is out

How many inmates died in Maryland correctional facilities between December 2025 and January 2026?. Who will serve as the interim secretary of Maryland’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services?. What led to the scrutiny of Maryland’s correctional facilities under Carolyn Scruggs?. MARYLAND (WBFF) — Carolyn Scruggs is...

Maryland · 5d