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This Charming Little Maryland Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

There’s a moment when you first drive into Thurmont, Maryland, when the mountains appear in front of you and the flags are lining the street and the whole scene looks so unreasonably pleasant that your first instinct is to check if there’s a catch. There isn’t one.

Thurmont, MD · 1d

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Utz announces new CEO ahead of $2.9 billion acquisition

HANOVER, PA — Utz Brands, parent company of salty snack brands including Zapp’s and Boulder Canyon, will appoint a new CEO following its acquisition by Intersnack Group. Effective Dec. 1, John Lindeman will become CEO, succeeding Howard Friedman, who has led the company for nearly four years. Lindeman brings prior CEO experience to the role in addition to familiarity with the Utz business, having served on the company’s board since August 2020.

Hanover, PA · 2d

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MD: Floor & Decor Opens New Store in Frederick, With Team of 50 Employees

Floor & Decor, a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring for professionals and homeowners, announced the opening of its newest warehouse store and design center in Frederick, Maryland. The Frederick store opens with a team of approximately 50 associates led by Benjamin Whitting, the store’s Chief Executive Merchant. The...

Frederick, MD · 3d

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Gettysburg advances 2027 budget with no property tax increase

Gettysburg Borough Council voted Monday, Nov. 9, to advertise its proposed 2027 budget and prepare a tax resolution that would keep the borough’s property tax rate unchanged. Council also approved a $230,584.92 contract to repair the East Water Street bridge and gave conditional approval for a splash pad at Gettysburg Recreation Park.

Gettysburg, PA · 1d

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Greenmount Loan & Jewelry is a Neighborhood Engine in Waverly

Unlike loan sharks, pawnbrokers—at least the responsible, community-minded ones—can operate as a pivotal aspect of a stressed infrastructure. Past a buzz-in front door flanked by a neon “pawn” sign and display cases full of sparkly rings and watches, the interior of Greenmount Loan & Jewelry presents more like a high-end wish-list store than what you might think a pawn shop should be.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Maryland farmer's rule for leasing: Know who farmed land before

As combines start to wind down, it will soon be time to look ahead to next year. And that means negotiating farmland rents. USDA data shows farmland cash rents went up across the board this year. Ohio has the highest average farmland cash rental rate in the region at $188 an acre, followed by Michigan at $157 an acre.

Maryland · 1d

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Bring An Empty Trunk Because Potomac Mills In Woodbridge Is Virginia’s Biggest Outlet Haul

Bloomingdale’s, Saks OFF 5TH, and Nordstrom Rack all share one roof here, and the roof covers 1.6 million square feet. That’s a lot of floor for bargain hunting. All of it sits on a single level, too. More than 200 stores and restaurants fill the place. Some counts...

Woodbridge, VA · 3d

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This Maryland Farm Sells Fresh Organic Produce All Year For Prices That Beat The Grocery Store

One farm stand here has racked up more than 2,400 Google reviews, and the bakery gets mentioned more than the vegetables. That tells you a lot about its priorities. I like a place that understands dessert. The produce still steals plenty of attention. Seeded watermelons, yellow watermelons, peaches, plums, and...

Clinton, MD · 3d

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A Chain Quietly Left Maryland Entirely, and Dozens of Employees Are Left Wondering What Comes Next

J. Alexander’s has closed its Annapolis restaurant at Annapolis Town Center, the chain’s only Maryland location listed in available reporting. A Maryland WARN filing says 45 workers were affected, with layoffs scheduled to begin October 26, 2026.

Annapolis, MD · 1d

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Governor Moore Touts Programs Delivering Relief From High Energy Prices to Record Number of Maryland Families

Annapolis, MD — As colder temperatures arrive and energy costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, Gov. Wes Moore today announced that Maryland is helping a record number of families access critical assistance to pay their home energy bills. Through the Maryland Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP), the state served nearly 150,000 households in fiscal year 2026.

Maryland · 2d

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After 26 seasons, Nathan's Dairy Bar in Manassas under new family ownership

Nathan’s Dairy Bar, at 8948 Mathis Ave. in Manassas, is entering a new chapter. The ice cream shop announced the transition to new family ownership in a Nov. 8 Facebook post, welcoming longtime family friends as its new owners after 26 seasons in business. The families will continue working together through a partnership to help ensure a smooth transition while maintaining the shop’s traditions, ice cream quality and customer service, according to the announcement. “For 26 seasons, Nathan’s Dairy Bar has been more than just an ice cream shop,” the post stated. “It’s been a place where memories are made, friendships are formed, and generations of families have gathered for something sweet.” The business was founded in 2001 by Manassas resident David Hutton, who named the shop after his son, Nathan, according to the business website. Nathan’s specializes in soft-serve ice cream, offering a variety of flavors and sherbet options. The shop also changes its featured flavors twice a week and promotes special offers through its Facebook page. In its announcement, the families thanked customers for their support over the past 26 seasons and expressed their commitment to continuing the business’s legacy. “New Family, Same Sweet Tradition!” the post stated.

Manassas, VA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Data Centers Are Raising Pay Across the Carolinas and Virginia. Costs Are Rising Too

Data-center construction is creating more business for construction crews, material suppliers and professional services firms across parts of the Southeast. It is also bringing higher costs that may complicate the benefits of the boom. In a new survey of 376 companies, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond found that businesses...

Virginia · 3d

The Cool Down

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Grid serving Maryland and Virginia expects record winter demand as power reserves tighten

"Reliability of the system will depend on that performance."

Washington, DC · 2d

Realty Today

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EYA and Bernstein Buy Fairfax County Church Land for 70-Townhome Idylwood Hill Community

EYA, the Washington, D.C.-based infill developer, has closed on nearly seven acres of underutilized land from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in the Idylwood neighborhood of Fairfax County, Virginia, launching sales this month on a 70-townhome community called Idylwood Hill. Equity partner Bernstein Management joined EYA in the acquisition at 7426 Idylwood Road, situated at the southwestern corner of Leesburg Pike and Idylwood Road near the West Falls Church–Virginia Tech Metro station, according to Bisnow. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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Alexandria Mourns Roberto Gomez, Founder of Cornerstone Craftsman

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Roberto Gomez, the Alexandria entrepreneur and youth advocate who founded Cornerstone Craftsman to help young people build brighter futures through the skilled trades, has died, according to a statement from the nonprofit’s board of directors. The news of his death brought grief to the community...

Alexandria, VA · 23h

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Menhaden debate pits Chesapeake Bay conservation concerns against fears of job losses

CHESAPEAKE BAY - A regional fisheries board is weighing whether to cut the amount of Atlantic menhaden that commercial vessels can harvest from the Chesapeake Bay as both concerned conservationists and fishing advocates weigh in. Supporters of new harvesting limits say tightening the menhaden catch quotas could leave more food...

Chesapeake Bay, VA · 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 · 2d

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Company of the Day – Trone Outdoor

Markets: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware. Trone Outdoor operates a billboard plant with over 500 faces in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. The company has been in business since 1984. John Trone has been the company’s President but we learned that John Trone passed away on August 26th, 2026. His niece Lynn Myers is now the company president. John was also a realtor at Bennett Williams Commercial and served on the Board of Visitors (College of Liberal Arts) for Temple University and as a Board member for the American Red Cross in York PA.

Hanover, PA · 1d

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