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Live Music This Weekend in Montgomery County: November 6–8

This weekly live music roundup was compiled by MoCo MD Music. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram (@mocomdmusic) for more local performances, musicians, and live music events happening throughout Montgomery County. Six sets around Montgomery County this weekend, and Friday is the busiest day of the three....

Montgomery County, MD · 1d
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Ritchie Museum expands with new research facility

FORT RITCHIE, Md. — The Ritchie History Museum is expanding its presence at historic Fort Ritchie by adding another facility to their organization. A new research center located right next to the museum is being renovated in preparation for a potential spring opening. The research center will be in...

Fort Ritchie, WA · 2d
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Montgomery County’s Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple Announce Breakup, End Engagement Following ‘Golden Bachelorette’

Montgomery County’s Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have announced the end of their relationship, nearly two years after getting engaged during the inaugural season of ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette. The breakup was announced on Friday, November 6, in a social media post shared by Bachelor Nation and Vassos....

Montgomery County, MD · 23h
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The Herald-Mail

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Veterans Day events in Hagerstown, Smithsburg, Sharpsburg and more

(This story was updated to add the Hancock Veterans Day dinner, Boonsboro program at the high school and North Hagerstown High Veterans Day program ; the speaker for the Vietnam War monument service; and where Hagerstown officials are laying wreaths at local war memorials.) A variety of Veterans Day events will be held in Washington County. Many of the events will occur on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, but some will happen the following weekend. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Joint Veterans Council of Washington County ceremony at Marty Snook Park The Joint Veterans Council of Washington County will host its Veterans Day ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Memorial Garden in Martin "Marty" L. Snook Memorial Park, 17901 Halfway Blvd. in Halfway. This is a rain or shine event. The keynote speaker will be retired Army Master Sgt. Omer Eugene Smith, who lives in Florida and is originally from the Mapleville area in Washington County, said Jim "Pint" Kline, president of the Joint Veterans Council. Smith's military service took him to Korea, Germany and military installations around the U.S., including Fort Ritchie, Fort Lewis, Fort Monmouth and Fort Stewart, according to bio info Kline shared. For

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 1d

worldhistory.org

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James Longstreet's Account of the Battle of Gettysburg

At the Battle of Gettysburg (1-3 July 1863) Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet urged his commanding officer, General Robert E. Lee, to reposition their forces on the evening of Day 1. Lee refused, as the Union Army was before him and he had never retreated from a battle once engaged.

Gettysburg, PA · 4d

Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Veterans Day parades and special events in Franklin County

Did you know Franklin County has a higher percentage of veterans in its adult population than the U.S. does? According to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau, there are 10,250 veterans in the county — about 9% of the adult population. They are among the 17.2 million veterans around the country, or 6.5% of the adult population. In honor of Veterans Day, the visitors bureau has compiled a list of local events honoring the heroes who served their country. The organization also invites residents and visitors to explore the county with the Franklin County Military Trail of History, a self-guided tour through the monuments, memorials, cemeteries, forts, houses, and parks that honor those who served in America’s military and armed forces. Check out ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com or the `11/30 Visitors Center in Chambersburg for more information. Veterans Day events in Franklin County Chambersburg Rotary Flags for Heroes Display: Nov. 7-16, dawn to dusk, at Sellers Funeral Home. Open for walkthroughs to honor local heroes. Shippensburg Veterans Day Parade: 2 p.m. Nov. 8. Parade begins at King and Prince streets and continues south to Spring Street. The Wayne Band Veterans Tribute Concert: 7 p.m. Nov. 9, Quincy Village's Hess Room, 1000 Wesley Drive, Waynesboro.

Franklin County, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Couple Spent Nine Years Reviving a Roadside Landmark That Had Been Closed Since 2010

For more than a decade, a roadside landmark stood empty while generations of former customers remembered its homemade treats and distinctive neon sign. Now a Pennsylvania couple has finally brought the historic property back to life after years of planning and renovation. The building first welcomed customers in 1954, becoming...

Gettysburg, PA · 3d

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New Market Couple Turns Card-Selling Hobby Into Frederick Golf Exchange

A husband-and-wife team with deep roots at Northwest High School in Germantown officially opened Frederick Golf Exchange in New Market on Tuesday, turning what started as an online side hustle selling sports cards into a full-fledged golf retail shop. Ryan and Courtney Ples now run the store together at New Market Commons, blending used-club trade-ins with apparel from brands that have mostly lived online until now.

New Market, MD · 3d

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A Living History: Maryland’s Indigenous Past and Present

On this episode of Maryland Unfolded, we learn about the history of Indigenous people in the land now known as Maryland, from the time before British settlers arrived through the first centuries of colonization. Host Dr. Ashley Minner Jones is joined by living historian Drew Shuptar-Rayvis (Pekatawas MakataweU “Black Corn”) to discuss how Native people shaped the region and how Maryland’s contemporary Indigenous communities are working to preserve their histories, languages, cultures, and traditions today. Drew’s heritage includes Indigenous Pocomoke, Pennsylvania Dutch, Welsh, Swiss, English, Scots-Irish, Boyko Ukrainian and Ashkenazi/Sephardi Jewish. In 2021, he was appointed Cultural Ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation of Maryland by Paramount Chief Norris Howard, Sr. and Council Member Norris Howard, Jr.

Maryland · 19h

The Washington Times

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Bluegrass pioneer and Maryland native Bill Clifton dead at 95

Pioneering bluegrass musician Bill Clifton, born in Riderwood less than 9 miles northwest of Baltimore, has died at the age of 95.

Mendota, VA · 1d

Delmarva Now | The Daily Times

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Santa Claus to star in 2026 Christmas parades across MD's Lower Shore

Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays from Maryland's Lower Shore! Check out Delmarva Now's ultimate guide to 2026 Christmas parades in towns such as Ocean City, Berlin and beyond. If you don't see your local parade on our list, please email us at newshub@delmarvanow.com. WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS GUIDE: What's new at Ocean City's 2026/2027 Winterfest of Lights celebration Ocean City WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 The 43rd annual Ocean City Christmas Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade will travel from Old Landing Road north to 120th Street. An awards presentation will be held at the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel following the parade. Onlookers are invited to bring chairs and blankets for the parade, and advised to arrive early to secure their viewing spot. The southbound lanes of Coastal Highway will be closed for the parade, allowing spectators to safely gather curbside. OCEAN CITY ELECTS NEW MAYOR: Ocean City Mayor Meehan loses re-election bid, plus council results Salisbury WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 The 80th annual Salisbury Christmas Parade , hosted by the Salisbury Jaycees, will kick off Sunday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Civic Avenue and Mount Hermon

Ocean City, MD · 1d

NBC Washington

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The Weekend Scene: Adams Morgan PorchFest, plus holiday markets begin, Nov. 6-8

Subscribe to The Weekend Scene, our free newsletter about events, experiences and adventures for you and for your family around the DMV. Northwest D.C. is rocking out this weekend. Adams Morgan PorchFest is likely to draw hundreds of people to 20+ porches across the neighborhood. If one band isn’t your jam, you can walk to a different porch for something new. Bluegrass, jazz, rock ... you name it, they’ve got it. There’s a full map up with showtimes, too. Sat. 12-5 p.m., free.

Maryland · 2d

NottinghamMD.com

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‘Maryland Farm & Harvest’ returns to MPT for 14th season beginning Nov. 10

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Maryland Public Television’s original series “Maryland Farm & Harvest” will premiere its 14th season on Nov. 10, exploring the state’s agricultural industry through 13 new half-hour episodes, network officials announced. The weekly series airs Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on MPT and streams online via mpt.org/livestream, the free PBS app, and MPT’s […]

Maryland · 2d

golfdaily.com

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The Country Club at Woodmore Signals a Renewed Era for its Membership

MITCHELLVILLE, Maryland — This winter, The Country Club at Woodmore will finish a multi-year, $1.9 million capital investment project, which is already delivering significant improvements to the historic layout, as part of a renewed commitment to its members. Located near Washington, D.C., Woodmore offers an unmatched 18-hole golf experience...

Mitchellville, MD · 4d

PWLiving

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A Killer Night at Club 85 Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at the ARTfactory

Murder, mayhem, and totally radical fun collide in A Killer Night at Club 85! This immersive 1980s-themed murder mystery drops guests into the middle of a high-stakes whodunit set against the backdrop of the decade’s hottest new nightclub. When a devastating financial setback turns deadly, everyone in the room becomes a suspect—and every clue could be the key to solving the crime.

Manassas, VA · 1d

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WATCH: George Gallo brings the outdoors inside on Caroline Street

Meyer Fine Art on Caroline Street opens an exhibition of American plein air artist George Gallo on Thursday, November 5, with a reception at 5:30. Gallo paints his scenes outdoors in the open air, and he is the first contemporary artist the gallery has formally represented. We received a preview with gallery owner Mike Meyer. meyerfineart.gallery.

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

Fairfax Times

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Udvar-Hazy Center to honor veterans with discounts, programs

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will offer free parking and special discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel at its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Visitors with a valid military ID will receive complimentary parking, saving them the center’s standard $15 parking fee....

Chantilly, VA · 1d