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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 · 17h
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DC lawmakers push to lower utility bills, but Pepco warns some reforms could backfire

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. lawmakers are considering sweeping changes to lower electricity and natural gas bills. But Pepco warns that parts of the proposal could have the opposite effect, potentially increasing costs and leading to more power outages. The Guiding Renewable Interconnection and Distribution (GRID) Amendment Act of 2026...

Washington, DC · 19h
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Five Acres, Sixteen Homes, and a $3.5 Million Question

Takoma Park bought and protected part of the former Washington-McLaughlin School land as Dorothy’s Woods. Now the city has passed on the remaining five-acre site as a recreation-center location, the asking price has plunged by $3.5 million, and a newly formed company proposes 16 privately owned homes. What changed, and what would the city gain or give up?

Takoma Park, MD · 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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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

Tabby's Pantry

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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 · 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

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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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This Maryland Consignment Village Features a Maze of Carefully Organized Treasures

Two large cases of rare coins sit just down the hall from vintage toys, old records, and colorful glassware. That’s the kind of surprise waiting at this Maryland antique marketplace, where more than 25 vendors fill two floors with carefully arranged finds. The booths have distinct personalities. One leans...

Olney, MD · 3d

Bay Net

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Maryland Officials Say Farm Keeps Polluting, Despite Fine And Lawsuit

Liquified manure, wads of uneaten hay, gallons of sour milk and juices from rotting cow carcasses. State environmental inspectors say those are the suspected ingredients of a toxic stew that has repeatedly overtaken a stream in northeast Maryland in recent years. It turns the water a sickly green, kills fish by the thousands and gives off a foul odor.

Maryland · 4d

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N. Va. Christmas Market canceled, leaving small vendors scrambling to regroup

For the last four years, Krissy Reynolds has loaded up her truck with colorful handmade soaps, then driven more than three hours from Roanoke to Northern Virginia, ready to greet the crowds streaming in at the Northern Virginia Christmas Market at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. When the Chantilly...

Chantilly, VA · 4d

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A Maryland Craft Brewery With 30 Years in Business Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Clipper City Brewing Company, L.P. has filed for bankruptcy protection. Case records show that it is doing business as Heavy Seas Beer, a craft brewery based in Maryland. The brewery has been operating since 1995 and has built its business around producing a range of craft beers. The filing comes as the company recently joined other independent breweries under a shared business platform.

Maryland · 2d

InsideNoVa

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InsideNoVa celebrates ribbon-cutting for new Manassas office

InsideNoVa held a ribbon-cutting for its new Manassas office on Thursday with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and city leaders. The nearly 60 people who attended were able to tour the new space, meet InsideNoVa team members and enjoy networking and refreshments. InsideNoVa moved to the new office in May; it previously was in Woodbridge. "It’s important for us to be here because not only are we within walking distance of the courthouse and City Hall, which is great for our reporters, but we are centrally located in Prince William County – our primary coverage area," publisher Bruce Potter told attendees. Potter noted that the move was one of three major changes for the local news company this year - the others being its conversion to a new web platform and its expansion into offering targeted digital marketing solutions for local and regional businesses. Prince William Chamber of Commerce CEO Kristi Black and Manassas Mayor Ralph Smith also spoke during the event.

Manassas, VA · 5d

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Woman Reveals the Unexpected Setback of Building Her Home on Land with Historic Cemetery (Exclusive)

After selling her Maryland home, Heidi Keeney moved back to Pennsylvania to build a cottage near her parents, but the project has taken far longer than she ever imagined

Pennsylvania · 6d

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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces New Opportunity Zone Designations

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Department of Housing and Community Development today announced Maryland’s nomination of 114 census tracts as Opportunity Zones under the federal Opportunity Zone program, which provides tax benefits to incentivize high-impact investments in low-income communities. Counties across Maryland submitted nominations of individual census tracts to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The department then worked with local officials, business owners, investors, and community development experts to evaluate the proposed areas and identify where Opportunity Zone designations would have the greatest benefit to their communities. Last month, the department submitted the state’s approved and recommended census tracts to the United States Department of the Treasury. On November 5, the U.S. Treasury released the official 2.0 designations.

Maryland · 5d

Bay Journal

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Maryland officials say farm keeps polluting, despite fine and lawsuit

Liquified manure, wads of uneaten hay, gallons of sour milk and juices from rotting cow carcasses. State environmental inspectors say those are the suspected ingredients of a toxic stew that has repeatedly overtaken a stream in northeast Maryland in recent years. It turns the water a sickly green, kills fish by the thousands and gives off a foul odor.

Maryland · 6d