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Civil War soldier who died in Northern Virginia is finally laid to rest

This article was written by InsideNoVa's news partner, WTOP , and republished with permission. Sign up for WTOP's breaking news, traffic and weather alerts as well as daily emails. A Civil War soldier who died more than 160 years ago in Prince William County has been given a final resting place. He was laid to rest with full military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 4. “We gather to honor an unknown soldier whose life story is not fully known to history, yet whose sacrifice is fully worthy of the nation’s gratitude,” Chaplain Capt. Phil Morlock said while leading the ceremony. “We know that he answered a call greater than himself. We know that he stood in a time when the nation was tested by fire.” In March 2024, archaeologists discovered the soldier’s remains at Manassas National Battlefield Park at the site of a Civil War field hospital. His identity is unknown, but forensic analysis shows he was around 16 to 19 years old. The Union infantryman died during the Second Battle of Manassas in 1862. “As I watched that ceremony today, I felt it very hard not to cry,” said David Duncan, president of the American Battlefield

Prince William County, VA · 2d

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Group works to find the remains of Civil War soldiers in Manassas

MANASSAS, Va. - An effort to find the remains of Civil War soldiers is underway just outside of Manassas National Battlefield Park. The site is already home to a monument to Timothy Dunklin, a Texan, who, at age 16, fought for the Confederacy in the Second Battle of Manassas during the Civil War. Dunklin died in August 1862, explained Cherie Johnston, the executive director of the Manassas Battlefield Trust.

Manassas, VA · 2d
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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 · 9d
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Mount Vernon HS teacher named a finalist for 2027 Grammy Award

For Al Rodriguez, the third time might be the charm. The Mount Vernon High School orchestra teacher was announced last weekend as a finalist for the 2027 Grammy Music Educator Award. Awarded by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum, the recognition honors music teachers who make a “significant and lasting...

Mt Vernon, VA · 1d
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Alexandria Film Festival turns 20, holiday lights’ last run in this weekend’s lineup

More activities are moving indoors and holiday events are starting to appear around Alexandria in mid-November. This weekend, the Alexandria Film Festival celebrates 20 years, and the newly-renamed Bright Nights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run returns for its final season. Other highlights include the Banned Books Speakeasy and specialty tours at Fort Ward Museum and Lee-Fendall House.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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W-L student’s 1981 photo project captured a community in transition

As a 16-year-old student at Washington-Lee High School in 1981, Eric Dobson opted to fulfill a requirement in his American Civilization class by traveling around Arlington with his father’s 40-year-old Minolta camera. Little did he know that he was chronicling history in the process. It was a time of...

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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Nadia Phillips’ Maryland Crab Cakes Steal The Show On ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

WALDORF, Md. — There were violinists outside the kitchen and caviar on the dinner agenda, but it was a plate of Maryland crab cakes from Waldorf chef Nadia Phillips that won over the judges at the “Hell’s Kitchen” 25th-season gala challenge. Phillips, 24, a North Point...

Waldorf, MD · 4d

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Friday Freebies: Enjoy yourself on Friday the 13th

Want to enjoy yourself on Friday the 13th? WTOP has rounded up some free food, events and other freebies happening around the D.C. area on Nov. 13. We run them down every Friday morning on air at 103.5 FM and here on WTOP.com. Know of a freebie you’d like featured...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Westwood One Network VP/GM George King Exits.

George King, Vice President and General Manager, Network Formats, has exited Westwood One. King joined the Cumulus Media-owned network in September 2014 as Vice President of Programming, network formats, overseeing its 24-hour country formats, which then aired on nearly 700 stations. In July 2019, he was promoted to Vice President and General Manager of the 24-hour formats division, taking charge of programming and affiliate management for all of its formats while continuing to oversee country.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Reston Town Center Announces Changes to Its Holiday Programming

Reston Town Center’s ice rink and annual holiday parade and tree lighting make it a popular seasonal destination. This year, the shopping and dining location has made some changes to its holiday programming. The annual holiday parade is scheduled for November 27 at 11:00 a.m. However, it will not...

Reston, VA · 3d

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Disney’s Frozen Brings the Magic of Arendelle to Manassas

Get Your Tickets Today! Almost all shows are SOLD OUT online!. Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory presents the full-length Broadway musical at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Nov. 20 to 29. When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally unleashes her hidden powers, trapping Arendelle in an eternal winter, her fearless younger...

Manassas, VA · 3d

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Wes Moore's new book adds to 2028 speculation and renews scrutiny of his past

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Now that the midterm election is over, all eyes are on the next race and Maryland’s Gov. Wes Moore's latest announcement isn't doing much to quell speculation about a possible White House run. Wednesday, Moore announced the upcoming publication of Repair: Healing a Divided Nation,...

Maryland · 3d

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The Breakfast at This Maryland Diner Comes With More Than 70 Years of History and an Unexpected Backstory

Today’s breakfast orders pass through a kitchen where workers once patched flat tires. The building previously held a gas station and electrical shop, so the change from grease-stained tools to a breakfast griddle is quite a turnaround. That unlikely history belongs to a Maryland diner still serving meals on...

Manchester, MD · 3d

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From Westlake High To Heavy Is The Crown: Cordae’s Journey From Charles County To Hip-Hop

WALDORF, Md. — Before Cordae’s name appeared alongside Anderson .Paak on an album cover, it appeared on a basketball roster at Westlake High School in Waldorf. At the time, he was Cordae Dunston, a student whose connection to Charles County would eventually become part of his music. According to MaxPreps, Dunston played guard on Westlake’s freshman basketball team. The sports website lists his graduation year as 2015. Years later, after establishing himself in hip-hop, Cordae gave his former school a different kind of recognition. He named a song after it.

Charles County, MD · 4d

The Alexandria Brief

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‘Chirilagua Por Siempre’: TWU teens and four artists turn a parking lot on Mount Vernon Avenue into the neighborhood’s story

Tenants and Workers United and the nonprofit Artolution unveiled a mural wrapping the lot between La Feria Grocery Store and Marcela’s Bakery, painted with neighborhood teenagers and funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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New issue of award-winning Ashburn Magazine drops this week

The latest issue of the award-winning Ashburn Magazine begins arriving in mailboxes and businesses around the community this week. The cover story explores a long-hidden secret found just south of the Brambleton community – an extant stone building that 150 or so years ago was the home to enslaved persons.

Ashburn, VA · 2d

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Shops At Waldorf To Celebrate Christmas And Hanukkah Together At ‘Light Up The Season’ Free Black Friday Event

WALDORF, Md.– The Shops at Waldorf Center, an open-air power center located just minutes from the Capital Beltway in Waldorf, Maryland (www.theshopsatwaldorfcenter.com), invites the community to a “Light Up the Season” celebration honoring the diverse holiday traditions of Charles County. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature a...

Waldorf, MD · 3d

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Visitor Center exhibit showcases Patawomeck Tribe’s literal roots

For David Jett and his fellow Patawomeck tribal citizens, the objects on display in the Fredericksburg Visitor Center this past Friday held dual meanings. “Where others see a poplar tree, we see a bark basket or a dugout canoe,” he said. “Where others see pine needles as an annoyance to sweep off your porch, we see a basket.”

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d