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HBCYOU All-Stars: Howard’s Dazhai B. Layne and Tuskegee’s Tierney Macon on Carrying HBCU Values Beyond the Yard

In an effort to highlight the HBCU graduates carrying the lessons of the yard into their careers and communities, Watch The Yard is spotlighting two alums of P&G’s HBCYOU program: Dazhai Brown of Howard University and Tierney Macon of Tuskegee University. One came back to college as an adult...

Tuskegee, AL · 2d

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Absenteeism and truancy take center stage before DC Council in massive oversight hearing

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. leaders are set to face questions about what the city is doing — or not doing — to keep students in school, as an oversight hearing focuses on chronic absenteeism and truancy. The hearing, called by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson before the...

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GU Golfers Question Future Price of East Potomac Golf Links

Georgetown University student golfers are concerned about the upcoming closure of a Washington, D.C. public golf course, posing questions about the course’s future affordability. Students, who have relied on the $48 or less round at East Potomac Golf Links, will lose the public course Nov. 15, when the National...

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The Center Square

Major metropolitan county chooses data center block against budget deficit

(The Center Square) – Real estate once home to Landover Mall until 2002, and since a mostly vacant parking lot, is now the site of a stalled $5 billion data center in Maryland’s financially troubled Prince George’s County. Brightseat Tech Park, approved in 2024, has been met by protestors disputing its revenue generation in exchange for what they say is water pollution and higher electricity bills. The project was scheduled to break ground this year or next. Developers projected annual local tax revenue at $53.5 million. The county has a projected $151 million budget deficit. Prince George’s County is home to nearly 1 million people, the University of Maryland, Bowie State University, and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. On July 7, the county council passed a two-year pause through Resolution CR-066-2026. The woes are significant for the county and area this decade. Six Flags America, a 515-acre theme park in Bowie and Upper Marlboro, permanently closed; the NFL Washington Commanders are expected to exit Landover by 2030, going back to the site of their longtime home at RFK Stadium; and 2U Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Regional Shoppers Food Warehouse locations are closing, Diamond Transportation filed a plant closure

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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DeMatha Football takes on Gonzaga in a Semifinal Bout

No. 2 seed DeMatha (8-2, 3-1 in WCAC) takes on the No. 3 seeded Gonzaga Eagles (8-2, 3-1 in WCAC) for the WCAC Semifinal Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the PG Sports & Learning Complex. Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup. The Stags Look to Clinch...

Hyattsville, MD · 1d

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Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Alexandria

Alexandria and DC have a complicated history. When the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 established the 100 square miles that would become the nation’s capital, Alexandria—founded in 1749 and one of the oldest cities in the country—sat within its boundaries. But representatives of Alexandria immediately wanted out: As part of DC, they’d lost their position as the county seat in Fairfax, they couldn’t vote in congressional and presidential elections, and political and economic discord grew. Eventually, the interest in retrocession became mutual as abolitionists sought to outlaw slavery in DC and wanted Alexandria—then a hub for the trade of enslaved people—to be moved back to Virginia. In July 1846, that happened. The city continued to grow, with its prosperity, according to the tourism organization Visit Alexandria, “inextricably linked to the work of enslaved and free African Americans,” whose stories make up much of the town’s past. Today, it combines centuries of history with modern-day shops, restaurants, and activities for residents and visitors alike.

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Updated DC bill aims to regulate autonomous vehicles by 2028

WASHINGTON - D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen released an updated version of a bill that would allow Waymo and other autonomous rideshare vehicles to operate in the District. The updated legislation, known as the Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026, comes ahead of a vote Thursday in the Committee of Transportation and Environment.

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Dry weather stretch causes DC area to near drought conditions again

WASHINGTON (7News) — Portions of the DMV are on the verge of more drought after drier-than-normal conditions have persisted since mid-October. This comes after nearly eliminating a year-long drought in September, when we saw a half-inch surplus of rain. October came in with an over-an-inch deficit for the month,...

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How TIME and Statista Determined America's Best Community Colleges of 2027

For the first time, TIME and Statista are recognizing America’s Best Community Colleges —the top community colleges offering associate degree programs in the U.S. Here's how the list was decided. Methodology To be eligible for the list, a community college must fulfill the following requirements: Offers two-year degree programs Associate’s college Public institution Located in the 50 states or Washington, D.C. Enrolls more than 100 students Financially solvent Officially accredited The list is based on an extensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis, focusing on five dimensions: Student Success Rate: Graduation plus transfer rate compared to the estimation, and the absolute graduation plus transfer rate. Graduates’ Earnings: Median income 6, 8, and 10 years post-enrollment compared to the estimation, and the absolute median income. Return on Investment: Value added to the average graduate’s salary when compared to income of the average high school graduate, expressed relative to the cost of attendance. Diversity: Simpson diversity index of student body and faculty ethnicity, plus share of students with disability. Campus Resources: Student-faculty ratio and core expenditure per student. Data on the community colleges’ performance was collected through publicly available sources like IPEDS and College Scorecard. The data was reviewed on its validity to

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What Does $49.9 Million Buy Near Alexandria? Step Inside Dan Snyder’s Potomac Mansion

Nov. 12, 2026 | ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria house hunters know what it’s like to look at a listing and think, “How much?” Here’s one that might make you say it out loud. On Nov. 10, the luxury real estate site The American Man$ion took...

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New Kansas Senator-elect working to make new friends in DC

WASHINGTON-—Kansas new Senator-elect is making the rounds in Washington and trying to make new friends. On his social media page Adam Hamilton wrote, "LaVon and I spent the last two days in Washington, D.C. at new senator orientation. At times it felt like drinking from a firehose. At other times I found myself deeply moved."

Kansas · 1d

Bay Net

DHS Announces $500 Million Drone Security Program During National Harbor Forum

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Federal officials outlined a $500 million drone security grant program during a national security forum in Prince George’s County on Monday, November 9, 2026, as the United States prepares for major international events, including the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. U.S. Department of Homeland...

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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Black Modernist Architecture in DC

Downtown DC consistently gets the credit for historically significant architecture. Visitors to our fair city (and even some locals) will immediately think of Cluss, Latrobe, Mills and Hoban, the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and the Capitol when asked about famous American architects and their work in DC. Luckily, there are...

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Shaw Restaurants among the Best in DMV

Washington Post restaurant critic Elazar Sontag has come up with his first iteration of “The 40 Best Restaurants in and around D.C.,” with five Shaw restaurants taking high positions on the list. To start, there Saint’s Paradise Cafeteria (601 M St. NW) taking the No. 23 spot. The venerable cafeteria has also gotten the attention of Washingtonian magazine lately, leaping ahead of a number of expensive fine dining establishments in DC. Per Sontag: “If this is your first time here, don’t stress too much about what to order when you reach the front of the line. Every dish stands the test of time.”

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DC, Maryland, Virginia Weather: Cold, Windy Through Sunday Nov 15

Northwest winds could gust to 35 mph Saturday as chilly conditions persist across the region.

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USPS customers baffled by mystery post office closures as packages pile up outside and staff face backlash

USPS CUSTOMERS are speaking out after a local post office continues to mysteriously shut down. The post office has operated continually since 1858, but disgruntled residents say the service is slipping. The post office is in the heart of the retail district in Georgetown, an upscale neighborhood in Washington, DC.

Washington, DC · 2d

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Your D.C. weekend: A holiday market and festive fun

The D.C. Holiday Market is back, with more than 35 vendors offering goods at Dupont Circle. Why it matters: With decorations popping up around town, the city is feeling festive — and there's plenty to do this weekend. Zoom in: This year's market runs 40 days, spanning six weekends, on the 1500 block of New Hampshire Avenue. It'll only be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Dec. 30. Then, on Saturday evening, CityCenter will light up its 78-foot Christmas tree, with a performance from JoJo. It's free to attend, and will feature holiday treats and balloon artists for families. More events this weekend: 🍽️ DC Central Kitchen is hosting Capital Food Fight tonight, featuring chef battles and celebrity guests like Andrew Zimmern. More than 80 restaurants and bars are participating and all proceeds will benefit DC Central Kitchen's charity efforts. Tickets $350+ 🍷 Sonny's Pizza is hosting its wine night again tonight, with four natural winemakers on the rotation. Tickets $19 📸 The National Portrait Gallery is celebrating the 50th year of its photography collection, with a new exhibit called "Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting." It opens Saturday. Sneak peek ♻️ Time to declutter? D.C. residents can dispose of hazardous

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Heightened security at Alexandria City High School after social media threats

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — There will be heightened security at Alexandria City High School campuses Thursday after authorities were notified of threats made towards the school on social media. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said it is actively investigating the online threats, and that it will increase its presence...

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The DowntownDC Holiday Market is upon us; MPD announces traffic restrictions

WASHINGTON (7News) — The holiday season is upon us once again, and downtown Washington, D.C., should prepare to brace for some parking restrictions. The DowntownDC Holiday Market is set to take place from Friday, Nov. 13, to Wednesday, Dec. 23, and with that come some parking changes and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

Washington, DC · 2d

The Alexandria Brief

From $155,000 to $4 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week

Sellers collected 90.8% of what they first asked, the widest gap in weeks.