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Montgomery County State Park Among Six Public Land Projects Highlighted by Maryland DNR

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Thursday, November 5, that it has made progress on six new or expanded public land projects across the state, including a new state park in Montgomery County. According to DNR Secretary Josh Kurtz, the projects are part of an effort to expand...

Montgomery County, MD · 23h
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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

Mountain State Spotlight

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Anger over data centers, insurance and education helped these Democrats win seats in West Virginia

Democrats chipped away at the Republican majority gaining 12 seats in the House and two in the Senate. Anger over data centers, insurance and education helped these Democrats win seats in West Virginia appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 1d

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Franklin County municipalities receive $4.4 million in state pension, fire relief funding

Municipalities across Franklin County are receiving more than $4.4 million in state funding to support employee pension plans and volunteer fire relief associations as part of Pennsylvania’s 2026 municipal aid distribution. According to figures released by the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General, Franklin County municipalities were allocated $4,442,765,...

Franklin County, PA · 1d
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Pennsylvania DOH confirms sixth measles death amid outbreak

Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed a sixth measles-related death amid the state's ongoing outbreak.

Pennsylvania · 2d

West Virginia Watch

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In Berkeley County, third party candidates polled high

In six races, a single third party candidate represented the only alternative to Republicans and Democrats for voters in West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate races. While most challenges were handily won by Democrat or Republican, two races in Berkeley County resulted in strong, competitive showings for the third party candidate.

Berkeley County, WV · 14h

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Jefferson County Dems leader says this week’s gains just the start

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Jefferson County is one of the counties in West Virginia where the blue wave was evident earlier this week. Democrats were elected to three of four House of Delegate seats knocking out incumbent Republicans. Jefferson County Democratic Association President Troy Miller said the races weren’t...

Jefferson County, WV · 21h

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Riding the blue wave from Maryland to Washington, D.C.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., joins us to discuss his priorities now that Democrats have regained control of the House. We hear from the first Black woman elected to Howard County executive about her historic win. We also break down the election results in Frederick County and the major influence of data centers in the race. Then, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joins us fresh off his win to share his plans for the next four years. And whether he's eyeing a new, office - maybe ovular?

Maryland · 13h

DC News Now

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Frederick City Council to vote on data center moratorium

Frederick City Council is set to vote on a two-year moratorium on data centers on Thursday.

Frederick, MD · 1d

Franklin County Free Press

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Free Medicare Open Enrollment Seminar Set for November 10

The Office of Congressman John Joyce will host a free Medicare Open Enrollment seminar Tuesday, November 10, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Chambersburg Senior Activity Center, 2593 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg. The session is open to all Franklin County residents age 60 and older. Sharon Graham, regional administrator for...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

Daily Energy Insider

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Potomac Edison requests Virginia regulators approve transmission line upgrade project

As energy demands in Virginia continue rising, Potomac Edison has asked the State Corporation Commission (SCC) of Virginia to approve its proposed Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek Improvements… The post Potomac Edison requests Virginia regulators approve transmission line upgrade project appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

Virginia · 3d

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Lansdowne Topples Berkeley County Commission President by 241 Votes

Zondria “Z” Lansdowne, founder of a Martinsburg nonprofit that runs a free grocery store and clothing shop, has defeated incumbent Berkeley County Commission President Eddie Gochenour, flipping the Norborne District seat by just 241 votes. Unofficial results show Lansdowne pulling in 14,108 votes, or 31.77 percent, to Gochenour's 13,867 votes, or 31.23 percent, in a race tight enough to count as a genuine upset.

Berkeley County, WV · 2d

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Bigger, taller Bay Bridge replacement gets federal green light

Maryland · 1d

Festivaltopia

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It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories

Some states quietly watch history pass by. Maryland doesn’t do that. Despite its small footprint, this mid-Atlantic state has given America some of its most powerful symbols, its most enduring traditions, and a few hard truths it didn’t always want to hear. From national anthems to military culture, from federal power to unflinching television, Maryland ... Read more The post It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Maryland · 1d

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3 top officials exit Moore administration in Cabinet shake-up

BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — Three members of Gov. Wes Moore’s Cabinet are leaving their roles, with interim leaders taking over Friday as the state begins searching for permanent replacements, the governor's office announced. Secretary of State Susan Lee is leaving for personal reasons after 24 years in Maryland...

Maryland · 20h

The Comeback

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Luigi Mangione's family gets major win on Election Day

Luigi pleaded guilty in August to the federal crimes of interstate stalking resulting in death and stalking through the use of interstate facilities resulting in death for his role in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. “After years of enduring pain from a broken back, I shot Mr. Thompson, and he died. I knew…

Baltimore County, MD · 2d

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Two affordable housing buildings, 10 townhomes proposed at Virginia Village in Falls Church

Two mid-rise apartment buildings with 132 committed-affordable units are paired with a set of townhomes in a new proposal for the Virginia Village site in Falls Church. City leaders have selected Urban Atlantic as their development partner for the site, which currently includes about 80 1940s-era apartments grouped in fourplex buildings.

Falls Church, VA · 2d

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Changing of the Guard: Maryland Prison Chief Scruggs Out Amid Deadly Year Behind Bars

Carolyn Scruggs is leaving her post as Maryland’s secretary of public safety and correctional services, ending a tenure marked by a decade-high surge in prison killings, a running fight with the union that represents corrections officers and months of public criticism from Western Maryland lawmakers over conditions inside the Hagerstown- and Cumberland-area prisons.

Maryland · 20h

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40 Things to Do in Northern Virginia This November 2026

November is here, and Northern Virginia has plenty of ways to make the most of the season before the holiday rush officially takes over. From festive markets and fall festivals to Turkey Trots, creative workshops, live performances, and family-friendly activities, there’s something happening throughout Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun County, and beyond. Whether you’re looking to get a head start on holiday shopping, spend a weekend exploring a new neighborhood, or enjoy the last few weeks of fall, The Fairfax Girl has rounded up 40 local happenings worth adding to your calendar. Read on for 40 things to do in Northern Virginia this November 2026.

Virginia · 2d

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Paid state government internship opens applications for 2027

College students interested in public service have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Governor’s Summer Internship Program, a paid summer placement in Maryland state agencies that includes a $5,000 stipend. The program is coordinated by University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) Shriver Center in partnership with the Office...

Maryland · 1d