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The Alexandria Brief

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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 13-15

A Spirit semifinal, Bright Nights’ final opening night, free shredding, Scouting for Food, the Film Festival, and Titans football and flag football.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

Bay Net

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Maryland To Restrict Sales Of Certain Glock And Similar Pistols Starting Jan. 1

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland is set to restrict sales and transfers of certain Glock and similar semiautomatic pistols starting Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. People who lawfully own a covered pistol can keep it. Gov. Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 334 in May. The law took effect Oct. 1, with...

Maryland · 2d
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Maryland Matters

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Maryland environment secretary to step down, in latest shakeup to Moore’s Cabinet

Maryland Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain and Emergency Management Secretary Russell Strickland both announced their departures Thursday, as the Moore administration continues remaking its leadership ahead of a second term.

Maryland · 2d

The Alexandria Brief

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Alexandria has a plowblem, and it wants your help

The city's transportation department is taking snow plow name suggestions through Sunday, Nov. 22, following Arlington, where the fleet already includes Plowy McPlowface and Alex Snowvechkin.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

Washingtonian.com

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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.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Fairfax County middle schoolers could start 2 hours later as board weighs options

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) leaders are weighing a major change to school start times, considering whether shifting the schedule could better align with students’ sleep needs and learning capabilities while limiting disruption for families. School board members are reviewing three options that...

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

Bay Net

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Charles County Board Of Education Honors Five Outstanding Staff Members At November Meeting

LA PLATA, Md.–The Board of Education of Charles County honored five outstanding staff members at its Nov. 10 meeting. Among those honored were Ellen Dobry, registration secretary at Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, Elliot Lopez, science teacher at Westlake High School, Alisha Ortman, a kindergarten instructional assistant at Indian Head Elementary School, I’laina Savoy, the attendance secretary at Billingsley Elementary School and Shelbi Warren, a Theodore G. Davis Middle School instructional assistant.

Charles County, MD · 18h

NBC Washington

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Holiday markets in the DC area: Winter cheer with treats, music and more

Holiday markets are opening their doors around the DMV. Whether you're shopping for gifts or yourself (or a little of both!), you'll find scores of handmade items from local vendors — plus holiday treats, warm beverages and, at some markets, live music, a holiday home tour or more. We'll...

District Of Columbia · 1d

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Protect Your Plants And Pipes: Charles County Under Freeze Warning Until Saturday Morning

LA PLATA, Md.– The National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore/Washington office has issued a Freeze Warning for Charles County tonight, and forecasters say it will be the last frost or freeze alert of the year as the 2026 growing season comes to an end. The warning was issued at 11:54...

Charles County, MD · 1d

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Alexandria holiday market offers lifeline to vendors displaced by canceled N. Va. Christmas Market

After the Northern Virginia Christmas Market was canceled the first weekend of November, an Alexandria holiday market wants to welcome vendors needing an outlet to showcase their products. The volunteer-run Markets for Good will host The Gratitude Exchange, a free holiday market at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Avenue)...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

DC Military

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Indian Head auxiliary unit honors veterans, Marine Corps

While the crowd was small, the recognition was significant during the Veterans Day and U.S. Marine Corps cake-cutting ceremony Monday. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 233 first organized the annual Veterans Day ceremony about five years ago and added the cake ceremony three years ago when members realized the event aligned with the Marine Corps’ Nov. 10 birthday, Mayvee Smith, president of the auxiliary, told Southern Maryland News. “It’s not really done in the community,” said Smith, who was also the master of ceremony after Indian Head Mayor Brandon Paulin could not attend. “This gives the community a chance to see.” This year, the Marine Corps celebrates its 251st birthday. “I married the Marine Corps,” Smith said during the ceremony. “I divorced it too, but in doing that, I never walked away from my Marine Corps friend.” The cake ceremony honors the youngest and oldest U.S. Marine Corps members where the oldest member passes a piece of cake to the youngest member to represent the passing of experience and knowledge. This year, the youngest Marine Corps member in attendance was Joe Coaxum, 58, of Waldorf, who fought in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The oldest member in attendance

Indian Head, MD · 1d

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Alexandria Eyes $117M Sports Complex to Replace Great Waves Waterpark

Alexandria officials have proposed a $117 million indoor sports and events complex at Cameron Run Regional Park that would replace Great Waves Waterpark, the decades-old attraction's mini golf course and its batting cages. The 210,000-square-foot facility would be built for flexible court and turf sports, training programs, regional and national tournaments, and larger events, with city leaders targeting a 2029 groundbreaking.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Pedal Power! Mayor Gaskins Joins MacArthur Elementary’s Bike Bus on a Chilly Friday Morning

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Chilly temperatures couldn’t put the brakes on an enthusiastic group of young cyclists Friday morning, November 13, as Douglas MacArthur Elementary School students pedaled through Alexandria with a special guest: Mayor Alyia Gaskins. Forget the yellow school bus! These students prefer two wheels, fresh air...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

The Alexandria Brief

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DASH approves bus cuts on five lines; chair says repaying city would mean more

The cuts start Jan. 31 unless money is found by Dec. 31. DASH still projects a $1.2 million gap.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Sabrina Bruce becomes first trans person elected in Fairfax County

(Photo via Sabrina for Herndon’s Facebook) A U.S. Space Force veteran has become the first openly transgender person elected in Fairfax County. Sabrina Bruce on Nov. 3 won a seat on the Herndon Town Council. FFXnow notes she is poised to become Herndon’s new vice mayor in January because she received the most votes out of the 12 candidates who ran.

Fairfax County, VA · 4d

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$70M in taxpayer funds tied to Baltimore organizations raided by FBI

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A Baltimore company and nonprofit whose office was searched by the FBI is tied to more than $70 million in taxpayer-funded payments, grants and contracts, a Spotlight on Maryland investigation found. The FBI conducted a raid in September on the joint Baltimore office of KEYS Empowers,...

Baltimore, MD · 19h

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Fairfax County considers major changes to school start times

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County School Board members are considering major changes to school start times. The decision could impact thousands of students and their families and could reshape everything from bus routes to after-school activities. The big question is how to give middle school students more time to...

Fairfax County, VA · 4d

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Waldorf, Newburg Tracts Win 2027 Opportunity Zone Status, Indian Head Left Out

Morgantown Generating Station — Planned TeraWulf Redevelopment Site. Two census tracts in Waldorf and one covering the Newburg/Morgantown area will become Charles County's newest federal Opportunity Zones starting January 1, 2027, part of a statewide list of 114 tracts Maryland selected for the program's second round. The designations run for ten years, and they notably leave out Indian Head, a tract that qualified under the new eligibility rules but didn't make the final cut.

Charles County, MD · 4d

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Letter to Editor: Put Question 3 in Storage

A few takeaways from the 3-to-1 statewide vote for Question 3 on the midterm election ballot:. No. 1: Let’s not take it personally on the Eastern Shore, even though all nine Shore counties voted against the constitutional amendment allowing for redistricting of congressional districts in any election year not necessarily ending in zero. Our vote was 2-to-1 against in some cases.

Maryland · 2d