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Maryland corrections secretary steps down

Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Secretary Carolyn J. Scruggs is stepping down, WBAL-TV 11 News has learned. Scruggs, who was appointed by Gov. Wes Moore in 2023, was the first African American women to lead the agency. WBAL-TV 11 News reached out to the a department spokesperson for comment but has not received a response. In an interview Thursday night with WBAL's Robert Lang, Gov. Wes Moore acknowledged reports about Scruggs but declined to confirmed whether she was part of the administration.

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Christmas Lights Wrap Maryland Towns at These 7 Holiday Drives Worth Planning Now

More than 450 glowing displays line a 3.5-mile route through a Maryland state park. You can stay in your car the whole time, passing illuminated trees and holiday scenes without stepping into the cold. That’s quite a change from driving around hoping someone decorated their porch. Another route winds...

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Fairfax County voters OK bond funding for parks, human services renovations

The Audrey Moore REC Center and Clemyjontri Park are among the amenities set to benefit from bond funding approved by Fairfax County voters in the general election on Tuesday (Nov. 3). According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, a $180 million park bond and a $75 million...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d
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Cabin John Village Prepares for a Juicy New Arrival

A DMV concept committed to offering customers healthier options will be ready in time to help Cabin John Village residents get a jump on their New Year’s resolutions. Puree Juice Bar plans to be open and welcoming guests to its new store in the area before the end of 2026, reports Bethesda Magazine.

Potomac, MD · 1d
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MD school report cards released, Chapel Elementary rated five stars

EASTON — Talbot County’s five public elementary schools earned at least four stars on Maryland’s latest school report cards, with Chapel District Elementary School earning five stars. The annual report cards evaluate public schools on academic achievement, academic progress, progress toward English language proficiency, school quality and student success. High schools are also evaluated on graduation rates and readiness for postsecondary success. Talbot County’s elementary schools improved across all measures. Middle school results were mixed, while high school results improved from last year in graduation rates, progress toward English language proficiency and readiness for postsecondary success. Chapel District Elementary improved in every category and ranked in the 92nd percentile among Maryland schools. It earned 8.8 of 10 possible points for progress toward English language proficiency and 30 of 35 points for school quality and student success. Easton Elementary School rose from three to four stars, improving in all four major categories. Nearly all student groups improved in math proficiency and made gains in progress toward English language proficiency. Tilghman Elementary School also rose to four stars. It earned 12 of 18 possible points for school quality and student success and improved in academic achievement, though it fell short of its

Talbot County, MD · 1d

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Veterans Day 2026 Freebies: Free Meals And Discounts For Southern Maryland Veterans

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — A veteran who wants to make a day of Veterans Day could start with a free Original Grand Slam at Denny’s before noon, stop for a free haircut at Great Clips and finish with a free entrée at Chili’s — all offers national companies have announced for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Southern Maryland, MD · 1d

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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.

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New SNAP work requirements leave more than 1,000 D.C. residents without benefits

More than 1,000 D.C. residents have lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits since new federal work requirements took effect in June, according to data from the D.C. Department of Human Services (DHS). Another 1,000-plus residents could lose benefits in the coming month, per DHS. In July 2025,...

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DC Gala Honors Maine Prison Chief Who Once Visited His Jailed Father

A Grammy-winning voice, a standing ovation, and a quarter-century of mission work converged recently at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. Dream Academy celebrated its 25th Annual Power of a Dream Gala. The nonprofit, which supports children of incarcerated parents and young people in underserved communities, used the night to honor leaders it says have shaped that mission, while singer Regina Belle delivered a performance that organizers say stopped the room.

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Jawando Lays Out 100-Day Plan for Montgomery County Amid $300M Deficit

101 Monroe St. — Approximate Montgomery County Government Site. Montgomery County Executive-Elect Will Jawando is moving fast to set his agenda before he even takes office, outlining first-100-day priorities that include the local economy, public schools and public safety as he prepares to inherit a structural budget deficit close to $300 million. The plan comes after Jawando swept into office with 80% of the vote, and it arrives as county agencies are already reviewing their budgets to navigate difficult spending decisions ahead.

Montgomery County, MD · 17h

Delmarva Now | The Daily Times

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Santa Claus to star in 2026 Christmas parades across MD's Lower Shore

Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays from Maryland's Lower Shore! Check out Delmarva Now's ultimate guide to 2026 Christmas parades in towns such as Ocean City, Berlin and beyond. If you don't see your local parade on our list, please email us at newshub@delmarvanow.com. WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS GUIDE: What's new at Ocean City's 2026/2027 Winterfest of Lights celebration Ocean City WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 The 43rd annual Ocean City Christmas Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade will travel from Old Landing Road north to 120th Street. An awards presentation will be held at the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel following the parade. Onlookers are invited to bring chairs and blankets for the parade, and advised to arrive early to secure their viewing spot. The southbound lanes of Coastal Highway will be closed for the parade, allowing spectators to safely gather curbside. OCEAN CITY ELECTS NEW MAYOR: Ocean City Mayor Meehan loses re-election bid, plus council results Salisbury WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 The 80th annual Salisbury Christmas Parade , hosted by the Salisbury Jaycees, will kick off Sunday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Civic Avenue and Mount Hermon

Ocean City, MD · 1d

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DC restaurant receives cease and desist letter after foie gras ban

An animal rights group sent a cease and desist letter to a Southern restaurant in Washington, D.C., on Friday after residents overwhelmingly voted to ban foie gras in the general election. Mallard, located in the district’s Logan Circle neighborhood, specializes in preparing the luxury food. Foie gras, which is French...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Maryland Community Ranks Among America’s Six Healthiest Towns in 2026

Bethesda has been named one of the healthiest communities in the United States, tying for No. 6 nationally in TownRatings’ 2026 Healthiest Towns in America rankings. The ranking evaluated 5,218 communities across the country with populations of at least 10,000. Bethesda received an A+ grade for health, placing it...

Bethesda, MD · 1d

DC News Now

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National Guard authorized to use military vehicle in DC, Pinto pushes new governors to withdraw troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized nearly 3,100 National Guard troops in D.C. to continue patrolling the streets.

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Encampment Updates: Continued clearings at MLK Library, downtown

The District closed 19 homeless encampments in October. In 2026, the city has cleared about 160 encampments. On Oct. 20, the District cleared its largest encampment of the month, impacting at least five residents at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library. The area outside the library has long been a popular spot for people experiencing homelessness looking to sleep in a covered space, but both the city and the library have targeted it in recent years through clearings and policies against sleeping in the area. In 2026 alone, the District has cleared the area at least seven times.

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Sheetz to Offer Free Food and Car Washes to Veterans

Sheetz has announced that it will offer free food and car washes to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. Veterans and active-duty service members can receive a free half turkey sub, including extras and add-ons, along with a regular-sized fountain drink at any of the chain’s more than 850 locations.

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

The Financial Wire

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A Florida clinic CEO got 13 months and a VA employee 6 months for kickbacks that steered veterans into care that billed the VA more than $14 million, DOJ said Nov. 5

A Florida clinic CEO was sentenced to 13 months in prison and a VA employee to six months for a kickback scheme that steered veterans and their families into a clinic whose claims to the VA topped $14 million, the Justice Department (DOJ) said Nov. 5. Prosecutors say more than $11 million of those claims... The post A Florida clinic CEO got 13 months and a VA employee 6 months for kickbacks that steered veterans into care that billed the VA more than $14 million, DOJ said Nov. 5 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Orlando, FL · 16h

TANTVNEWS

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Gaithersburg to Test Stop Sign Cameras Near Schools Nov. 9-23 With No Tickets

Gaithersburg will test stop sign cameras near schools Nov. 9 to 23 for data only, with no warnings or citations, under a new state pilot law. The post Gaithersburg to Test Stop Sign Cameras Near Schools Nov. 9-23 With No Tickets appeared first on TANTV .

Gaithersburg, MD · 1d

WTOP

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Weekend road closures in DC for Veterans Day race and parade, movie filming

A production crew is filming a movie in D.C.’s Adams Morgan and Anacostia neighborhoods this weekend. And the nation’s veterans are being honored with a race and parade in Downtown D.C. on Sunday. As a result, there will be several road closures to accommodate these events. Sunday’s National...

Washington, DC · 13h

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7News kicks off annual Toys for Tots campaign with Marines

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — 7News On Your Side is kicking off its annual Toys for Tots campaign, teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps to help bring holiday cheer to thousands of children across the Washington, D.C., region. The campaign officially launches Friday morning at the U.S. Marine Corps...

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