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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d
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Your Family Guide to Holiday Parades Near Fredericksburg

Make time for holiday parades near Fredericksburg, and explore more holiday and seasonal fun to enjoy with your family. Find holiday parades in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Colonial Beach, Bowling Green and other nearby communities. Listings include dates, times and locations to help you plan your family’s outing. Some celebrations also...

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d
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Spotsylvania student rep: “Prioritize student art over AI”

In her last meeting as student representative to the Spotsylvania School Board, Cora Shields asked division staff for support. “I would like to ask SCPS staff to consider asking art students to create their school flyers and posters,” Shields said during her comments at Monday’s school board meeting.

Spotsylvania County, VA · 2d
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History on the rocks: FAM turns museum pieces into cocktails

Some assignments are harder than others. This one sent me to two downtown restaurants to watch two talented bartenders at work, then drink what they made, all in the name of local history. I did it for you, dear reader. My excuse for a midday cocktail (OK, two) is FAM-TINI,...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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Fourteen Flucos Advance to All-District Choir

On Nov. 5 and 6, FCHS choir and piano students hosted over 500 choir students from the area to audition for All-District Choir. All-District Choir is when students from all over the district sing a song and sight-read on their own, while a pair of judges blind-judge the auditions. From there, the top students chosen make it into All-District Choir, which will be held in February at Eastern View High School.

Culpeper, VA · 1d

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Veterans Day to close Fairfax County government, but not schools

Fairfax County government offices will close, but public schools will remain open tomorrow (Wednesday) for Veterans Day. Fairfax County Public Schools students will head to class tomorrow as usual after the school board voted this spring to no longer observe Veterans’ Day as a student holiday. Seeking to reduce disruptions to the standard five-day school week, the board also considered Indigenous Peoples’ Day for elimination, but that proposal didn’t pass.

Fairfax County, VA · 3d

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Highway marker to commemorate rock legend

It happened in 1957 at a sock hop in the old Fredericksburg Arena – a native-American musician named Link Wray first played what would become a huge hit – the instrumental known as Rumble:. Wray is now remembered for his innovative use of distortion or fuzz and the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 4d

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A 312-year-old Stradivarius made a secret stop in Fredericksburg

For one night in October, the James Monroe High School auditorium was home to one of the most famous violins in the world, and almost nobody knew it was coming. Violinist Timothy Chooi joined the Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 23 for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, playing the 1714 “Dolphin” Stradivarius, the instrument famously associated with Jascha Heifetz. For security reasons, the orchestra didn’t announce the violin’s appearance in advance.

Fredericksburg, VA · 4d

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Fairfax County Public Library launches online portal for historical photos

The City of Fairfax Regional Library’s Virginia Room has long stewarded an extensive collection of historical photographs taken throughout the decades in the county, city, and region. Now, many of those snapshots are available online through Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL). Launched last week, the Fairfax County History Portal...

Fairfax County, VA · 3d

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From 9/11 Survivor to Turkey Trot Grand Marshal

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Thousands of runners will fill the streets of Del Ray this Thanksgiving, but one will be running with 2,977 names on her mind. U.S. Air Force Capt. Hanna Born, an Alexandria native who survived the terrorist attack on the Pentagon as a toddler, has been named grand marshal of the 51st annual Alexandria Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 26. After riding in the ceremonial grand marshal car, she plans to join the five-mile race, dedicating each mile to a different person killed on Sept. 11, 2001.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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A Titan worth remembering forever

If you’ve seen the movie Remember the Titans, you know the name Gerry Bertier. He was the hard-hitting linebacker and team captain who held a newly integrated Alexandria, Virginia, team (T.C. Williams High School) together in 1971, and the young man whose funeral is shown at the beginning and end of the film.

Alexandria, VA · 5d

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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 · 8d

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‘Outdoors Maryland’ returns with spotlight on Ocean City

Maryland Public Television’s “Outdoors Maryland” returns Nov. 10 for its 38th season with new stories exploring the state’s wildlife, conservation efforts, outdoor traditions and history. The award-winning series will premiere two new fall episodes Nov. 10 and 17, according to a community announcement. Produced in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the series focuses on people, animals and places across Maryland. The Nov. 10 episode will feature Ocean City’s Maryland International Kite Exposition and efforts to restore Maryland’s blackbanded sunfish population. “To Paint the Sky,” filmed in Worcester and Montgomery counties, visits the annual kite exposition, where enthusiasts gather each spring in Ocean City. The segment features everything from large inflatable sea creatures to synchronized kite performances and introduces viewers to kite artist Jon Burkhardt. “A Second Chance for Sunfish,” filmed in Baltimore and Worcester, Caroline and Queen Anne’s counties, explores efforts to protect the blackbanded sunfish, a species that has nearly disappeared from Maryland. The segment follows Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists surveying ponds where the fish have been reintroduced. It also visits a DNR hatchery and the National Aquarium, where captive breeding efforts are underway. At The Nature Conservancy’s Nassawango Creek Preserve, the program examines

Maryland · 3d

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Fredericksburg’s Joy

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library brings free books and new adventures to Fredericksburg’s youngest readers! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library returned to Fredericksburg on Sept. 25, 2026, after a pause that began in June 2024. The first books are arriving in homes this month. Key Takeaways. Dolly Parton’s Imagination...

Fredericksburg, VA · 4d

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This Week at the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $65, $55, $45 (prices include fees); half-price for youth through Grade 12. Celebrate the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra’s 25th anniversary with To Swing Through the Sky, a multimedia performance led by Artistic Director Jim Carroll that explores the parallel histories of jazz and flight through music, theatrical elements, and dance. Songstress Darden Purcell, former vocalist with The U.S. Air Force Band, is featured. Tickets.

Manassas, VA · 3d

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Thanksgiving 2026: Turkeys & Dinners Near Centreville & South Riding

Where to Buy Your Thanksgiving Turkey (or the Whole Dinner) Near Centreville, South Riding & Middleburg. Turkeys, takeout and Thanksgiving Day tables in our 11 ZIP codes. Where can I get a Thanksgiving turkey or dinner near Centreville and South Riding in 2026? Order a farm bird from Fields of Athenry in Middleburg, pick up a Glory Days Grill feast from $79 (Centreville & Stone Ridge, Nov. 24 or 25), or skip cooking at Trummer's in Clifton or the Salamander buffet in Middleburg on Thu., Nov. 26.

Centreville, VA · 2d

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Don’t Miss Out: Area Weekend Events

Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. From family-friendly activities and festive holiday events to live theater, art experiences, and outdoor adventures, Greater Prince William has plenty of ways to make the most of the weekend! Whether you’re looking for a fun night out for the kids, hoping to get creative, exploring local history, or enjoying the crisp fall weather, there’s something for everyone. Gather your family and friends, get out and explore, and don’t miss these opportunities to connect with the community and make some wonderful weekend memories! Don’t Miss Out!

Manassas, VA · 2d