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Union Street Public House Celebrates 40 Years in Old Town Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — In Old Town Alexandria, 40 years is barely a blink of an eye for a building that dates to 1790. But for a restaurant? Now that’s something worth raising a glass to!. Union Street Public House, one of the waterfront’s most familiar gathering places, is...

Alexandria, VA · 21h
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Send a Thank-You Letter to a Soldier or Veteran

If you have a few minutes this week, consider taking the time to send a little encouragement to a deployed service member or veteran. A simple handwritten letter, homemade greeting card, or even a picture drawn by the kids can make a meaningful difference to someone who has served our country.

Springfield, VA · 1d
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Veterans Day in Alexandria: Closures, Trash Delays and a Ceremony

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, brings closures for many City services and changes to household trash collection, along with a local ceremony honoring those who served. City government offices, Alexandria City Public Schools, courts, libraries and most recreation facilities are scheduled to be closed. DASH...

Alexandria, VA · 3d
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Alexandria gets three new Opportunity Zones to incentivize revitalization

Three additional Opportunity Zones have been added in Alexandria’s West End to support revitalization, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced Friday (Nov. 6). The U.S. Department of the Treasury approved all 153 new Opportunity Zones the Spanberger administration requested in Virginia. The zones are intended to promote long-term private investment in low-income urban, suburban and rural census tracts through federal tax benefits such as deferral of previous capital gains, step-up of previously earned capital gains and exclusion of taxable income on new capital gains in Opportunity Zones. The program was created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Alexandria, VA · 1d
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Residential redevelopment of longstanding Wolf Trap Nursery site approved

The Wolf Trap Nursery site on Leesburg Pike is officially set to be replaced with a residential neighborhood. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a developer’s proposal last month (Oct. 27) to build 13 single-family homes on the nearly 6.5-acre property at 9439 Leesburg Pike. The board unanimously...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

The Alexandria Brief

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DASH chair asks for bus-cut options that would start repaying the city

DASH's general manager recommends adopting the $2.5 million in cuts as advertised at Thursday's hearing

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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As enrollment declines, councilman asks if ACPS should pause capacity expansion projects

Amid declining student enrollment numbers, an Alexandria city councilman is wondering whether Alexandria City Public Schools should shelve a costly conversion project to handle middle school capacity. ACPS recently reported that its student population has fallen about 4% since the 2025-26 school year, descending from 15,928 to 15,295 students as...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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John Hopkins-Gillispie Running for NAACP Alexandria Branch President

At its October general membership meeting, the NAACP Alexandria Branch 7043 Nominating Committee presented its slate for the 2027–2028 term and named John Hopkins-Gillispie as its nominee for Branch President. Hopkins-Gillispie is a life member of the branch. He has chaired the Freedom Fund Dinner for the past two...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

The Alexandria Brief

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Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond

City Council and School Board members agreed Monday to study what it actually costs to educate an Alexandria student, then take the numbers to the General Assembly.

Alexandria, VA · 21h

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Fairfax planning commissioners back looser accessory dwelling rules than proposed by staff

Fairfax County planners have backed zoning changes to allow greater leeway for accessory living units (ALUs). At its meeting last Wednesday (Nov. 3), the Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously. of the proposal to revise the regulations as part of a county effort to boost its housing stock. “An accessory living...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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18 DMV cultural arts programs your kids should check out in 2026

Creativity looks different for every kid. For some, it’s the thrill of a first bow on stage; for others, it’s a lump of clay that becomes a masterpiece, a violin finally playing in tune or a puppet show that sparks a lifelong love of storytelling. Whatever form it takes, the cultural arts give children a place to explore who they are, build confidence and connect with cultures and traditions from around the world.

District Of Columbia · 1d

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Alexandria leaders brace for budget cuts, potential tax increases

City Manager Jim Parajon and his staff laid out a stark budget reality at Alexandria City Council’s annual budget retreat. As he contends with an estimated $10 million to $15 million budget shortfall in the 2028 fiscal year budget, Parajon is asking all city departments to submit their budget proposals to him with 3% cuts. He’s also asking that Alexandria City Public Schools limit its operating budget transfer request to 2.25% over what was approved in the current budget, amounting to a cap of $7.1 million.

Alexandria, VA · 23h

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Local, state leaders still debating who should pay for future Metro service

Regional transit leaders say six steps could help Metro stay on a viable financial footing, but they fear more of the cost could fall on local governments. Despite recent steps in the right direction, “the fundamental long-term funding question remains unsolved,” Owen Williams, a program analyst with the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC), said at the organization’s board of directors meeting last Thursday (Nov. 5).

Virginia · 1d

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Prince William County families get a look, and taste, at proposed school lunch menu items

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Chicken dumplings, ceviche, cinnamon banana oatmeal muffins, and waffles were some of the items Prince William County students and their families sampled on Thursday. The goal: help shape what students will see on their lunch menu next year. Prince William County Public Schools held its...

Prince William County, VA · 3d

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 · 4d

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Blue Wave: Maryland Midterm Results 2026

Both the house and senate have been painted blue after the 2026 Primary Election this year. Voting took place this past Tuesday and many Frederick residents came out to the polls to support changes in the Board of Education, state government, sheriff. The huge victory for Democrats is important, and...

Maryland · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Maryland Officials Say Farm Keeps Polluting, Despite Fine And Lawsuit

Liquified manure, wads of uneaten hay, gallons of sour milk and juices from rotting cow carcasses. State environmental inspectors say those are the suspected ingredients of a toxic stew that has repeatedly overtaken a stream in northeast Maryland in recent years. It turns the water a sickly green, kills fish by the thousands and gives off a foul odor.

Maryland · 3d

InsideNoVa

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InsideNoVa celebrates ribbon-cutting for new Manassas office

InsideNoVa held a ribbon-cutting for its new Manassas office on Thursday with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and city leaders. The nearly 60 people who attended were able to tour the new space, meet InsideNoVa team members and enjoy networking and refreshments. InsideNoVa moved to the new office in May; it previously was in Woodbridge. "It’s important for us to be here because not only are we within walking distance of the courthouse and City Hall, which is great for our reporters, but we are centrally located in Prince William County – our primary coverage area," publisher Bruce Potter told attendees. Potter noted that the move was one of three major changes for the local news company this year - the others being its conversion to a new web platform and its expansion into offering targeted digital marketing solutions for local and regional businesses. Prince William Chamber of Commerce CEO Kristi Black and Manassas Mayor Ralph Smith also spoke during the event.

Manassas, VA · 4d

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Mr Wash to Offer Free Car Washes to Veterans and Military Families for Veterans Day

Mr Wash Car Wash will offer free car washes to veterans, active-duty military members and military spouses on Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, in recognition of Veterans Day. The promotion includes a complimentary Extra Shine exterior car wash at 10 participating locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia and Delaware,...

Montgomery County, MD · 3d