Jersey, VA Municipal and More

Jersey

See all locations

Customize your news

Clear

39°F

Jersey, VA · Municipal

ffxnow.com

website

Developer prepares Idylwood church site for future townhomes

Within the next few years, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will welcome dozens of new neighbors to the Idylwood property where it has stood for nearly six decades. The developer EYA announced earlier this month (Nov. 4) that it has officially closed an acquisition of undeveloped land behind the church at 7526 Idylwood Road for Idylwood Hill, a 70-unit townhouse community expected to be fully delivered in late 2028.

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

Fairfax Times

website

Residents advocate for ALUs, despite concerns

County residents have testified to the Planning Commission, advocating for the proposed Accessory Living Unit (ALU) zoning ordinance amendment, all the while asking commissioners to do away with remaining restrictions in the name of more affordable housing options. ALUs are essentially separate living areas or a home addition, interior or...

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

website

These Are the Best Elementary Schools in Maryland According to New 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The school ranked first in Maryland’s newest elementary rankings doesn’t even have kindergarten classes. It serves grades two through five, an intriguing detail behind a list that families may want to examine more closely. U.S. News released its 2027 rankings in October 2026, using reading and mathematics results...

Maryland · 2d

Maryland Matters

partner publisher · 9.8K followers

Menhaden fishery cuts should have gone further, Marylanders say

An East Coast fisheries commission voted to cut the coastwide harvest of menhaden in each of the next two years and, for the first time, to limit the number of the baitfish caught in the Chesapeake Bay, but Maryland officials wanted steeper cuts.

Maryland · 2d

ffxnow.com

website

Where to find holiday markets and pop-ups in Fairfax County for 2026

While Black Friday is just around the corner, the holiday shopping season will begin in earnest for many this weekend with the return of holiday marketplaces and bazaars across Northern Virginia. While one of the best-known events in the local area, the Northern Virginia Christmas Market, was cancelled, Fairfax County...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

Washingtonian.com

website

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

WJLA

website

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

mocoshow.com

website

Governor Moore Appoints Montgomery County Cancer Advocate to State Council

Montgomery County resident Cary Hatch has been appointed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to serve on the Maryland State Council on Cancer Control, a 25-member body that advises state officials and organizations on cancer prevention and control. Hatch is the founder of People vs. Radon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to...

Montgomery County, MD · 21h

NBC Washington

website

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

rockvillenights.com

website

Maryland "is facing an energy crisis," utility Pepco says

"Maryland is facing an energy crisis," electric utility Pepco warned in a message to customers Thursday. "When demand for electricity is high and supply is limited, it puts pressure on the system and can increase costs," the message said, advising that customers "may see changes in your energy bill" as the region enters the winter months. The utility again has attempted to explain that many of the surging costs are not its responsibility, such as the taxes and fees imposed by Montgomery County and Maryland state governments. It specifically mentioned the EmPOWER Maryland fee that the Maryland legislature recently hiked again. Politicians hope that you will think Pepco is charging you these fees, which is part of the impetus for the utility to inform customers to the contrary.

Maryland · 1d

mocoshow.com

website

Montgomery County Schools Earn Top Spots in Maryland’s Best Public Schools Rankings

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has earned numerous top spots in Public School Review’s latest rankings of Maryland’s best public schools, including the top three high schools in the state. The rankings also place eight MCPS middle schools and 12 elementary schools among Maryland’s top 25 in their respective categories.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

PWLiving

publisher · 3.1K followers

PWCS Food Services Area Manager Earns Virginia RISE Award

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) selected Theresa Burnley, food service area manager for Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), as one of two Virginia recipients of the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award. “It is truly an honor and very humbling. I am grateful to be recognized for doing...

Prince William County, VA · 1d

DC Military

partner publisher · 264 followers

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

watermarkoutnews.com

website

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

foxbaltimore.com

website

$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 · 22h

fox5dc.com

website

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

hoodline.com

website

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

talbotspy.org

website

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

Washingtonian.com

website

A New Book Explores Maryland’s “Crustier” Side

Out-of-towners may see Maryland as an oddly shaped Mid-Atlantic state famous for residents’ unmatched love of Old Bay seasoning. A new collection of short fiction wants to get past the stereotypes and explore the state’s fascinating variety, from Baltimore to the Eastern Shore. The anthology, Ole Blue Claw:...

Maryland · 2d

mocoshow.com

website

Maryland’s Top 25 Public High Schools for 2026-2027, According to Public School Review

Public School Review has released its rankings of Maryland’s top public high schools for the 2026-2027 school year, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) claiming the top two positions in the state and placing eight schools among the top 25 (top 25 rankings below). Walt Whitman High School in...

Maryland · 4d