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City of Alexandria Plans to Convert Cameron Run from a Park to a Sports Complex

NOVA Parks is ending its tenure overseeing Cameron Run Regional Park. The organization has leased the land from the City of Alexandria for the past 45 years. That lease will conclude on December 31, 2028, a NOVA Parks press release announced Tuesday. The End of an Era. NOVA Parks has...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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New apartment building breaks ground at former Ballston Holiday Inn site

A 420-unit development project broke ground yesterday (Thursday) at the site of a former Holiday Inn and office building near Ballston. The Holiday Inn, which closed in the spring, has been completely demolished to make way for a seven-story multifamily building with 420 units and around 380 parking spaces. That’s the first phase of a project that will also include a for-sale residential component with townhouses.

Arlington County, VA · 12h

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Before Thanksgiving, Line Up At These 6 Maryland Butcher Shops For Fresh Local Turkeys

A frozen grocery store bird can get the job done, but a fresh turkey from a local butcher is a different kind of holiday upgrade. Across Maryland, a handful of old-school meat markets and family farms turn into Thanksgiving headquarters every November, with phone orders stacking up and pickup lines forming before the doors open.

Maryland · 16h

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» Defendant Accepts Plea Offer for Gun Possession, Awaits Sentencing

Before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Nov. 12, a defendant accepted a plea offer for gun possession that stemmed from police responding to a shooting. In court, Isaiah Bolt, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his involvement in an incident that occurred on the 5500 block of Illinois Avenue, NW, on Aug. 23.

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The Alexandria Brief

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 · 9h

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D.C. Lawn Care Crews Must Stop Fertilizing on Nov. 15, and the City Is Asking Homeowners to Put Their Spreaders Away Too

Washington, D.C.'s fertilizer law bars lawn care pros from fertilizing turf from Nov. 15 to March 1, and DOEE urges homeowners to follow it too.

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Maryland Matters

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 · 1d

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Denver and DC have voted to ban foie gras

Sentient reports Denver and D.C. have voted to ban foie gras, prohibiting force-feeding ducks and geese.

Denver, CO · 1d

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W-L student’s 1981 photo project captured a community in transition

As a 16-year-old student at Washington-Lee High School in 1981, Eric Dobson opted to fulfill a requirement in his American Civilization class by traveling around Arlington with his father’s 40-year-old Minolta camera. Little did he know that he was chronicling history in the process. It was a time of...

Arlington County, VA · 11h

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Events DC says it owes $5 million, but DC auditor says it should be $50 million

WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. agency said it should return about $5 million to the city. But the D.C. Auditor said that amount should be more than $50 million. Now, newly reviewed documents show the auditor warned the agency that proposed changes to D.C. law could make it harder for the city to recover excess funds in the future.

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Seeing drones in the sky late at night in DC? Do not panic, it's only a test

WASHINGTON (7News) — If you see or hear a drone in the wee hours of the morning over the next couple of days, don't worry, it's only a test. Officials said local, state, and federal public safety agencies will participate in the National Capital Region Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Exercise on Nov. 10, 11, and 12, with Nov. 13 reserved as a contingency day.

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Former NC Governor in Washington this week for freshman orientation ahead of first term in Senate

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is in Washington this week for orientation ahead of his first term in the U.S. Senate. Cooper joined 10 other newly elected Democratic senators at the Capitol Monday, where they met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The orientation includes briefings on congressional operations,...

North Carolina · 1d

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Holiday light shows open for the season at three Northern Virginia parks

For many in Northern Virginia, there’s a small upside to the days getting dark at 5 p.m.: holiday lights are back. By this weekend, all three of NOVA Parks’ popular lights shows will be open. Meadowlark Botanical Garden’s Winter Walk of Lights already opened for the season yesterday...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Absenteeism and truancy take center stage before DC Council in massive oversight hearing

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. leaders are set to face questions about what the city is doing — or not doing — to keep students in school, as an oversight hearing focuses on chronic absenteeism and truancy. The hearing, called by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson before the...

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D.C. Mayor-Elect Wants Options Beyond Therme’s $550M Spa Proposal

D.C. Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George is keeping her options open for what could anchor Poplar Point, the District’s last major waterfront development opportunity. Lewis George won the mayoral race Tuesday night and is set to take the reins from Mayor Muriel Bowser, who will step down from her nearly 12-year run in January. Bowser’s administration has been pushing a proposal to anchor Poplar Point with a $550M thermal bathing retreat from Therme Group.

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The DowntownDC Holiday Market is upon us; MPD announces traffic restrictions

WASHINGTON (7News) — The holiday season is upon us once again, and downtown Washington, D.C., should prepare to brace for some parking restrictions. The DowntownDC Holiday Market is set to take place from Friday, Nov. 13, to Wednesday, Dec. 23, and with that come some parking changes and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

Fairfax Times

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 · 1d

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It’s Trauma Day at The George Washington University Hospital, and that’s a good thing

The George Washington University Hospital is a Level I trauma center, which means it’s equipped to handle the most serious injuries 24 hours a day, every day of the year. And on Wednesday, the facility celebrated the wins that distinction comes with as part of Trauma Day. Seriously injured...