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Celebrating H.H. Leonards and O Museum in the Mansion

The unsinkable H.H. Leonards celebrated her 76th birthday and the 47th anniversary of her O Museum in the Mansion — previously the Mansion on O — on Tuesday, Nov. 10, surrounded by her friends and fans, enjoying the music of Sirius Company, sipping champagne and indulging in oysters, sushi and caviar (among other appetizers).

Washington, DC · 1d

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Nadia Phillips’ Maryland Crab Cakes Steal The Show On ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

WALDORF, Md. — There were violinists outside the kitchen and caviar on the dinner agenda, but it was a plate of Maryland crab cakes from Waldorf chef Nadia Phillips that won over the judges at the “Hell’s Kitchen” 25th-season gala challenge. Phillips, 24, a North Point...

Waldorf, MD · 3d

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Civil War soldier who died in Northern Virginia is finally laid to rest

This article was written by InsideNoVa's news partner, WTOP , and republished with permission. Sign up for WTOP's breaking news, traffic and weather alerts as well as daily emails. A Civil War soldier who died more than 160 years ago in Prince William County has been given a final resting place. He was laid to rest with full military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 4. “We gather to honor an unknown soldier whose life story is not fully known to history, yet whose sacrifice is fully worthy of the nation’s gratitude,” Chaplain Capt. Phil Morlock said while leading the ceremony. “We know that he answered a call greater than himself. We know that he stood in a time when the nation was tested by fire.” In March 2024, archaeologists discovered the soldier’s remains at Manassas National Battlefield Park at the site of a Civil War field hospital. His identity is unknown, but forensic analysis shows he was around 16 to 19 years old. The Union infantryman died during the Second Battle of Manassas in 1862. “As I watched that ceremony today, I felt it very hard not to cry,” said David Duncan, president of the American Battlefield

Prince William County, VA · 1d

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Wes Moore's new book adds to 2028 speculation and renews scrutiny of his past

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Now that the midterm election is over, all eyes are on the next race and Maryland’s Gov. Wes Moore's latest announcement isn't doing much to quell speculation about a possible White House run. Wednesday, Moore announced the upcoming publication of Repair: Healing a Divided Nation,...

Maryland · 2d

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Group works to find the remains of Civil War soldiers in Manassas

MANASSAS, Va. - An effort to find the remains of Civil War soldiers is underway just outside of Manassas National Battlefield Park. The site is already home to a monument to Timothy Dunklin, a Texan, who, at age 16, fought for the Confederacy in the Second Battle of Manassas during the Civil War. Dunklin died in August 1862, explained Cherie Johnston, the executive director of the Manassas Battlefield Trust.

Manassas, VA · 2d

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From Westlake High To Heavy Is The Crown: Cordae’s Journey From Charles County To Hip-Hop

WALDORF, Md. — Before Cordae’s name appeared alongside Anderson .Paak on an album cover, it appeared on a basketball roster at Westlake High School in Waldorf. At the time, he was Cordae Dunston, a student whose connection to Charles County would eventually become part of his music. According to MaxPreps, Dunston played guard on Westlake’s freshman basketball team. The sports website lists his graduation year as 2015. Years later, after establishing himself in hip-hop, Cordae gave his former school a different kind of recognition. He named a song after it.

Charles County, MD · 3d

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Reston Town Center Announces Changes to Its Holiday Programming

Reston Town Center’s ice rink and annual holiday parade and tree lighting make it a popular seasonal destination. This year, the shopping and dining location has made some changes to its holiday programming. The annual holiday parade is scheduled for November 27 at 11:00 a.m. However, it will not...

Reston, VA · 2d

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Disney’s Frozen Brings the Magic of Arendelle to Manassas

Get Your Tickets Today! Almost all shows are SOLD OUT online!. Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory presents the full-length Broadway musical at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Nov. 20 to 29. When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally unleashes her hidden powers, trapping Arendelle in an eternal winter, her fearless younger...

Manassas, VA · 2d

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‘Chirilagua Por Siempre’: TWU teens and four artists turn a parking lot on Mount Vernon Avenue into the neighborhood’s story

Tenants and Workers United and the nonprofit Artolution unveiled a mural wrapping the lot between La Feria Grocery Store and Marcela’s Bakery, painted with neighborhood teenagers and funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Shops At Waldorf To Celebrate Christmas And Hanukkah Together At ‘Light Up The Season’ Free Black Friday Event

WALDORF, Md.– The Shops at Waldorf Center, an open-air power center located just minutes from the Capital Beltway in Waldorf, Maryland (www.theshopsatwaldorfcenter.com), invites the community to a “Light Up the Season” celebration honoring the diverse holiday traditions of Charles County. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature a...

Waldorf, 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 · 2d

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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