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The MadRapp Recorder

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LTTE: To My Fellow Madison County Residents and Our Elected Leaders

I’m deeply disappointed that our Community voted against the proposed 1% tax increase for our schools construction and renovation. While I do respect the outcome, the massive needs of our schools did not disappear with the vote. Our children and staff deserve safe, healthy and secure facilities. Aging buildings, leaking roofs, outdated systems and ongoing repairs require MAJOR funding and […] The post LTTE: To My Fellow Madison County Residents and Our Elected Leaders first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Madison County, VA · 1d

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Retaining Wall Variance Under Close Scrutiny at Town Planning Commission Work Session

According to an AI overview, a retaining wall’s height directly dictates the lateral earth pressure, structural requirements, and legal compliance needed to keep it from failing. Soil pressure against a wall does not increase linearly; it grows significantly deeper down. Doubling a wall’s height more than doubles the stress and overturning force it must resist. Taller walls trap more groundwater and moisture, increasing the risk of bulging, cracking, or catastrophic collapse if drainage is inadequate. All of this was relevant to the Town Planning Commission at the November 4 work session as the commissioners reviewed a design-stage assessment for a variance that would increase the maximum height of a retaining wall from 6 to 10 feet. Geotechnical testing, construction inspections, and final certification are next steps for this project on Royal Lane and will be reviewed by the County.

Front Royal, VA · 1d
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Fairfax City elects Democratic-endorsed mayor, keeps three incumbents on council

Fairfax City Planning Commission Vice Chair Kirsten Sides Lockhart won her race for mayor against current city council member Thomas Peterson last night (Nov. 3), joining four Democratic-endorsed candidates who appear to have won spots on the city council, according to unofficial election data. Clocking in at just under 55%...

Fairfax, VA · 2d
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Daily Energy Insider

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Potomac Edison requests Virginia regulators approve transmission line upgrade project

As energy demands in Virginia continue rising, Potomac Edison has asked the State Corporation Commission (SCC) of Virginia to approve its proposed Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek Improvements… The post Potomac Edison requests Virginia regulators approve transmission line upgrade project appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

Virginia · 2d

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Warren County Schools Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan, But Board Members Want Building Maintenance and Academic Results Added

Warren County Public Schools has unveiled a proposed five-year strategic plan designed to improve student achievement, strengthen school safety, expand career opportunities, and recruit and retain qualified employees. But during the November 4, 2026, School Board meeting, members raised two significant concerns: How will the division measure whether these efforts...

Warren County, VA · 1d

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Residential redevelopment of ‘obsolete’ Woodland Park offices approved

Another portion of the Woodland Park suburban office complex south of Herndon is set to turn into a mostly residential neighborhood. At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved plans from The Pinkard Group, a D.C.-based real estate investment firm, to redevelop approximately 34 acres of the office park at 2291 Wood Oak Drive in McNair with 429 to 584 homes.

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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County Supervisors Get Overview of Inland Port Benefits, Review Town/County MOU on Future Tourism Initiatives

On Wednesday, November 4, the Warren County Board of Supervisors faced a three-pronged schedule, beginning with Closed Session at 11:30 a.m., followed by a regular Open Meeting slated to begin at 1 p.m., with a three-pronged work session slotted in to round out the day’s work. But in opening...

Warren County, VA · 1d

CBS News

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Bigger, taller Bay Bridge replacement gets federal green light

Maryland · 1d

Magic 95.9

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Maryland Midterm Election Results: Latest Winners, Vote Counts and Updates

Maryland held 2026 midterm elections on November 3, with Democrats dominating statewide races. Gov. Wes Moore won re-election while voters approved most ballot measures.

Maryland · 2d

USA TODAY

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How Maryland's political influence could grow under a Democratic Congress

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SUN: Under fire after series of deaths, Maryland corrections chief Carolyn Scruggs is out

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Carolyn Scruggs is out as secretary of Maryland’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, and David Greene, the agency’s deputy secretary of operations, will replace her “at least” in the interim, a source with knowledge of the change told The Baltimore Sun on Thursday.

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From Woodbridge to a Navy Warship: Sailor Serves Aboard USS Mahan

Seaman Apprentice Emmanuella Iggy, a native of Woodbridge, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Mahan, a Navy destroyer operating out of Naval Station Norfolk. Iggy graduated from Woodbridge High School in 2021. “My mom is a very strong-willed person,” Iggy said. “She brought me up to be grateful, to...

Woodbridge, VA · 3d

DC News Now

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April McClain Delaney wins Maryland’s 6th Congressional District race

Incumbent April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) won Tuesday night's race for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland's Sixth Congressional District.

Maryland · 2d

TMZ

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Luigi Mangione's Cousin Narrowly Wins Local Election in Maryland

Luigi Mangione's Cousin Narrowly Wins Local Election in Maryland

Baltimore County, MD · 2d

LOCAL TRAVEL

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7 Places Where People Are Moving To In Maryland In 2026

Maryland’s population continues to grow, but the places attracting new residents are changing. Between July 2024 … 7 Places Where People Are Moving To In Maryland In 2026 Read more

Maryland · 14h

Festivaltopia

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It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories

Some states quietly watch history pass by. Maryland doesn’t do that. Despite its small footprint, this mid-Atlantic state has given America some of its most powerful symbols, its most enduring traditions, and a few hard truths it didn’t always want to hear. From national anthems to military culture, from federal power to unflinching television, Maryland ... Read more The post It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Maryland · 1d

WMAR 2 News Baltimore

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Question 3 passed, now the legislature decides if Maryland redistricts

Maryland voters have approved Question 3, paving the way for new rules governing how congressional maps can be drawn in the state.

Maryland · 2d

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Maryland’s Deer Firearms Season Opens November 28

Maryland’s two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer opens Saturday, Nov. 28 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 12. The two-week season includes the opportunity to hunt on certain Sundays in all but three counties, affording hunters more weekend opportunities to hunt and contribute to managing Maryland’s deer population.

Maryland · 2d

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Eat Like a Marylander Thanksgiving

Kristin Hanna, Director of Marketing Initiatives, Maryland’s Best and Emma Jagoz, Owner & Farmer, Moon Valley Farm, joins Good Day DC.

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