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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...
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.
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...
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
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...
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.
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.
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,...
As winter settles across the region, communities from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to Pennsylvania and beyond prepare their streets and waterfronts for the season with tree lightings, markets, and parades that draw visitors seeking a slower pace. These towns emphasize local traditions and walkable settings that reward a weekend stay rather than a rushed day trip.
Historic log cabins double as working art studios, and you can explore them for free. That’s an unexpected find for a Maryland day trip, especially when the people inside are making things by hand. Follow the paths beneath towering spruce trees and you’ll find pottery, weaving, basket making, and...
Maryland is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.
BETHESDA, Md. - Maryland is considering changes to its native reptile and amphibian regulations that could potentially impact some pet owners and prevent the collection of certain animals. What we know:. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the regulation changes would prohibit the collection of diamondback terrapins...
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A new law went into effect in Virginia that makes it easier for accused criminals to seal their alleged crimes from public view. Supporters insist the idea behind the law was to help accused and convicted criminals get jobs and housing. But the new law also makes it more difficult for the public to find out if prosecutors botched or dropped cases and allowed criminals to walk free.
ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Department of Housing and Community Development today announced Maryland’s nomination of 114 census tracts as Opportunity Zones under the federal Opportunity Zone program, which provides tax benefits to incentivize high-impact investments in low-income communities. Counties across Maryland submitted nominations of individual census tracts to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The department then worked with local officials, business owners, investors, and community development experts to evaluate the proposed areas and identify where Opportunity Zone designations would have the greatest benefit to their communities. Last month, the department submitted the state’s approved and recommended census tracts to the United States Department of the Treasury. On November 5, the U.S. Treasury released the official 2.0 designations.
A household of four in Maryland can bring in up to $5,500 a month and still qualify for help with utility bills. Winter shut-off limits started Nov. 1, but they won’t pay your bill. Here are the Maryland utility bill relief programs households qualify for and never apply for.
A massive blue wave surged across the United States, carrying Democrats to a commanding victory in the 2026 midterm elections and delivering them majorities in both the House and Senate. Stafford High School seniors were able to vote for the first time; the experience was an eye-opening introduction to American...
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On November 5, a student at La Plata High School, age 16, was found to be in possession of a vaping device containing THC. On November 4, a vaping device containing THC was recovered from a 14-year-old student at Davis Middle School. Also, two vaping devices were recovered from two students, ages 16 and 17, at Maurice McDonough High School, which tested positive for THC.
The city’s new zones are around Mark Center and near Van Dorn Street.
