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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 · 2d
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A Titan worth remembering forever

If you’ve seen the movie Remember the Titans, you know the name Gerry Bertier. He was the hard-hitting linebacker and team captain who held a newly integrated Alexandria, Virginia, team (T.C. Williams High School) together in 1971, and the young man whose funeral is shown at the beginning and end of the film.

Alexandria, VA · 4d
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La Plata Lines The Streets For Annual Salute To Veterans Parade

LA PLATA, Md. — The sun was out in La Plata on Sunday, Nov. 8, and so were the neighbors. They lined the downtown sidewalks for the annual Salute to Veterans Parade, as riders on the American Legion Post 82 float waved to the crowd. Junior ROTC cadets from...

La Plata, MD · 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 · 2d
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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Crab-mas At Piney Point Lighthouse!

LEONARDTOWN, Md.– The St. Mary’s County Museum Division invites families to kick off the holiday season at “Christmas at Piney Point Lighthouse: A Family Tradition” on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 5-8 p.m. at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature...

Leonardtown, MD · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Sensory Friendly Grinch Night, K-Pop Youth Art Exhibit Headline Charles County Parks & Rec Lineup

LA PLATA, Md.– The Charles County Youth Art Exhibit will be a celebration of creativity as we highlight the many talents of our youth! We welcome you to join us for a fun-filled day of music, dance performances, free learn-to-paint classes, youth open mic opportunity, light refreshments, and much more. This year’s theme is “Free” – inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters, and winners will have their art showcased in the Charles County Government building and in the spring edition of The Guide! Click here to learn more!

Charles County, MD · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 6d

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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 · 2d

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‘Outdoors Maryland’ returns with spotlight on Ocean City

Maryland Public Television’s “Outdoors Maryland” returns Nov. 10 for its 38th season with new stories exploring the state’s wildlife, conservation efforts, outdoor traditions and history. The award-winning series will premiere two new fall episodes Nov. 10 and 17, according to a community announcement. Produced in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the series focuses on people, animals and places across Maryland. The Nov. 10 episode will feature Ocean City’s Maryland International Kite Exposition and efforts to restore Maryland’s blackbanded sunfish population. “To Paint the Sky,” filmed in Worcester and Montgomery counties, visits the annual kite exposition, where enthusiasts gather each spring in Ocean City. The segment features everything from large inflatable sea creatures to synchronized kite performances and introduces viewers to kite artist Jon Burkhardt. “A Second Chance for Sunfish,” filmed in Baltimore and Worcester, Caroline and Queen Anne’s counties, explores efforts to protect the blackbanded sunfish, a species that has nearly disappeared from Maryland. The segment follows Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists surveying ponds where the fish have been reintroduced. It also visits a DNR hatchery and the National Aquarium, where captive breeding efforts are underway. At The Nature Conservancy’s Nassawango Creek Preserve, the program examines

Maryland · 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 · 1d

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The Breakfast at This Maryland Diner Comes With More Than 70 Years of History and an Unexpected Backstory

Today’s breakfast orders pass through a kitchen where workers once patched flat tires. The building previously held a gas station and electrical shop, so the change from grease-stained tools to a breakfast griddle is quite a turnaround. That unlikely history belongs to a Maryland diner still serving meals on...

Manchester, MD · 19h

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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 · 23h

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Fredericksburg’s Joy

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library brings free books and new adventures to Fredericksburg’s youngest readers! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library returned to Fredericksburg on Sept. 25, 2026, after a pause that began in June 2024. The first books are arriving in homes this month. Key Takeaways. Dolly Parton’s Imagination...

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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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 · 1d

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This Week at the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $65, $55, $45 (prices include fees); half-price for youth through Grade 12. Celebrate the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra’s 25th anniversary with To Swing Through the Sky, a multimedia performance led by Artistic Director Jim Carroll that explores the parallel histories of jazz and flight through music, theatrical elements, and dance. Songstress Darden Purcell, former vocalist with The U.S. Air Force Band, is featured. Tickets.

Manassas, VA · 2d

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Thanksgiving 2026: Turkeys & Dinners Near Centreville & South Riding

Where to Buy Your Thanksgiving Turkey (or the Whole Dinner) Near Centreville, South Riding & Middleburg. Turkeys, takeout and Thanksgiving Day tables in our 11 ZIP codes. Where can I get a Thanksgiving turkey or dinner near Centreville and South Riding in 2026? Order a farm bird from Fields of Athenry in Middleburg, pick up a Glory Days Grill feast from $79 (Centreville & Stone Ridge, Nov. 24 or 25), or skip cooking at Trummer's in Clifton or the Salamander buffet in Middleburg on Thu., Nov. 26.

Centreville, VA · 1d

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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 · 22h