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Federal cuts cause increase in state health insurance premium costs

Marylanders who purchase benefits through the state's portal will pay about 15% more in 2027 due to federal cuts.

Maryland · 3d

Bay Net

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Maryland’s Oldest Residents: Meet The Supercentenarians Living In The State In 2026

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Some Maryland residents have lived for more than 110 years, making them among the oldest people in the world. From celebrating milestone birthdays to receiving recognition from state officials, these residents have remarkable stories to tell. In this article, The BayNet takes a look at Maryland’s oldest residents and the lives they’ve lived.

Maryland · 2d
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PWLiving

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News from the Manassas Park Community Center

November Monthly Special: For the entire month of November, receive 12% off Annual Basic or All Access Memberships when you donate a toy of at least $20 value! Find out more. Building Closures: MPCC will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. MPCC will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27.

Manassas Park, VA · 3d
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10 Stink Bug Secrets Most Maryland Residents Never Knew

Maryland residents often notice stink bugs when the weather begins changing, especially in late summer and fall when these insects start appearing around windows, doors, and sunny exterior walls. One may crawl across a screen, another may settle near a porch light, and several may suddenly show up inside a home despite doors and windows appearing closed. Their shield-shaped bodies and unpleasant defensive odor make them easy to recognize, but their behavior is more interesting than most homeowners realize.

Maryland · 2d
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Sabrina Bruce becomes first trans person elected in Fairfax County

(Photo via Sabrina for Herndon’s Facebook) A U.S. Space Force veteran has become the first openly transgender person elected in Fairfax County. Sabrina Bruce on Nov. 3 won a seat on the Herndon Town Council. FFXnow notes she is poised to become Herndon’s new vice mayor in January because she received the most votes out of the 12 candidates who ran.

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

fox5dc.com

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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 · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Maryland Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

There are restaurants that spend a fortune on marketing, and then there’s Bayside Cantina in Baltimore, Maryland, a place that barely needs to try because the food does all the talking. Word of mouth has carried this waterfront cantina further than any billboard ever could. Let’s start with the...

Baltimore, MD · 5d

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Grab A Pint At The Virginia Pub Hiding Inside A Stunning Colonial Seaport Warehouse You Need To Visit

Some places earn their reputation through marketing, and some places earn it through the simple, undeniable fact that they are genuinely excellent, and Union Street Public House in Alexandria, Virginia falls so firmly into the second category that the first category barely deserves mention. This is a pub that has...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

WJLA

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Attorney looking to unseat Fairfax County prosecutor releases slew of endorsements

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano’s primary opponent, Brittany Dunn-Pirio, released a list of endorsements on Monday as she looks to unseat the incumbent prosecutor. “Fairfax deserves a functional, competent prosecutor’s office, and right now the people paying the price the most...

Fairfax County, VA · 3d

Maryland Reporter

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State Roundup: Marylanders face soaring ACA premiums, loss of Medicare Advantage plans; Dems pick up another state Senate seat; Dem lawmakers’ first challenge: Dealing with affordability and a $3B deficit

MARYLANDERS FACE SOARING ACA PLAN COSTS, LOSS OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Thousands of Marylanders face another round of sticker shock while shopping for individual healthcare plans after state officials approved a second year of steep premium increases in response to the expiration of federal tax credits that made those plans more affordable. Marylanders purchasing health plans on the state’s insurance marketplace face an average 14.6% premium rate increase on plans offered by the Maryland Health Connection, on top of the 13.4% rate hike from last year. Danielle Gaines/Maryland Matters.

Maryland · 3d

Maryland Matters

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Maryland environment secretary to step down, in latest shakeup to Moore’s Cabinet

Maryland Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain and Emergency Management Secretary Russell Strickland both announced their departures Thursday, as the Moore administration continues remaking its leadership ahead of a second term.

Maryland · 16h

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Maryland Marching Band Association Announces 2026 State Champions and Final Rankings

Several Montgomery County high schools earned top finishes at the 2026 Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) State Championships, highlighted by Thomas S. Wootton High School winning the Open-Small division and Quince Orchard High School finishing second in the Show Band division. Wootton earned a score of 93.6 to capture the...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

hoodline.com

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Waldorf, Newburg Tracts Win 2027 Opportunity Zone Status, Indian Head Left Out

Morgantown Generating Station — Planned TeraWulf Redevelopment Site. Two census tracts in Waldorf and one covering the Newburg/Morgantown area will become Charles County's newest federal Opportunity Zones starting January 1, 2027, part of a statewide list of 114 tracts Maryland selected for the program's second round. The designations run for ten years, and they notably leave out Indian Head, a tract that qualified under the new eligibility rules but didn't make the final cut.

Charles County, MD · 2d

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Fairfax County considers major changes to school start times

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County School Board members are considering major changes to school start times. The decision could impact thousands of students and their families and could reshape everything from bus routes to after-school activities. The big question is how to give middle school students more time to...

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

InsideNoVa

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Manassas City Council approves Center Street rezoning, paving the way for new apartments, parking garage

A proposal for over 160 apartments and a new public parking garage in Old Town Manassas is moving forward. The Manassas City Council voted 3-1 Monday to advance the project along Center Street through a rezoning from industrial and commercial to planned city center. The first-reading vote followed public comments from residents both supporting and opposing the development at the former Manassas Ice and Fuel Company, or MIFCO, site, which the city purchased for over $3 million last year. Those opposed to the development raised concerns about increased traffic near schools and downtown, potential costs to taxpayers, unanswered questions about the city’s financial obligations and whether the proposed buildings would diminish Old Town’s historic character. Some asked the council to delay the decision or consider a smaller project. Supporters argued the development could attract more visitors, increase foot traffic and bring additional customers to downtown businesses. Others said the underused property needs redevelopment and that the project could contribute to the city’s economic growth. MLG Construction Management submitted the unsolicited development proposal under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act in September 2025. The council approved an interim development agreement May 11, and the city later initiated the rezoning process.

Manassas, VA · 2d

The Washington Times

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Virginia's largest school district touts mediocrity

On Nov. 4, leaders of Fairfax County Public Schools emailed parents to brag that district students outperformed their peers across Virginia on the SAT.

Fairfax County, VA · 9h

ffxnow.com

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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 · 11h

MoCo Feed

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Public School Review 2026-2027 Rankings: MCPS Schools on the Rise Across Maryland

Public School Review has released its rankings of Maryland’s top public schools, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) taking center stage across high school, middle school, elementary school and specialized program categories....

Montgomery County, MD · 13h

DC News Now

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Santa, Coca‑Cola Holiday Caravan to stop in DMV: See where

Santa Claus is coming to town! Throughout November, the man all about Christmas is visiting the DMV to spread the holiday cheer with the Coca‑Cola Holiday Caravan.

Washington, DC · 2d

ffxnow.com

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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 · 2d