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New apartment building breaks ground at former Ballston Holiday Inn site

A 420-unit development project broke ground yesterday (Thursday) at the site of a former Holiday Inn and office building near Ballston. The Holiday Inn, which closed in the spring, has been completely demolished to make way for a seven-story multifamily building with 420 units and around 380 parking spaces. That’s the first phase of a project that will also include a for-sale residential component with townhouses.

Arlington County, VA · 1d
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Holiday markets in the DC area: Winter cheer with treats, music and more

Holiday markets are opening their doors around the DMV. Whether you're shopping for gifts or yourself (or a little of both!), you'll find scores of handmade items from local vendors — plus holiday treats, warm beverages and, at some markets, live music, a holiday home tour or more. We'll...

District Of Columbia · 1d
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W-L student’s 1981 photo project captured a community in transition

As a 16-year-old student at Washington-Lee High School in 1981, Eric Dobson opted to fulfill a requirement in his American Civilization class by traveling around Arlington with his father’s 40-year-old Minolta camera. Little did he know that he was chronicling history in the process. It was a time of...

Arlington County, VA · 1d
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Morning Notes for November 13, 2026

County Email System Down — “Arlington County is aware of widespread issues currently affecting emails to/from the County. For urgent or time-sensitive issues, please contact the County by phone.” [Arlington County/Bluesky]. Hegseth Honors Tomb Guard — “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given a top award to the...

Arlington County, VA · 1d
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Alexandria Eyes $117M Sports Complex to Replace Great Waves Waterpark

Alexandria officials have proposed a $117 million indoor sports and events complex at Cameron Run Regional Park that would replace Great Waves Waterpark, the decades-old attraction's mini golf course and its batting cages. The 210,000-square-foot facility would be built for flexible court and turf sports, training programs, regional and national tournaments, and larger events, with city leaders targeting a 2029 groundbreaking.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Montgomery Update: Wasteful Decision on a Costly Incinerator, County Firearms Law Upheld in Court, and Opportunity Zones to Provide Economic Boost – Mocofeed

Dear Friends, This week we honored veterans in Montgomery County with ceremonies in Rockville, Bethesda, and other locations across our region. I also joined the County Council in a joint proclamation to...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Alexandria holiday market offers lifeline to vendors displaced by canceled N. Va. Christmas Market

After the Northern Virginia Christmas Market was canceled the first weekend of November, an Alexandria holiday market wants to welcome vendors needing an outlet to showcase their products. The volunteer-run Markets for Good will host The Gratitude Exchange, a free holiday market at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Avenue)...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Metro Seeks Feedback on Proposed North Bethesda Entrance Near Pike & Rose, Up to 550 Fewer Parking Spaces

Metro is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to North Bethesda station that would add a new entrance near Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Road and reduce dedicated Metro parking by up to 550 spaces to support future joint development. The proposed entrance would improve access to nearby homes and...

North Bethesda, MD · 1d

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PWCS Food Services Area Manager Earns Virginia RISE Award

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) selected Theresa Burnley, food service area manager for Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), as one of two Virginia recipients of the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award. “It is truly an honor and very humbling. I am grateful to be recognized for doing...

Prince William County, VA · 1d

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Pedal Power! Mayor Gaskins Joins MacArthur Elementary’s Bike Bus on a Chilly Friday Morning

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Chilly temperatures couldn’t put the brakes on an enthusiastic group of young cyclists Friday morning, November 13, as Douglas MacArthur Elementary School students pedaled through Alexandria with a special guest: Mayor Alyia Gaskins. Forget the yellow school bus! These students prefer two wheels, fresh air...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Guest Column: New zoning approach needed for housing

Northern Virginia continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. Despite federal job losses from DOGE over the past two years, our region is set to return to positive job growth by the end of 2026. A little over 2.6 million people are living in the area right now, and that number is expected to climb to over 3 million in the next few years. This growth has bolstered the local economy but has also created a significant challenge – especially around the cost of housing. The most recent Virginia Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission report shows that the Northern Virginia region needs over 60,000 new affordable housing units to support growing industries in manufacturing, healthcare and information technology. Organizations like the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and others have warned that this gap in affordable housing units risks business growth opportunities that would directly lead to slower economic output. We know that the problem exists, but the only way to solve it is through additional data and regional cooperation. It is important to understand that decisions related to housing cannot be made in a vacuum. We know that

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DASH approves bus cuts on five lines; chair says repaying city would mean more

The cuts start Jan. 31 unless money is found by Dec. 31. DASH still projects a $1.2 million gap.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

CBS News

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Poll: Maryland voters say they pay too much in taxes

Maryland · 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 · 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 · 3d

Country Herald

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Maryland Thanksgiving Weather Alert: Snow, Ice Possible Nov. 22-28

NOAA favors above-normal precipitation across Maryland during the November 22-28 holiday period.

Maryland · 4h

Only In Your State

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Maryland

Thanksgiving runs on tradition, and few spark more debate than the pie you save room for or the side dish you stack on your plate for round two. In Maryland, you can start a friendly argument at almost any holiday table just by asking which dish truly deserves the spot of honor. Marylanders have a […]

Maryland · 2d

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Maryland To Restrict Sales Of Certain Glock And Similar Pistols Starting Jan. 1

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland is set to restrict sales and transfers of certain Glock and similar semiautomatic pistols starting Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. People who lawfully own a covered pistol can keep it. Gov. Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 334 in May. The law took effect Oct. 1, with...

Maryland · 2d

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WATCH: Maryland County Council Passes Bill Banning Immigration Officers from Holding Government Jobs

A county council in Maryland voted to pass a bill that bans immigration enforcement officials working under the Trump administration from being able to hold government jobs. The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the Community Trust in County Employees Act, which prevents U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) employees from holding jobs in the “police department, libraries and fire and rescue,” according to Bethesda Today.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d