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These Are the Best Elementary Schools in Maryland According to New 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The school ranked first in Maryland’s newest elementary rankings doesn’t even have kindergarten classes. It serves grades two through five, an intriguing detail behind a list that families may want to examine more closely. U.S. News released its 2027 rankings in October 2026, using reading and mathematics results...

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Fairfax County middle schoolers could start 2 hours later as board weighs options

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) leaders are weighing a major change to school start times, considering whether shifting the schedule could better align with students’ sleep needs and learning capabilities while limiting disruption for families. School board members are reviewing three options that...

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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Governor Moore Appoints Montgomery County Cancer Advocate to State Council

Montgomery County resident Cary Hatch has been appointed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to serve on the Maryland State Council on Cancer Control, a 25-member body that advises state officials and organizations on cancer prevention and control. Hatch is the founder of People vs. Radon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to...

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Charles County Board Of Education Honors Five Outstanding Staff Members At November Meeting

LA PLATA, Md.–The Board of Education of Charles County honored five outstanding staff members at its Nov. 10 meeting. Among those honored were Ellen Dobry, registration secretary at Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, Elliot Lopez, science teacher at Westlake High School, Alisha Ortman, a kindergarten instructional assistant at Indian Head Elementary School, I’laina Savoy, the attendance secretary at Billingsley Elementary School and Shelbi Warren, a Theodore G. Davis Middle School instructional assistant.

Charles County, MD · 17h

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Protect Your Plants And Pipes: Charles County Under Freeze Warning Until Saturday Morning

LA PLATA, Md.– The National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore/Washington office has issued a Freeze Warning for Charles County tonight, and forecasters say it will be the last frost or freeze alert of the year as the 2026 growing season comes to an end. The warning was issued at 11:54...

Charles County, MD · 1d

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Maryland "is facing an energy crisis," utility Pepco says

"Maryland is facing an energy crisis," electric utility Pepco warned in a message to customers Thursday. "When demand for electricity is high and supply is limited, it puts pressure on the system and can increase costs," the message said, advising that customers "may see changes in your energy bill" as the region enters the winter months. The utility again has attempted to explain that many of the surging costs are not its responsibility, such as the taxes and fees imposed by Montgomery County and Maryland state governments. It specifically mentioned the EmPOWER Maryland fee that the Maryland legislature recently hiked again. Politicians hope that you will think Pepco is charging you these fees, which is part of the impetus for the utility to inform customers to the contrary.

Maryland · 1d

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Montgomery County Schools Earn Top Spots in Maryland’s Best Public Schools Rankings

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has earned numerous top spots in Public School Review’s latest rankings of Maryland’s best public schools, including the top three high schools in the state. The rankings also place eight MCPS middle schools and 12 elementary schools among Maryland’s top 25 in their respective categories.

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Indian Head auxiliary unit honors veterans, Marine Corps

While the crowd was small, the recognition was significant during the Veterans Day and U.S. Marine Corps cake-cutting ceremony Monday. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 233 first organized the annual Veterans Day ceremony about five years ago and added the cake ceremony three years ago when members realized the event aligned with the Marine Corps’ Nov. 10 birthday, Mayvee Smith, president of the auxiliary, told Southern Maryland News. “It’s not really done in the community,” said Smith, who was also the master of ceremony after Indian Head Mayor Brandon Paulin could not attend. “This gives the community a chance to see.” This year, the Marine Corps celebrates its 251st birthday. “I married the Marine Corps,” Smith said during the ceremony. “I divorced it too, but in doing that, I never walked away from my Marine Corps friend.” The cake ceremony honors the youngest and oldest U.S. Marine Corps members where the oldest member passes a piece of cake to the youngest member to represent the passing of experience and knowledge. This year, the youngest Marine Corps member in attendance was Joe Coaxum, 58, of Waldorf, who fought in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The oldest member in attendance

Indian Head, MD · 1d

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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 · 4d

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$70M in taxpayer funds tied to Baltimore organizations raided by FBI

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A Baltimore company and nonprofit whose office was searched by the FBI is tied to more than $70 million in taxpayer-funded payments, grants and contracts, a Spotlight on Maryland investigation found. The FBI conducted a raid in September on the joint Baltimore office of KEYS Empowers,...

Baltimore, MD · 18h

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Letter to Editor: Put Question 3 in Storage

A few takeaways from the 3-to-1 statewide vote for Question 3 on the midterm election ballot:. No. 1: Let’s not take it personally on the Eastern Shore, even though all nine Shore counties voted against the constitutional amendment allowing for redistricting of congressional districts in any election year not necessarily ending in zero. Our vote was 2-to-1 against in some cases.

Maryland · 1d

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A New Book Explores Maryland’s “Crustier” Side

Out-of-towners may see Maryland as an oddly shaped Mid-Atlantic state famous for residents’ unmatched love of Old Bay seasoning. A new collection of short fiction wants to get past the stereotypes and explore the state’s fascinating variety, from Baltimore to the Eastern Shore. The anthology, Ole Blue Claw:...

Maryland · 2d

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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 · 4d

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City of Alexandria Plans to Convert Cameron Run from a Park to a Sports Complex

NOVA Parks is ending its tenure overseeing Cameron Run Regional Park. The organization has leased the land from the City of Alexandria for the past 45 years. That lease will conclude on December 31, 2028, a NOVA Parks press release announced Tuesday. The End of an Era. NOVA Parks has...

Alexandria, VA · 3d

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Microplastics in the Chesapeake: Report Finds Contaminants in Virginia, Maryland waterways

A small-scale study from the advocacy group Environment America found evidence of microplastics throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the group announced Tuesday. Using citizen scientists, the group collected several water samples at 15 different places throughout the watershed, including five sites in Maryland waterways. They found microplastics at every site, whether in the form of plastic fiber, film, beads, or fragments.

Maryland · 2d

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Fairfax County, regional homes markets brace for quiet end to the year

A soft autumn could leave the 2026 Fairfax County homes market with fewer sales than in 2025. Home sales totaled 810 countywide in October, down 21.7% from a year before, according to figures reported Nov. 10 by Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service. For the first eight months of...

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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Alexandria parents petition ACPS to limit school-issued device use

Hundreds of parents and community members have signed onto a letter asking Alexandria City Public Schools leaders to put limits on students using school-issued tablets and laptops. The parent-led petition, addressed to the Alexandria City School Board, Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor and incoming Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, called for “age-appropriate screen...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Six-Week Holiday Market Pop-Up to Return to Fairfax Corner

Creative Collective’s annual holiday pop-up is returning to Fairfax Corner in a new location. The six-week holiday market will run from Friday, November 13, to Thursday, December 24. In this year’s smaller space, located next to Chico’s, shoppers will be able to discover goods from seven small businesses across the region.

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