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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...
On Nov. 4, leaders of Fairfax County Public Schools emailed parents to brag that district students outperformed their peers across Virginia on the SAT.
Environmentalists saw some wins during McIlwain’s time leading the agency, but bemoaned enforcement they call lackluster and reactive. Environmentalists had a mixed response to the news that Maryland Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain is stepping down, the latest member of Gov. Wes Moore’s cabinet to be shown the door as his second term begins.
A Spirit semifinal, Bright Nights’ final opening night, free shredding, Scouting for Food, the Film Festival, and Titans football and flag football.
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.
Marylanders who purchase benefits through the state's portal will pay about 15% more in 2027 due to federal cuts.
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...
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.
Marylanders who hold a Medicare Advantage plan from Aetna, UnitedHealthcare or Humana will find a thinner market for 2027. CMS counts 47 plans in the state, down from 63, and Aetna is discontinuing every one of its Medicare Advantage plans there. The window to pick a replacement closes Dec. 7. The Maryland cuts are one […] The post UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Aetna are all cutting Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, and Maryland drops to 47 plans from 63 as Aetna ends every plan in the state appeared first on The Money Overview .
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A $117 million proposal could transform Cameron Run Regional Park into a year-round sports and entertainment destination. City leaders envision an economic engine that would support local businesses, expand youth athletics and improve neighborhood recreation. Mayor Alyia Gaskins, the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) and Alexandria...
Alexandria and DC have a complicated history. When the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 established the 100 square miles that would become the nation’s capital, Alexandria—founded in 1749 and one of the oldest cities in the country—sat within its boundaries. But representatives of Alexandria immediately wanted out: As part of DC, they’d lost their position as the county seat in Fairfax, they couldn’t vote in congressional and presidential elections, and political and economic discord grew. Eventually, the interest in retrocession became mutual as abolitionists sought to outlaw slavery in DC and wanted Alexandria—then a hub for the trade of enslaved people—to be moved back to Virginia. In July 1846, that happened. The city continued to grow, with its prosperity, according to the tourism organization Visit Alexandria, “inextricably linked to the work of enslaved and free African Americans,” whose stories make up much of the town’s past. Today, it combines centuries of history with modern-day shops, restaurants, and activities for residents and visitors alike.
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.
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...
More than 100 kindergarten students in Fairfax County honored local veterans in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday.
LA PLATA, Md.– The Charles County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism winter edition of The GUIDE is now available online. You will find seasonal special events, various programs for youth, teens, and adults, sports clinics and leagues, and more. Online registration is happening now for all programs. For additional information, please feel free to contact us at 301-932-3470 or online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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....
