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Part 1: Citing toxic ash, residents again call for the BRESCO incinerator to be shut down

As MDE announces closure of one aging medical waste incinerator, communities blast the state for allowing Baltimore City’s even even older and bigger incinerator to live on. At a packed community hearing on Thursday, speaker after speaker decried the ash coming from the city’s trash-burning incinerator, BRESCO, that is routinely trucked through city streets and highways and dumped primarily at the city-run Quarantine Road Landfill.

Baltimore, MD · 10-05
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Community health fair provides one-stop shop for Arlington families

Arlington’s third annual community health fair brought crowds to Carlin Springs Elementary School over the weekend. From flu shots and eye exams to bike giveaways and tips for healthier eating, the event hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Arlington and VHC Health offered a one-stop shop for families. “It’s...

Arlington County, VA · 10-05
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Alexandria health officials issue vaccine guidance as respiratory illness season begins

As the season for increased flu and other respiratory illnesses arrives, the Alexandria Health Department is providing guidance on vaccines and other recommendations for residents. Flu season begins in October and continues until May, although activity may peak in the winter months. Other respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and RSV...

Alexandria, VA · 10-06
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Inova Loudoun Hospital taps next president

Inova Loudoun has tapped Dr. Raj Chand to be the hospital's new president. Chand, who has served as interim president since Aug. 3, has been with Inova for 20 years, first as an emergency physician and later in various clinical and administrative roles, according to a news release announcing his appointment. Chand previously served as president and chief medical officer of Inova Fair Oaks. "Loudoun is a special and growing community, and I've been so impressed by the dedication and talent of the team here," Chand said in the release. "I look forward to building on the hospital's strong foundation, working alongside our physicians, nurses and team members, and continuing to provide exceptional care to the community we serve." Chand succeeds Susan Carroll as Inova Loudoun president. Carroll began a new role as the Inova system's chief of clinical enterprise operations in August. Chand earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency in emergency medicine at George Washington University. He serves on the board of Northern Virginia Community College, where he works to strengthen partnerships that support healthcare workforce development.

Loudoun County, VA · 10-02

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Prince William Water Hosts Trick or Treatment on Oct. 24

Looking for a family-friendly festival connecting community and environmental stewardship? Spend a day at Prince William Water’s annual Trick or Treatment on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the H.L. Mooney Advanced Wastewater Reclamation Facility, 1851 Rippon Boulevard, Woodbridge. Explore...

Woodbridge, VA · 10-05

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Montgomery County Planning Board supports council bill that waives fees, relaxes requirements for accessory dwelling units

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner Bethesda Today and republished with permission. Sign up for Bethesda Today’s free email subscription today. Montgomery County is moving to make it easier to rent and less expensive to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with the Planning Board showing support on Thursday for proposed legislation that would waive permitting fees for affordable units and remove the owner-occupancy requirement.

Montgomery County, MD · 10-03

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Alexandria Health Department no longer offering free COVID-19, flu tests

The department is providing flu shots only to uninsured residents and has issued guidance for the respiratory virus season

Alexandria, VA · 10-05

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Comptroller Brooke Lierman’s Statement on Medicaid as Legal Immigrants Lose Coverage

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (October 2, 2026) — Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman today issued the following statement on the recently enacted changes to Medicaid coverage. “On October 1, thousands of Maryland families lost their Medicaid coverage because of a provision in President Trump’s H.R. 1. The people losing care are lawfully-present immigrants: our neighbors, our coworkers, and our community leaders. They saved lives through translating for American troops in Afghanistan, fled war-torn Ukraine, and are seeking refuge from religious persecution in their own countries.

Maryland · 10-02

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Montgomery County Braces for Maryland Medicaid Coverage Losses

About 4,500 immigrants living legally in Maryland will lose eligibility for full Medicaid coverage this week as the first of several sweeping changes to the program takes effect under congressional Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Three months later, new work and renewal requirements will affect about 320,000 low-income...

Montgomery County, MD · 10-02

Maryland Matters

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Thousands of immigrants in Maryland to lose Medicaid coverage under H.R. 1

Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status. It’s just one of the provisions that kick in Thursday under the federal “One […]

Maryland · 10-01

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Mary Washington Healthcare hires first interventional radiologist, opens new outpatient clinic

Fredericksburg, Va. (September 30, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare is expanding access to advanced, minimally invasive care with the opening of the Mary Washington Interventional Radiology Outpatient Clinic on the Stafford Hospital campus. The new clinic enhances Mary Washington Healthcare’s growing Interventional Radiology program and provides patients throughout the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 10-01

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Baltimore School board member resigns after FBI raid, his nonprofit got $1M in COVID funds

Hunt Valley, Md. (WBFF) — A Fox45 News investigation is raising serious questions regarding a former member of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners who abruptly resigned this week. Mujahid Muhammad was appointed to the school board in 2023 by Mayor Brandon Scott. Muhammad also runs the nonprofit...

Baltimore, MD · 10-01

CBS Baltimore

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Settlement to end Curtis Bay waste incineration after longtime opposition

Curtis Bay Energy will end incinerator operations at its Baltimore facility after a major settlement, according to the company and Maryland environment officials.

Baltimore, MD · 10-01

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‘Momentous’ groundbreaking sets stage for new health, community center in Fairfax City

Fairfax City officials and some of their Fairfax County colleagues gathered Wednesday (Sept. 30) to kick off an expected three years of construction of the future Willard-Sherwood Health & Community Center. Built on the Blenheim Blvd site long occupied by the Joseph Willard Health Center, the new 100,000-square-foot facility will...

Fairfax County, VA · 10-01

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Northern Virginia Pediatricians Crack Down on Vaccine Holdouts, Pushing Families Out

Several Northern Virginia pediatric practices have drawn hard lines on childhood vaccines, requiring families to stick to strict timelines or face dismissal from care entirely. The policies range from mandatory catch-up schedules to an outright refusal to accept new patients who won't vaccinate at all, and they're pushing some parents to hunt for what's being called a vaccine-friendly doctor.

Alexandria, VA · 09-29

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Maryland’s ‘Flush Tax’ Raised Billions for the Chesapeake. Now It Could Expand.

Since its enactment in 2004, Maryland’s “flush tax” has raised $2.3 billion from property owners, funding pollution-saving upgrades at scores of wastewater treatment plants in the state and keeping hundreds of millions of pounds of nutrients out of the Chesapeake Bay. The fee for the Bay Restoration...

Maryland · 09-30

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To burn or not? Montgomery County begins the great trash debate

DICKERSON, Md. — The Montgomery County Council is facing a generational decision on how to manage the region’s waste, and the debate is dividing the county. For 30 years, Montgomery County has burned much of its refuse at a waste-to-energy incinerator in Dickerson. County Executive Marc Elrich has remained determined to shut the facility down due to long-standing environmental and health concerns.

Montgomery County, MD · 09-30

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New Maryland laws going into effect on Oct. 1

A slate of new Maryland laws are going into effect on Oct.1. Here’s a breakdown of some of the key pieces of legislation. SB0001 bars law enforcement, including ICE agents, from wearing face coverings in Maryland. There would be exceptions for specific circumstances, like weather or personal health concerns.

Maryland · 10-01

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7 healthcare laws taking effect Oct. 1

Changes to Medicaid eligibility and financing, Connecticut’s certificate-of-need overhaul and Maryland’s new hospital staffing framework are among the healthcare-related laws set to take effect Oct. 1. Here are seven federal and state-specific laws to know:. Federal. 1. Medicaid eligibility narrows for many lawfully present noncitizens. Starting Oct. 1,...

Connecticut · 09-30

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Pie shop closed since Covid reopening storefront on Eisenhower Avenue

A shop that sells New Zealand-style meat, sweet and veggie pies in Alexandria is reopening its interior next month for the first time since closing during the COVID-19 pandemic more than six years ago. Kiwi Kuisine Pie Shop at 4548 Eisenhower Avenue has still been selling sweet and savory pies...

Alexandria, VA · 09-29