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Things to do in the DC area: Adams Morgan PorchFest, Film Festivals … and more!

Music lovers can enjoy the fall weather and sounds by local musicians at Adams Morgan PorchFest on Saturday. Approximately 80 artists and bands are expected to perform this year on porches, patios and public spaces all over the neighborhood. This year’s headliner is Oddisee, a D.C.-area native hip-hop artist and...

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The Alexandria Brief

Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 6 - 8

The Titans’ home finale, a budget retreat, a cookout on Mill Road, Pumpkin Rescue, the Apothecary’s 20th, and a Spirit playoff game.

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Realty Today

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D.C. Mayor-Elect Sidelines Therme’s $550M Spa Plan, Opens Poplar Point to Housing-First Redevelopment

The day after Washington, D.C., elected its next mayor, Janeese Lewis George put one of the most consequential real estate decisions in the city's recent memory back on the table. At a press conference on Wednesday, Lewis George said she would not commit to Therme Group's proposed $550M thermal wellness...

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WEKU

An unexpected activist emerged to help block a $5 billion data center in Maryland

Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader of a community effort that blocked a vast project.

Landover, MD · 1d

Washington Examiner

DC restaurant receives cease and desist letter after foie gras ban

An animal rights group sent a cease and desist letter to a Southern restaurant in Washington, D.C., on Friday after residents overwhelmingly voted to ban foie gras in the general election. Mallard, located in the district’s Logan Circle neighborhood, specializes in preparing the luxury food. Foie gras, which is French...

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12 Affordable Apartments Open at Alexandria’s Newport Village

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Twelve income-restricted apartments are opening at Newport Village on West Braddock Road, the City of Alexandria announced Tuesday. The garden-style community at 4757 W. Braddock Road is offering two- and three-bedroom apartments for households earning between 40% and 50% of the area median income. The City says eight apartments will be available in November and four in December.

Alexandria, VA · 17h

mocoshow.com

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Maryland Community Ranks Among America’s Six Healthiest Towns in 2026

Bethesda has been named one of the healthiest communities in the United States, tying for No. 6 nationally in TownRatings’ 2026 Healthiest Towns in America rankings. The ranking evaluated 5,218 communities across the country with populations of at least 10,000. Bethesda received an A+ grade for health, placing it...

Bethesda, MD · 1d

Ballotpedia News

Incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) defeated John Braun (R) in the general election for Washington's 3rd Congressional District

Incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) defeated John Braun (R) in the general election for Washington's 3rd Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Perez was first elected in 2022, defeating Joe Kent (R) 50.1%–49.3%. In 2024, Perez defeated Kent 51.7%–47.9% and President Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala Harris (D) 50.3%–47.0% in the 3rd District. The 3rd District was one of 23 U.S. House districts Democrats defended in 2026 that Trump won in 2024.

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New SNAP work requirements leave more than 1,000 D.C. residents without benefits

More than 1,000 D.C. residents have lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits since new federal work requirements took effect in June, according to data from the D.C. Department of Human Services (DHS). Another 1,000-plus residents could lose benefits in the coming month, per DHS. In July 2025,...

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Of All The Tastee Diners, Maryland Regulars Say The Bethesda One, With Table-Side Jukeboxes And Counter Seats, Still Hits Different

Downtown Bethesda is full of glass towers, sleek lobbies, and busy sidewalks. Tucked among all that polish sits a small diner that has refused to change its personality for decades. It has booths, a counter, and little jukeboxes right at the tables. Regulars drive across Maryland for it, and travelers...

Bethesda, MD · 2d

WJLA

Henderson re-registers as independent after dispute over Robert White's vacant seat

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson says she has re-registered as an independent, reversing her decision earlier this week to rejoin the Democratic Party. Henderson said she made the change after learning the D.C. Board of Elections and D.C. Council would honor the Democratic Party’s interim appointment of...

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Research Shows College Park Shortchanged Lakeland Homeowners in the 1970s

A new report confirmed that the city of College Park systematically shortchanged residents of the historically Black Lakeland community during the 1970s. An investigation by city staff found that it artificially deflated property appraisals, reduced payouts at settlement and withheld mandated relocation assistance when it bought homes in the area.

College Park, MD · 2d

thezebra.org

Veterans Day in Alexandria: Closures, Trash Delays and a Ceremony

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, brings closures for many City services and changes to household trash collection, along with a local ceremony honoring those who served. City government offices, Alexandria City Public Schools, courts, libraries and most recreation facilities are scheduled to be closed. DASH...

Alexandria, VA · 18h

51st.news

Christina Henderson’s bid to switch parties kicks off a messy debate among D.C. Democrats

Election Day was expected to be a low-drama affair for D.C. Democrats. Instead, a last-minute resignation and surprise party switch has ratcheted up intraparty agita to heights not seen since the primary. There was still plenty of celebrating, of course, as Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George and her fellow Democratic nominees...

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DC News Now

National Guard authorized to use military vehicle in DC, Pinto pushes new governors to withdraw troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized nearly 3,100 National Guard troops in D.C. to continue patrolling the streets.

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Shop, Sip, and Celebrate at These 14 Northern Virginia Holiday Markets

With the holidays on the horizon, Northern Virginia comes alive with twinkling lights, bustling markets, and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. Across the region, you can find festive gatherings that blend shopping, local flavor, and plenty of holiday cheer. Here’s your 2026 roundup of can’t-miss Northern Virginia and DC holiday markets — perfect for gift hunters, family outings, or anyone who loves the magic of the season.

Virginia · 2d

ffxnow.com

Cell tower proposed for grounds of McLean private school

A wireless tower developer is seeking a special exception from Fairfax County for a 175-foot monopole to be constructed on the grounds of a private girls’ school in McLean in hopes of remedying unreliable cell service on the property and along Georgetown Pike. The application from Milestone Towers, submitted...

Mclean, VA · 2d

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Encampment Updates: Continued clearings at MLK Library, downtown

The District closed 19 homeless encampments in October. In 2026, the city has cleared about 160 encampments. On Oct. 20, the District cleared its largest encampment of the month, impacting at least five residents at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library. The area outside the library has long been a popular spot for people experiencing homelessness looking to sleep in a covered space, but both the city and the library have targeted it in recent years through clearings and policies against sleeping in the area. In 2026 alone, the District has cleared the area at least seven times.

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Takoma Park Free Clinic Served 467 Patients Over Two Days

A free clinic organized by Remote Area Medical (RAM) at Takoma Academy treated 467 patients on October 17 and 18; most received dental and/or medical care, KFF Health News reported. RAM’s event listing said care was free and available without identification, insurance, or proof of income. The clinic had...

Takoma Park, MD · 1d

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