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D.C. Council Advances GRID Act to Cap Utility Bills as Pepco Warns of Outages

A D.C. Council committee last week approved Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen's GRID Act, a sweeping package meant to rein in rising electricity and natural gas bills — but Pepco is warning that some of the very reforms meant to help residents could end up raising costs and triggering more frequent power outages.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Your guide to the best holiday markets around D.C.

Holiday markets are popping up around the DMV. Why it matters: These aren't just shopping stops — they're full-on festive scenes with live music, local makers, hot drinks and cheer you won't find browsing online. Good to know: Many markets require tickets — and some sell out fast or offer early-bird deals — so book ahead. What's new: The Downtown DC Holiday Market (Nov. 21-Dec.23) is bigger than ever. Look for: Over 115 vendors, including 20 newcomers and local artisans. More than a dozen food stalls, including from Carmine's and Daikaya (try their new cheesesteaks) — plus Dirty Habit's "winter chalet" bar. A "Craft Café" with workshops for kids and adults, plus live entertainment. Browse local artists and vendors. Photo: Courtesy Events DC More markets you won't want to miss: Lucketts Holiday House (now through Dec. 14) Set in a century-old Leesburg farmhouse decked out in full holiday decor. Shop vintage and holiday finds, then sip wine by a crackling fire. 🎟️ Tickets ($29) required. DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle (now through Dec. 23) A newer market with 35+ small businesses selling crafts, jewelry and art — plus sweets from Migue's Mini Donuts and Capital Candy Jar. Chanukah Holiday

Washington, DC · 1d

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50+ Young People with the Sunrise Movement, Including Coloradans, Arrested at Schumer DC Office Demanding New Leadership and an End to the Filibuster

Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene Magazine. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole. Washington, DC – 54 young people, including several Coloradans, were arrested after sitting in at Chuck Schumer’s office demanding a new Senate Majority Leader and the abolition of the filibuster, which wealthy corporations and their political allies use to block expansions of healthcare, unions, and green jobs. Another 150 visited all Senate Democrat offices. In a statement delivered to senators, Sunrise argued that Democrats have a mandate to deliver on the economic populist agenda that propelled them to victory — but doing so will require abolishing the filibuster. They warned that Democrats could lose in 2028 unless they force Trump to veto popular legislation or negotiate concessions, both of which will be harder to achieve if the filibuster remains in place.

Colorado · 16h

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New Kansas Senator-elect working to make new friends in DC

WASHINGTON-—Kansas new Senator-elect is making the rounds in Washington and trying to make new friends. On his social media page Adam Hamilton wrote, "LaVon and I spent the last two days in Washington, D.C. at new senator orientation. At times it felt like drinking from a firehose. At other times I found myself deeply moved."

Kansas · 2d

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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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Arlington launches third annual ‘Name That Plow!’ contest

Arlington County is looking for the next big name in snow removal as they bring back the Name That Plow! contest.

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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Former NC Governor in Washington this week for freshman orientation ahead of first term in Senate

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is in Washington this week for orientation ahead of his first term in the U.S. Senate. Cooper joined 10 other newly elected Democratic senators at the Capitol Monday, where they met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The orientation includes briefings on congressional operations,...

North Carolina · 2d

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Transportation secretary can’t rule out another outage, which DHS secretary blamed on new upgrades ‘overwhelming’ system

WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation secretary can’t rule out another outage, which DHS secretary blamed on new upgrades ‘overwhelming’ system. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Washington, DC · 21h

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Your D.C. weekend: A holiday market and festive fun

The D.C. Holiday Market is back, with more than 35 vendors offering goods at Dupont Circle. Why it matters: With decorations popping up around town, the city is feeling festive — and there's plenty to do this weekend. Zoom in: This year's market runs 40 days, spanning six weekends, on the 1500 block of New Hampshire Avenue. It'll only be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Dec. 30. Then, on Saturday evening, CityCenter will light up its 78-foot Christmas tree, with a performance from JoJo. It's free to attend, and will feature holiday treats and balloon artists for families. More events this weekend: 🍽️ DC Central Kitchen is hosting Capital Food Fight tonight, featuring chef battles and celebrity guests like Andrew Zimmern. More than 80 restaurants and bars are participating and all proceeds will benefit DC Central Kitchen's charity efforts. Tickets $350+ 🍷 Sonny's Pizza is hosting its wine night again tonight, with four natural winemakers on the rotation. Tickets $19 📸 The National Portrait Gallery is celebrating the 50th year of its photography collection, with a new exhibit called "Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting." It opens Saturday. Sneak peek ♻️ Time to declutter? D.C. residents can dispose of hazardous

Washington, DC · 2d

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University of Maryland, Eastern Shore backers sue for 136 years of underfunding

Since it opened as a land-gran university in 1890, the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore has been underfunded and systemically shortchanged by the state and the university system, say supporters of the historically Black university, who are suing to do something about it. The group called ForUMES, comprised of students,...

Baltimore, MD · 17h

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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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Black Modernist Architecture in DC

Downtown DC consistently gets the credit for historically significant architecture. Visitors to our fair city (and even some locals) will immediately think of Cluss, Latrobe, Mills and Hoban, the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and the Capitol when asked about famous American architects and their work in DC. Luckily, there are...

Washington, DC · 2d

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A New Chief, Familiar Questions: Annapolis Looks Outside Its Ranks Again

Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann has nominated Demetrious T. Harris, police chief of Seat Pleasant in Prince George’s County, to lead the Annapolis Police Department at an annual salary of $214,000. The November 12 announcement ends a nine-month search but raises questions about whether Harris’s experience leading two small municipal police departments prepares him to oversee a substantially larger agency in Maryland’s capital city.

Annapolis, MD · 2d

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Cornerstone lawyers appeal liquor license suspension

Cornerstone Grill & Loft on Nov. 12 filed a petition in Prince George’s County Circuit Court asking a judge to review the 90-day suspension of its liquor license, court records show. The filing came two days after the bar’s attorney asked the College Park City Council to join the...

College Park, MD · 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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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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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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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

Virginia · 1d

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Washington-area homeowner gets $11,400 HVAC replacement quote for a 400-square-foot apartment

A Washington-area homeowner facing an $11,400 HVAC replacement bill needed advice on heating and cooling a 400-square-foot apartment. The five-figure estimate left the first-time homeowner wondering whether switching systems would be a better use of their money. Here's what to know. On Reddit, they said the fee included labor for...

Washington, DC · 22h

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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