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Years into its housing crisis, Harrisonburg struggles to break ground

Editor’s note: Housing statistics accurate as of October 2026, per Harrisonburg Director of Community Development Adam Fletcher. The City of Harrisonburg has been facing a housing crisis for at least six years; but since then, only six of the 45 city-approved housing projects have been built. According to the...

Harrisonburg, VA · 1d
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Augusta County builder guilty after taking $600k for unfinished homes

VERONA — A local businesswoman who charged two clients more than $600,000 to build homes that were never completed has been convicted of two felony charges. On Nov. 10, in Augusta County Circuit Court, Judge Shannon Sherrill found Amy J. Argenbright, 46, guilty of two counts of construction fraud. A two-day bench trial was held Oct. 20-21, but the judge said he needed additional time to sift through the evidence. Following the guilty verdicts, sentencing was set for next year. Argenbright, of A & Co, was involved in stalled construction projects for two new homes, evidence showed. Augusta County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Caleb Kramer said she accepted payments for construction costs but said some of the money she received did not go toward the homes. In one instance, he said a $50,000 payment sought by Argenbright that was supposed to go toward one of the homes was instead partially used by her to pay off more than $19,000 on a delinquent mortgage she had through First Bank & Trust. A loan officer testified it was seven months in arrears. Defense attorney Thomas Weidner IV, who argued during Argenbright’s October trial that the case should have been a civil matter, said

Augusta County, VA · 22h

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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in it by that certain Deed of Trust dated March 29, 2021, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Bokk 666, at Page 113, Richard Hill did convey unto Joseph Milleson, Trustee, certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and the beneficiary has elected to appoint Pill & Pill, PLLC as Substitute Trustee by a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee having been instructed by the secured party to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Hampshire County Courthouse, in Romney, West Virginia, on.

Hampshire County, WV · 2d

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Winchester Price Cuts Climb Well Above the National Rate as New Listings Fall

Winchester sellers are cutting prices at a rate well above the national average, giving buyers real room to negotiate as list prices soften.

Winchester, VA · 2d

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Harrisonburg accepting applications for entrepreneur development program

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The city of Harrisonburg is accepting applications for its annual Harrisonburg Entrepreneur Development Initiative, which offers business coaching and a $3,000 grant to small business owners who complete the program. Harrisonburg Economic Development runs the program to help local entrepreneurs build their skills and their businesses.

Harrisonburg, VA · 1d

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A Chain Quietly Left Maryland Entirely, and Dozens of Employees Are Left Wondering What Comes Next

J. Alexander’s has closed its Annapolis restaurant at Annapolis Town Center, the chain’s only Maryland location listed in available reporting. A Maryland WARN filing says 45 workers were affected, with layoffs scheduled to begin October 26, 2026.

Annapolis, MD · 3d

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Exelon seeks customer relief through FERC Complaint

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Exelon Corporation has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in an effort to change the way the cost of energy is determined for its customers, which include Delmarva Power. This amounts to a challenge to what is being considered by the company as an outdated method used to determine energy costs. Electricity for Cecil County comes from the PJM Grid. Currently the cost per kilowatt hour is decided by forecasting what the cost will be in three years. What Maryland can do now, according to the Exelon complaint, is change the contract to current trends, not future. Exelon contends this would bring meaningful savings to customers. PJM is a regional power supplier for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. In Maryland there are 275 operational generation plants, which includes residential solar. Another 265 are in the planning stage along with nine expansions. “Customers are facing a real affordability challenge, and we are stepping up through The Exelon Promise to advocate practical solutions to keep their bills as low as possible,” said Colette Honorable, Exelon executive vice president, chief legal officer, compliance and corporate secretary. “PJM’s recognition that its markets need to evolve is an important

Maryland · 3d

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Before Thanksgiving, Line Up At These 6 Maryland Butcher Shops For Fresh Local Turkeys

A frozen grocery store bird can get the job done, but a fresh turkey from a local butcher is a different kind of holiday upgrade. Across Maryland, a handful of old-school meat markets and family farms turn into Thanksgiving headquarters every November, with phone orders stacking up and pickup lines forming before the doors open.

Maryland · 21h

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Developer prepares Idylwood church site for future townhomes

Within the next few years, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will welcome dozens of new neighbors to the Idylwood property where it has stood for nearly six decades. The developer EYA announced earlier this month (Nov. 4) that it has officially closed an acquisition of undeveloped land behind the church at 7526 Idylwood Road for Idylwood Hill, a 70-unit townhouse community expected to be fully delivered in late 2028.

Fairfax County, VA · 16h

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Lidl expands Maryland presence with upcoming store on Belair Road

OVERLEA, Md. — Discount grocery chain Lidl is scheduled to celebrate the grand opening of its newest Maryland location on Belair Road next month, bringing its signature mix of low-cost private-label items and fresh European bakery goods to the Overlea area. The new store, located at 5950 Belair Road, occupies a 25,400-square-foot site that previously […]

Overlea, MD · 3d

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Rising fuel, energy and staffing costs leave FCPS staring at nearly $200M budget gap

Fairfax County Public Schools is facing a potential $200 million fiscal year 2028 budget gap that needs to be filled through additional revenue or cost reductions, based on newly released projections. While the cuts currently under consideration would not directly impact classrooms, they would ripple through the 172,000-student district, Superintendent...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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Auria Plans Fairfax County, Virginia, Headquarters Operations

Space and national security technology company Auria plans to establish operations in Reston, Virginia. The $1.8 million project is expected to create 78 jobs in Fairfax County. The company’s new East Coast headquarters and mission integration facility, located at 2000 Edmund Halley Drive, will support the development, testing, demonstration and...

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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Hotel Chocolat Plans a December Opening in Old Town Alexandria

Chocolate, according to Hotel Chocolat, should be more than a sweet indulgence. The British chocolatier has built its reputation around a simple philosophy: more cacao, less sugar. Its approach combines high-quality chocolate, inventive flavors and a sense of playfulness. “It’s a really beautiful chocolate brand that is high cacao, less...

Alexandria, VA · 23h

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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 · 1d

Fairfax Times

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Residents advocate for ALUs, despite concerns

County residents have testified to the Planning Commission, advocating for the proposed Accessory Living Unit (ALU) zoning ordinance amendment, all the while asking commissioners to do away with remaining restrictions in the name of more affordable housing options. ALUs are essentially separate living areas or a home addition, interior or...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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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.

Fairfax, VA · 2d

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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 · 17h

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🛍️ Local Holiday Shopping Guide - Supporting Local Businesses

Be sure to bookmark this guide and check back as you plan your holiday shopping!. Local Businesses We Love Black Friday Small Business Saturday. The holiday season is the perfect time to show some love to the local businesses that make our community special! ❤️ From unique gifts and family experiences to delicious treats and services that make life a little easier, our local businesses have so much to offer.

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

Bay Journal

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Commission sets lower limits on Chesapeake Bay menhaden harvest

Facing mounting pressure to protect struggling ospreys and Maryland watermen, East Coast fishery managers reached a “compromise” to reduce the commercial menhaden harvest in the Chesapeake Bay. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission voted Nov. 11 in Newport, RI, to limit industrial-scale menhaden harvest in the Bay to...

Chesapeake Bay, VA · 1d