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The Enquirer-Gazette

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Man charged with stealing fire engine

St. Mary’s County authorities arrested a Mechanicsville man on Nov. 2 and have charged him with felony theft after a fire engine owned by a volunteer company in southern Prince George’s County was stolen and driven before it broke down. Zachery Albert Talbert, 28, was arrested after the vehicle’s engine sustained damage and stopped near the intersection of Three Notch Road and Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, engine fluid was found throughout the engine compartment and on the roadway. According to court documents Deputy Glenn Knott, Talbert said he was with the Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department and was assigned to the warehouse. Talbert explained that a man wearing a fire department shirt told him to “take fire engine number 401 for a ride.” As Talbert was leaving the fire department, another member saw the vehicle traveling on the other side of the road and called a deputy chief, “who said the truck had been stolen.” The deputy chief told the volunteer to call the police and follow the truck. The truck Talbert is alleged to have stolen is a 1987 Hahn fire engine that had been retired from active service. In an

Mechanicsville, MD · 19h

PWLiving

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Meet Amanda Whitney – Principal of Potomac Shores Elementary School

Amanda Whitney is the proud new principal of Prince William County Public Schools’ newest school, Potomac Shores Elementary School. The building is still under construction, but it’s never too early to start planning for the thriving futures of its incoming students.

Prince William County, VA · 19h
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Bring An Empty Trunk Because Potomac Mills In Woodbridge Is Virginia’s Biggest Outlet Haul

Bloomingdale’s, Saks OFF 5TH, and Nordstrom Rack all share one roof here, and the roof covers 1.6 million square feet. That’s a lot of floor for bargain hunting. All of it sits on a single level, too. More than 200 stores and restaurants fill the place. Some counts...

Woodbridge, VA · 1d
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Driver arrested for DWI after crashing into Fairfax County police cruiser on I-95

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A driver was arrested on multiple charges after crashing into a Fairfax County Police cruiser during a traffic stop on Interstate 95 early Sunday morning, police said. The crash happened around 4:15 a.m. on southbound I-95 near Fairfax County Parkway in Springfield. According to...

Fairfax County, VA · 21h
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Bay Net

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Former NASA Astronaut Mark Polansky Headed To Charles County Schools For Space Week

WALDORF, Md. — Space Foundation and Charles County Public Schools are bringing Space in the Community (SITC) back to Waldorf, Maryland, Nov. 16–20, 2026, for a week of space exploration and STEM learning. Space Foundation’s SITC program builds lasting community partnerships that help PreK–12 students become lifelong STEM...

Waldorf, MD · 2d

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D.C. Man Jailed After Allegedly Pulling Gun, Stripping During Argument

A 31-year-old Washington, D.C. man is being held without bond after a woman told Charles County deputies he displayed a black pistol and began removing his clothing during an argument outside a Waldorf home on October 24. Loren Aaron Oscar Clark now faces a first-degree assault charge that carries a potential penalty of up to 25 years in prison.

Waldorf, MD · 2d

Daily Voice

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More Than A Crossing Guard: PG County Remembers Betty Heck After 20 Years Of Service

For more than 20 years, rain or shine, Betty Heck showed up to help Maryland children get to and from school safely. Now, the longtime Prince George's County crossing guard is being remembered following her death at the age of 66, police announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Heck began her career with the Pri…

Prince George'S County, MD · 2d

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Free Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution, hosted by Council Chair Krystal Oriadha

Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha (District 7), in partnership with The StoreHouse, invites Prince George’s County residents and families to a free Thanksgiving turkey distribution on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. LOCATION:. Suitland Community Center. 5600 Regency Lane. Forestville, MD 20747.

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

NBC Washington

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Ex-Prince George's cop pleads guilty in retired DC detective's death

A former Prince George's County police officer is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty of negligent vehicular manslaughter. He was given several charges in a crash that led to the death of retired D.C. detective Carlton Herndon. “If that young man was half the police officer that my son was, this...

Prince George'S County, MD · 2d

NBC Sports

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Navy All-American Bowl to honor defensive lineman Tyzon Swann

The Navy All-American Bowl Road to the Dome tour will visit Henry E. Lackey High School in Indian Head, Maryland, on November 9th to recognize Tyzon Swann as a 2027 Navy All-American. Henry E. Lackey High School will honor Swann before classmates, teammates, family, and friends during a school-wide pep rally.

San Antonio, TX · 1d

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This Scenic 18-Mile Virginia Trail Was Just Inducted Into America’s Rail-Trail Hall Of Fame For 2026

An 18.5-mile paved path just earned a place in the national Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. That’s a major honor for a route where cyclists and walkers can enjoy river views, historic landmarks, and glimpses of the nation’s capital. The Virginia trail received the 2026 recognition from Rails to...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

Yahoo!

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The Unknown Hero Who Helped Stall a $5 Billion Data Center Plan

Lerner Enterprises had already secured county planning approval for an 80-acre data-center campus less than a mile from Taylor Frazier McCollum's home. She had no political background, no property to protect, and no organizational infrastructure behind her. McCollum had been evicted from her rental unit in 2024 after a wage...

Prince George'S County, MD · 16h

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This Virginia Riverfront Spot Lets You Launch Your Kayak For Free And Explore A Scenic Waterway

A free kayak launch right beside a scenic river sounds like an excellent excuse to get out on the water. Especially when you can paddle past wooded shorelines and enjoy a completely different view of a historic waterfront community. The Virginia launch provides access to the Occoquan River, a popular...

Occoquan, VA · 17h

northernvirginiamag.com

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Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton Is Hosting a New Book Festival

Get ready to read, Northern Virginia. A new festival is coming to Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton — and it’s all about books. Storyworx, the center’s first-ever book festival, is happening Saturday, November 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees are invited to experience live poetry readings, connect with writers, “and join conversations exploring the stories that shape who we are and how we understand the world around us,” the event’s website states.

Lorton, VA · 22h

Bay Net

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Growing Futures: Planting The Seeds For Southern Maryland’s Next Generation Of Workers

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to help a young person begin imagining a future they hadn’t previously considered. That was exactly the kind of moment that unfolded during the inaugural Growing Futures: Southern Maryland Agriculture & Environmental Career Exploration Day, held Thursday, Oct. 29, at Spider Hall Farm in Prince Frederick.

Prince Frederick, MD · 17h