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Woodley Park, Columbia Heights Metro stations break record during DC’s PorchFest

Metro announced Monday that the festival shattered records at the Woodley Park and Columbia Heights Metro Stations.

Washington, DC · 21h

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Five of Montgomery County’s Hottest Recent Restaurant Openings (November 2026 Edition)

Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings in recent months, but a handful have generated especially strong reactions from readers. From thousands of social media interactions to heavy interest on our website, these five became some of the area’s most talked-about new restaurants. Below, in alphabetical order, are five of Montgomery County’s hottest recent openings, based on reader interest. Note: This is a drink-heavy list.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Free car washes for veterans coming to Arlington this week

Veterans, active-duty service members and military spouses in the D.C. area can get free car washes tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday. Mr Wash Car Wash is honoring Veterans Day with free services at 10 locations in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. This includes the car washes at 4148 S. Four Mile Run Drive, in the Douglas Park neighborhood, and 101 N. Glebe Road in Ashton Heights.

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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DC baseball coach taken by ICE sends audio message from detention in Louisiana

A D.C. area youth baseball coach is still in ICE detention in Louisiana, and he's finally been able to send a message out to his community.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Fairfax County considers major changes to school start times

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County School Board members are considering major changes to school start times. The decision could impact thousands of students and their families and could reshape everything from bus routes to after-school activities. The big question is how to give middle school students more time to...

Fairfax County, VA · 13h

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DC lawmakers push to lower utility bills, but Pepco warns some reforms could backfire

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. lawmakers are considering sweeping changes to lower electricity and natural gas bills. But Pepco warns that parts of the proposal could have the opposite effect, potentially increasing costs and leading to more power outages. The Guiding Renewable Interconnection and Distribution (GRID) Amendment Act of 2026...

Washington, DC · 14h

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Results from Washington, DC’s ranked choice voting general election

Note: This article was originally posted on November 9, and was updated on November 10 to reflect the most recent preliminary RCV tallies released by the DC Board of Elections. On Election Day, Washington, DC voters used ranked choice voting (RCV) in a general election for the first time. Voters...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Prince George's superintendent outlines budget cuts and school bus delays

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (7News) — Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) expects to find another $75 million to $100 million in savings for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027, after making about $150 million in reductions, the district said. Superintendent Shawn Joseph told 7News the district is still deciding where to make the cuts and will work with its unions to identify savings.

Upper Marlboro, MD · 19h

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Howard alumna elected next D.C. Mayor

Janeese Lewis-George will become the next Mayor of the District of Columbia. On January 2, 2027, she will officially succeed outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser, who did not seek a fourth term in office. At the end of the Nov. 3 election, Lewis-George, the Democratic nominee, had 82.4 percent of the...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Warby Parker to Open Fifth Montgomery County Location

Warby Parker is preparing to open a new store at the Shoppes of Burnt Mills shopping center at 10729 Columbia Pike in Silver Spring. The eyewear retailer has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by AT&T, located between Starbucks and a nail salon. The upcoming store will...

Silver Spring, MD · 1d

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DASH chair asks for bus-cut options that would start repaying the city

DASH's general manager recommends adopting the $2.5 million in cuts as advertised at Thursday's hearing

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Canceled: Masonic Memorial’s November 12–15 Book Sale Will Not Take Place

The Memorial says its books have already sold, although some outside event listings still advertise the sale. The event had been advertised as a rare chance to browse vintage and antiquarian volumes at the landmark, located at 101 Callahan Drive in Alexandria. But residents who saw it on community calendars should not make the trip for the sale.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Upstate Vietnam Veterans Finally Get Their Honor Flight to Washington

Ninety veterans from the Upstate boarded a special American Airlines charter flight out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport before dawn, bound for Washington, D.C. on a trip unlike any Honor Flight Upstate had flown before. Of the group, 81 were Vietnam War veterans, eight served in Korea, and one was among the last remaining World War II veterans in the Upstate — the first time the organization dedicated a flight specifically to honoring those who served in Vietnam.

Washington, DC · 20h

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Morning Notes for November 10, 2026

Veterans Day Schedules — Arlington County government offices will be on modified schedules for Veterans Day tomorrow (Wednesday), though trash and recycling pickup is unaffected and parking meters won’t be enforced. Metrorail will run on a weekend schedule, 5 a.m.-midnight, and parking at Metro-owned garages and lots will be free. [Arlington County, WMATA]

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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9 Ways to Celebrate Veterans Day in Northern Virginia and DC

Each year on Veterans Day, communities across Northern Virginia pause to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform. From solemn wreath-layings to family-friendly parades, there are plenty of ways to reflect, participate, and honor veterans across the region. Here are nine notable events to mark the day.

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Old Town’s Banned-Book Speakeasy Returns for Five Nights

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Book lovers with a taste for a little mystery can slip into a hidden library in Old Town this week. The Study at Morrison House is bringing back its Banned Book Speakeasy with a new edition called The Restricted Collection. The five-night experience begins Tuesday, November...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Sabrina Bruce becomes first trans person elected in Fairfax County

(Photo via Sabrina for Herndon’s Facebook) A U.S. Space Force veteran has become the first openly transgender person elected in Fairfax County. Sabrina Bruce on Nov. 3 won a seat on the Herndon Town Council. FFXnow notes she is poised to become Herndon’s new vice mayor in January because she received the most votes out of the 12 candidates who ran.

Fairfax County, VA · 17h

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27 Texas Veterans, Many From Houston, Fly to D.C. on Meta-Backed Honor Flight

Twenty-seven veterans from across Texas, many of them from the Houston area, boarded flights to Washington, D.C. on Monday for a trip honoring their service and sacrifice. Families, friends and caregivers gathered at George Bush Intercontinental Airport to send them off before the group headed east for a whirlwind few days at the nation's capital.

Houston, TX · 1d

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$529,000 In Salt Structure Improvements Confirmed For Maryland’s Southern Counties

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Calvert, St. Mary’s, Charles and Anne Arundel counties will receive upgrades to their salt structures over the next three years. The contract, totaling $529,340, was awarded to St. Mary’s Roofing and Home Improvement LLC at the Oct. 29 Board of Public Works (BPW) meeting. The State Highway Administration opened the bid process in May 2026 and notified possible contractors, with the intent to work with a small, local business. St. Mary’s Roofing and Home Improvement submitted a bid comparable to SHA’s estimate and confirmed that the work will be 100% performed by a state-certified small business.

Anne Arundel County, MD · 1d

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M-NCPPC, Department Of Parks And Recreation’s Festival Of Lights Celebrates Its 40th Annual Season In Prince George’s County

RIVERDALE, Md. – The Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park is celebrating its 40th annual season this year. M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County will kick off the 2026 season on Friday, November 27, 2026, with new light displays and the same cherished tradition enjoyed by families throughout the Washington metropolitan region for four decades.

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d