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The US Sun

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Applebee’s restaurant throws in the towel and serves its very last meal after 23 years

AN APPLEBEE’S restaurant has closed after more than two decades as a company partnership has continued to gain speed. The restaurant chain is currently working towards its goal of 80 dual-branded restaurants with IHOP, closing many single-branded locations in the process. Applebee’s has closed its restaurant at the Stafford...

Stafford, VA · 9h

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THE BIG SPIN Gives Charles County Woman Her Second Big Lottery Win

“Spaghetti Grandma,” a Lottery player from Charles County, is all smiles — though hidden — after winning $110,000 on THE BIG SPIN. The ticket she redeemed was the game’s last top-prize winner. A Charles County woman is celebrating a big Maryland Lottery win. She made her...

Charles County, MD · 20h

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Waldorf, Newburg Tracts Win 2027 Opportunity Zone Status, Indian Head Left Out

Morgantown Generating Station — Planned TeraWulf Redevelopment Site. Two census tracts in Waldorf and one covering the Newburg/Morgantown area will become Charles County's newest federal Opportunity Zones starting January 1, 2027, part of a statewide list of 114 tracts Maryland selected for the program's second round. The designations run for ten years, and they notably leave out Indian Head, a tract that qualified under the new eligibility rules but didn't make the final cut.

Charles County, MD · 3d

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Nadia Phillips’ Maryland Crab Cakes Steal The Show On ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

WALDORF, Md. — There were violinists outside the kitchen and caviar on the dinner agenda, but it was a plate of Maryland crab cakes from Waldorf chef Nadia Phillips that won over the judges at the “Hell’s Kitchen” 25th-season gala challenge. Phillips, 24, a North Point...

Waldorf, MD · 3d

The Enterprise

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Alice’s Landing nonprofit addresses domestic violence, homelessness in Southern Maryland

After 30 years in the nonprofit world, Phyllis Trouard of Leonardtown was tired of waiting for a solution to the domestic violence and homelessness crises facing Southern Maryland. “A group of us were standing out in the parking lot, and somebody says, ‘You know, we can do better,’” she said. “It went from ‘we can do better’ to ‘let’s just do it.’” This past summer, Trouard founded Alice’s Landing, a nonprofit organization focused on providing domestic violence survivors and unhoused individuals with shelter and resources to heal and thrive. “The problem in Southern Maryland is you can’t knock on a door and get help,” she said. “There’s no place for domestic violence to go, and restraining orders don’t stop anybody.” While the organization looks for a space to operate, Trouard has begun providing services such as safe sleep classes, diaper deliveries and financial counseling. She is working with children of domestic violence survivors, because growing up in that environment can impact not only their mental health but their future relationships, she said. “I think what happens though is that you get to a point in life where you have to either go ‘OK, let’s step in and do something’ because

Leonardtown, MD · 10h

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Four Virginia Barbecue Pits Where The Smoke Has Been Rolling Since Your Grandparents Were Young

Some Virginia barbecue spots were already old favorites back when your grandparents were teenagers. The four places on this list have been feeding hungry families for decades, and one of them has been around since 1904. They are not fancy, and that is a big part of their charm. If...

Virginia · 4d

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From Westlake High To Heavy Is The Crown: Cordae’s Journey From Charles County To Hip-Hop

WALDORF, Md. — Before Cordae’s name appeared alongside Anderson .Paak on an album cover, it appeared on a basketball roster at Westlake High School in Waldorf. At the time, he was Cordae Dunston, a student whose connection to Charles County would eventually become part of his music. According to MaxPreps, Dunston played guard on Westlake’s freshman basketball team. The sports website lists his graduation year as 2015. Years later, after establishing himself in hip-hop, Cordae gave his former school a different kind of recognition. He named a song after it.

Charles County, MD · 3d

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Freeze warning issued for parts of Maryland and Virginia, marking end of growing season

BALTIMORE, Md. — Forecasters have issued a freeze warning for portions of central, northern, and southern Maryland as well as northern Virginia, signaling the end of the 2026 growing season. The National Weather Service office in Baltimore and Washington said the warning will be in effect from midnight Friday until 8 a.m. EST Saturday. Temperatures […]

Virginia · 7h

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Fredericksburg Women Spread Warmth, Compassion and Hope Through Blanket Drive

While serving at the International Christian Embassy of Jerusalem in 2023, Fredericksburg Community Organizer Reedema Rock received a vision from God to help the homeless and be a blessing to those in need.

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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‘We will not stop’: Despite concerns, city council approves updated Small Area 8 Plan

On Tuesday night, the Fredericksburg City Council held a public hearing that could shape the future of the city’s Mayfield neighborhood. But first, Ward 4 Councilor Chuck Frye — a fourth-generation Mayfield resident who represents the historically-Black neighborhood — wanted to talk about its past. Frye recounted...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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Protect Your Plants And Pipes: Charles County Under Freeze Warning Until Saturday Morning

LA PLATA, Md.– The National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore/Washington office has issued a Freeze Warning for Charles County tonight, and forecasters say it will be the last frost or freeze alert of the year as the 2026 growing season comes to an end. The warning was issued at 11:54...

Charles County, MD · 5h

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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 · 4d

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SGA in talks to turn The Underground back into a bar

The Student Government Association (SGA) proposed new ideas for a hybrid food venue and bar in The Underground during recent discussions with President Troy Paino and his cabinet. This addition to The Underground aims to give students a space to eat, socialize and spend time on campus. Ideas surrounding the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 20h

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From cellophane to wastewater, FMC ‘was what the community needed at the right time’

For Brian Orrock, the official decommissioning of the FMC Wastewater Treatment Plant was “bittersweet.”. “It’s kind of like a funeral, but a good funeral, if that makes sense,” said Orrock, the manager of wastewater treatment for Spotsylvania County who used to work “on ship” at the plant in a variety of different roles. “This place gave us a career and it fed our families.”

Spotsylvania County, VA · 2d

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All-Commonwealth District football team

Offensive player of the year: Jaelyn Cox, Brooke Point. Defensive player of the year: Mason Cachola, Colonial Forge. First-team offense: QB Mason Fine, Colonial Forge; C Brock Mangano, Colonial Forge; OL James Sharon, Riverbend; OL Kenyon White, Colonial Forge; OL Ashby Smith, Stafford; OL Allie Bangura, Brooke Point; RB Jaelyn Cox, Brooke Point; RB Adrien Picot, Riverbend; RB Amare Johnson, Riverbend; WR Aviance Young Jr., Brooke Point; WR Luke Flynn, Stafford; WR Justin Davis, Brooke Point; TE Sebastian Smith, Stafford; PK Colin Robinson, Stafford; KR Zyvion Hicks, Riverbend; All-purpose Brayden Dalton, Stafford.

Stafford, VA · 2d

Daily Voice

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Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Waldorf After Testing Positive Near Homes

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Maryland, prompting a warning from health officials for anyone who may have come into contact with the infected animal. The Charles County Department of Health confirmed that the raccoon tested positive on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the area of Poplar Hill Road …

Waldorf, MD · 2d

PWLiving

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New Route 123 Northbound Left Turn to I-95 Southbound in Woodbridge Opens Nov. 12

Weather permitting, starting late Thursday night, Nov. 12, drivers on northbound Route 123 (Gordon Boulevard) will have a new way to access southbound I-95 due to the I-95 and Route 123 interchange improvements project. On Thursday, Nov. 12, at approximately 10 p.m., northbound Route 123 drivers will use a new...

Woodbridge, VA · 3d

PWLiving

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Welcomes Back the Holiday Market Dec. 3 and 17

Provided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. The holiday season is returning to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) with two special editions of the popular Farmer’s Market on Thursday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. The outdoor Holiday Market will be held in the hospital’s main parking lot at 2300 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge.

Woodbridge, VA · 3d

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Eagles fight through adversity to capture Region 6B volleyball championship

Colonial Forge volleyball entered Tuesday night’s Region 6B championship against Woodbridge with a unique challenge it would have to overcome. On Friday, the Eagles lost junior Kendal Walker, the Commonwealth District player of the year, to an injury during the fifth set of their regional semifinal against Colgan. But...

Woodbridge, VA · 2d

InsideNoVa

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Puzzle Palooza in Occoquan hosting Statewide Puzzle Swap this weekend

Puzzle Palooza Etc. in Occoquan is gearing up for the holidays, and the festivities kick off this weekend with a Statewide Puzzle Swap Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Folks can bring their gently loved puzzles and exchange them for others,” owner Donna Sherman told InsideNoVa. “Participants will be given a discount card that can be used in the store that day.” The event is free, though organizers insist all puzzle pieces are included and sealed in a Ziploc bag for the exchange. Attendees are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the local pantry. The popular shop at 305 Mill St. also hosts monthly puzzle nights. For more details, go to the shop’s website at puzzlepaloozaetc.com or call 703-494-0579.

Occoquan, VA · 1d