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Axios DC

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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 · 1d

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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 · 19h

DC News Now

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DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle opens

Visitors to the DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle will find offerings from artists, crafters, and small businesses.

Washington, DC · 1d

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PRSA National Capital Chapter Announces 2027 Leadership

The Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) announced its incoming leaders for 2027. The 2027 board will be led by Jennifer Strohm, Senior Director of Public Health at JPA Health. “I am thrilled to step into the role of President as we chart an ambitious vision...

Washington, DC · 20h

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Enchant Christmas DC Is Giving Away 2,500 Free Kids’ Tickets

If you’re planning on taking your family to DC’s upcoming Enchant Christmas event, you may be in for a deal. The immersive holiday experience at Nationals Park is giving away 2,500 free kids’ tickets through the new Kids Light Up The Night initiative, according to the website Secret DC. Those who buy at least one adult ticket for November 20 or December 1, 2, 8, or 9 will be eligible for up to two free youth tickets while supplies last.

Washington, DC · 2d

Country Herald

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Northern Virginia Weather Alert: 34° Lows, 62° Highs Nov 13-19

Northern Virginia faces brisk winds, chilly nights and a gradual warmup through next week.

Annandale, VA · 1d

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Eligible Washington, D.C., High School Students Could Get $15,000 in Annual Scholarships From George Mason University

For high school students in Washington, D.C., the cost of attending college outside the nation’s capital may become a little easier to manage. A new scholarship from George Mason University could provide eligible students with at least $30,000 in annual financial assistance when combined with an existing District grant.

Washington, DC · 2d

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DC Weather: Blustery Friday with more clouds than sun

WASHINGTON(7News) — Friday will feel like a step toward winter across the D.C. area. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a brisk northwest breeze, with temperatures starting in the mid-40s and only reaching the upper 40s during the afternoon. With the wind, it will feel colder—especially in the morning. Temperatures...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Pedal Power! Mayor Gaskins Joins MacArthur Elementary’s Bike Bus on a Chilly Friday Morning

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Chilly temperatures couldn’t put the brakes on an enthusiastic group of young cyclists Friday morning, November 13, as Douglas MacArthur Elementary School students pedaled through Alexandria with a special guest: Mayor Alyia Gaskins. Forget the yellow school bus! These students prefer two wheels, fresh air...

Alexandria, VA · 20h

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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 · 17h

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Alexandria parents petition ACPS to limit school-issued device use

Hundreds of parents and community members have signed onto a letter asking Alexandria City Public Schools leaders to put limits on students using school-issued tablets and laptops. The parent-led petition, addressed to the Alexandria City School Board, Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor and incoming Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, called for “age-appropriate screen...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Celebrating H.H. Leonards and O Museum in the Mansion

The unsinkable H.H. Leonards celebrated her 76th birthday and the 47th anniversary of her O Museum in the Mansion — previously the Mansion on O — on Tuesday, Nov. 10, surrounded by her friends and fans, enjoying the music of Sirius Company, sipping champagne and indulging in oysters, sushi and caviar (among other appetizers).

Washington, DC · 1d

The Alexandria Brief

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DASH approves bus cuts on five lines; chair says repaying city would mean more

The cuts start Jan. 31 unless money is found by Dec. 31. DASH still projects a $1.2 million gap.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Alexandria City High School to start locking student phones in pouches in early 2027

Alexandria City High School is planning to roll out phone pouches with magnetic locks for its students in January or February, Principal Michael Burch told ALXnow. In August, ACHS started the 2026-27 school year with a “bell-to-bell” ban of smartphones and other smart devices. The number of policy violations has dropped from 179 in the first week of school to under 100 in most recent weeks. During the week of Nov. 2, 2026, the number of cellphones collected due to policy violations dropped to 48, Burch said.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Prince George's County Valedictorian Detained After Baltimore ICE Check-In, Held in Louisiana

A University of Maryland student who once graduated at the top of her class at Parkdale High School has been detained by immigration authorities, according to her boyfriend, who says she and her mother are now being held in Louisiana after attending a routine immigration check-in in Baltimore. Maria Flores Garcia, a public health major who dreamed of becoming a doctor, had built a life defined by academic achievement since arriving from El Salvador as a child — a story now upended by her detention.

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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Green Valley celebrates generations of families who built tight-knit community

Generations of residents who have contributed to the Green Valley community were honored this month at festivities held at Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School. The event on Nov. 7 — Celebrating Families in Our Green Valley Community — brought to life stories from some of the 200-plus families that helped build the neighborhood during a century of segregation through the present day.

Green Valley · 16h