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Documentary about La Plata tornados airs on 100th anniversary

Stanley Preston was eating dinner at the Charles Restaurant and Bar in La Plata after a day of filming a documentary when it dawned on him that he was sitting in an area that saw devastation. “It’s incredible that we’re sitting here after seeing what the 2002 tornado did to the town,” Preston, director of the documentary “Unseen Hooks,” said. The documentary was going to be only about the 1926 tornado, which swept through La Plata a century ago and killed 13 children and two adults, but many people still alive today remember the 2002 tornado, Anthony Puzzilla, historian and executive producer of the documentary, said. The documentary tells the story of how La Plata was struck by two of the most powerful tornadoes on record. It will be shown on Nov. 9 on Maryland Public Television, 100 years after the 1926 tornado, and was shown at the Utopia Film Festival in Greenbelt last month. “It just seemed like a meteorological anomaly,” Preston said. “They’re still amazed that it could even happen.” While the town is still known for its tornadoes, it gained relationships with other jurisdictions, Mayor Jeannine E. James said during the screening premier of the documentary on

La Plata, MD · 8d

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Reston Community Players’ ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ lets the good times roll

Once Upon a Mattress is a beloved musical featuring music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and a book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. Reston Community Players’ version is set in 1920s New Orleans with doses of Mardi Gras inserted throughout the visual elements of the production. Rather than hearing a traditional overture at the beginning, the audience is greeted by the Minstrel (Jonathan Grygiel) dressed as a cordial Southern Gentleman to tell the classic tale of the Princess and the Pea. Grygiel immediately captivates us with his smooth, Benoit Blanc-style persona and beautiful vocal performance.

Reston, VA · 8d
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Tove Lo Announces 2027 U.S. Estrus Tour Dates

Tove Lo announced a nine-date U.S. run for 2027, extending her Estrus Tour into the spring. The shows follow the September release of her sixth studio album, ESTRUS. The tour opens in Texas with stops in Dallas on April 19, followed by Houston on April 20. Shows follow in Raleigh on April 23 and Washington, D.C. on April 24. Tove Lo then plays in Philadelphia on April 26 and in Boston on April 27.

Morrison, CO · 8d
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PHOTOS: Thousands pack Lee Street in Old Town for Halloween

It was a picture-perfect Halloween on Saturday, and thousands of costumed heroes, villains, monsters and historical figures took to the streets in Alexandria. With appearances by characters like George and Martha Washington, Dr. Doom and Harry Potter, S. Lee Street in Old Town was also closed off for its traditional Halloween block party, which started around 5 p.m. and lasted several hours.

Alexandria, VA · 9d
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Political spin: DJs tend turntables outside local polling stations

Christian Zammas has been DJing since the 1990s. He’s a self-proclaimed veteran of the rave scene. But he had never worked a gig quite like the one that consumed his Election Day. Around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Zammas leaned over his controller on a grass strip beside the parking lot...

Fredericksburg, VA · 8d

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Why A Whole Virginia Town Vanished To Make Room For Quantico

A concrete sidewalk poured in 1912 still runs through the Virginia woods. It once led families to a little Baptist church. The church is long gone, and so is everyone who walked that path. About 100 farming families once called this spot home. They had a country store, a school,...

Quantico, VA · 11d

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This Hidden Maryland Trail Leads to a Wild Beach That Feels Frozen in Time

Shark teeth can turn up in the sand at the end of this half-mile woodland trail. Not plastic souvenirs, but fossils from animals that swam here millions of years ago. That’s a pretty extraordinary reward for such a short walk. The Maryland path leads through trees to a sandy...

Maryland · 10d

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African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C. is at the corner of Vermont Avenue, 10th Street, and U Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood. The neighborhood is named in honor of Robert Gould Shaw, the commander of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first Black regiments in the Civil War. The sculpture is called the Spirit of Freedom by Louisville artist Ed Hamilton. African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation Inc. was the non-profit that commissioned the memorial. It was unveiled in 1998, and is the first national memorial to Black soldiers from the Civil War. The National Park Service currently administers it.

Washington, DC · 9d

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Biz Beat Clips: Shannon Air Museum launching new exhibit

The Shannon Air Museum in Spotsylvania County is getting ready to open the Genesis of Flight Experience, which will pay tribute to the earliest days of flight. A gala is planned Nov. 14. Watch this week’s video for more.

Spotsylvania County, VA · 10d

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Alexandria Historian Uncovers Civil War Secrets in New Book on Union Occupation

Alexandria, VA – Alexandria historian Madeline Feierstein has turned her passion for research into a career uncovering forgotten stories of people and places. Her new book, Occupied Alexandria: How The Civil War Transformed A Southern City, published by The History Press, explores how Union occupation reshaped Old Town Alexandria.

Alexandria, VA · 9d

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Soulful Blues, Piano Classics, and a Tribute to America’s 250th with Stunning Vocal Music

Saturday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. Tickets: $35 (price includes fee) Crowned the new “Queen of the Blues” by the legendary Koko Taylor, Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland brings a contemporary edge to the blues. The daughter of Texas blues great Johnny Copeland, she has earned nine Blues Music Awards and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year honors. GET TICKETS.

Manassas, VA · 9d

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This Day In Maryland’s History – Enslaved Marylanders Receive Their Freedom

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Nov. 1 marked an important date for Maryland in 1864, for this was the day that every enslaved person in our state was legally granted their freedom. The Emancipation Proclamation had granted freedom to enslaved Americans across the rebel states nearly two years earlier, but since Maryland was a border state that remained in the Union, it required its own constitutional changes to abolish slavery once and for all.

Maryland · 11d

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‘Nearly erased’ Black patriots of the Revolution now enshrined at State House

A nearly forgotten part of Maryland's Revolutionary War history is now enshrined on the grounds of the Maryland State House, with the unveiling of a monument to the roughly 150 Black Marylanders — some free, some enslaved— who fought against the British.

Maryland · 10d

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Michael Shiner: The Enslaved Man Who Wrote His Way into American History

Long before African Americans could freely tell their stories, Michael G. Shiner was quietly documenting history. Born into slavery in 1805 in Piscataway, Maryland, Shiner became one of the most remarkable eyewitness chroniclers of nineteenth-century America. His writings preserved more than five decades of Washington, D.C., history, providing an extraordinary perspective on slavery, freedom, labor, and the nation’s transformation.

Washington, DC · 8d

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Culpeper Downtown for the Season Brings Holiday Magic to Downtown November 22

The holiday season is arriving in Culpeper Downtown, and the community is invited to celebrate with festive events, holiday shopping opportunities, family entertainment, and small-town holiday charm during Culpeper Downtown for the Season 2026, presented by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI). The festivities will take center stage on Sunday, November 22, with the Holiday Open House & Community Tree Lighting, bringing families and visitors downtown for an afternoon of free entertainment, seasonal activities, local shopping, and holiday cheer. From carriage rides and live music to face painting, balloon art, and a special visit from the Grinch, the event offers something for all ages as downtown welcomes the holiday season. Activities will take place throughout downtown, with entertainment beginning as early as 10 a.m. and continuing into the afternoon. The community tree lighting ceremony will begin at 4:50 p.m.

Culpeper, VA · 9d

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Artists & Makers Studios | Montgomery County Woodturners and Friendship Star Quilters A Forest Meadow

Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host Montgomery County Woodturners and Friendship Star Quilters for the month of November. The exhibit will run from November 4th through November 24th, with a First Friday opening on November 6th from 5-8pm. In this exhibit these two separate, traditional forms of artwork complement one another in their depictions of woodland meadows. After all, a meadow shows the hidden diversity within a forest when a tree has fallen, bringing forth a burst of flowers and smaller plants – providing quilters an opportunity to explore subject matter beyond trees. At the same time, the tree fall that creates such a meadow provides the wood that the wood-turning artists use to create their beautiful expressions of wonder.

Rockville, MD · 9d

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Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade Returns to Silver Spring Nov. 21

The following is a press release from Montgomery County Government. Montgomery County Md.- The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade will bring marching bands, colorful floats, cultural dance performances, and holiday characters to downtown Silver Spring beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. The annual parade, held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, will feature performances celebrating the community’s diversity and the start of the holiday season.

Silver Spring, MD · 9d

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Renée C. Gage Celebrates 25 Years as an Alexandria Photographer and Artist

Alexandria, VA – Last month, Renée C. Gage welcomed friends and family to her photography studio in Hollin Hall to express her gratitude and commemorate her 25th anniversary milestone. The celebration featured live music by Dan Murray, whose golden voice filled the courtyard, and beautiful floral arrangements from Helen Olivia. Guests enjoyed treats from The Cut Butchery, Fabled Ice Cream, Hollin Hall Pastries, and Ellen Woods Bakes.

Alexandria, VA · 10d