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The Alexandria Brief

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Treasury approves 153 Virginia Opportunity Zones, including three in Alexandria

The city’s new zones are around Mark Center and near Van Dorn Street.

Alexandria, VA · 3d

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Fairfax County voters OK bond funding for parks, human services renovations

The Audrey Moore REC Center and Clemyjontri Park are among the amenities set to benefit from bond funding approved by Fairfax County voters in the general election on Tuesday (Nov. 3). According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, a $180 million park bond and a $75 million...

Fairfax County, VA · 3d
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Maryland Independent

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Charles planning commission pushes back on subdivision amendment

Residents at a recent Charles planning commission meeting were concerned about how an amendment to the county’s subdivision regulations would affect Falcon Ridge, a housing development along Mason Spring Road in Indian Head. “Development regulations should balance the interest of property owners and developers with the long-term interests of the community,” Christine Cline of Indian Head said at the Nov. 2 meeting. “Charles County should be encouraging responsible development.” The subdivision plan for Falcon Ridge, which has been under development for almost 30 years, is going through an appeals process with the Charles board of appeals. A meeting is scheduled for January 2027. The planning commission recommended denial of the subdivision amendment and asked K. Hovnanian Homes of Maryland, the applicant that proposed the amendment, to add more accountability measures and remove the retroactive provision for projects that have a preliminary plan as of Jan. 1, 2026, including Falcon Ridge. The recommendation moves to the Charles County commissioners. Planning board members Semia Hackett and Jeffrey Bossart expressed concerns about the lack of accountability and oversight in the amendment, and most board members were concerned about the retroactive provision. “It’s becoming ever more challenging to find available areas to develop,” Erin

Charles County, MD · 3d

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A New Source for News, Events, and More in Fairfax, VA

The NOVA Guide has launched, giving Fairfax County residents a new source for local news, upcoming events, business openings, and ideas for what to do nearby. The website covers news, businesses, and life across Northern Virginia, with a dedicated Fairfax County page that brings local stories and useful guides together in one place. Readers can explore upcoming events, catch up on business news, browse Top Picks lists, and find something to add to their weekend plans.

Fairfax County, VA · 3d

thezebra.org

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Alexandria Residents Have Until Dec. 1 to Weigh In on Flood Resilience Plan

ALEXANDRIA, VA — If flooding has ever interrupted your commute, damaged your basement or sent water across a neighborhood street, Alexandria wants to hear from you. The City is seeking public feedback on its draft Flood Resilience Plan through Tuesday, Dec. 1. The plan is intended to guide future work to reduce flooding and make neighborhoods more resilient.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

WBOC

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Somerset County project aims at protecting Maryland’s salt marshes

The Irish Grove Sanctuary broke ground today on a restoration project as a part of the "Marshes for Tomorrow initiative" through the National Audubon Society. The project is the first marsh restoration project of a much larger initiative aimed at reversing salt marsh loss across the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's coastal bays.

Somerset County, MD · 4d

NottinghamMD.com

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Gov. Wes Moore announces major staffing shift, cabinet departures

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore announced a major dynamic shift within his administration over the past two days, named a new chief of staff, and confirmed the upcoming departures of three cabinet secretaries. Manny Welsh, who has served as principal deputy chief of staff and Maryland’s first chief administrative officer since October 2025, was […]

Maryland · 3d

WJLA

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3 top officials exit Moore administration in Cabinet shake-up

BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — Three members of Gov. Wes Moore’s Cabinet are leaving their roles, with interim leaders taking over Friday as the state begins searching for permanent replacements, the governor's office announced. Secretary of State Susan Lee is leaving for personal reasons after 24 years in Maryland...

Maryland · 3d

Fairfax Times

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Udvar-Hazy Center to honor veterans with discounts, programs

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will offer free parking and special discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel at its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Visitors with a valid military ID will receive complimentary parking, saving them the center’s standard $15 parking fee....

Chantilly, VA · 4d

thezebra.org

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Roof Leak Closes Duncan Branch Library Through Nov. 16

Del Ray branch expects to reopen Tuesday, Nov. 17, after emergency repairs. In a notice issued Friday evening, Nov. 6, Alexandria Library and the City said the branch would be closed from Saturday, Nov. 7, through Monday, Nov. 16. Reopening is anticipated Tuesday, Nov. 17. The work includes cleaning affected...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Maryland Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

There are restaurants that spend a fortune on marketing, and then there’s Bayside Cantina in Baltimore, Maryland, a place that barely needs to try because the food does all the talking. Word of mouth has carried this waterfront cantina further than any billboard ever could. Let’s start with the...

Baltimore, MD · 2d

The Alexandria Brief

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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 6 - 8

The Titans’ home finale, a budget retreat, a cookout on Mill Road, Pumpkin Rescue, the Apothecary’s 20th, and a Spirit playoff game.

Alexandria, VA · 4d

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These Are the 24 Best Restaurants in Fairfax County

Northern Virginia’s dining scene offers something for every kind of appetite, from neighborhood favorites and family-owned restaurants to destination-worthy dining spots. Whether you’re looking for a memorable night out or a new local favorite, these are some of the best restaurants to visit throughout Fairfax County. Methodology: Northern...

Fairfax County, VA · 4d

myfamilytravels.com

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Christmas Lights Wrap Maryland Towns at These 7 Holiday Drives Worth Planning Now

More than 450 glowing displays line a 3.5-mile route through a Maryland state park. You can stay in your car the whole time, passing illuminated trees and holiday scenes without stepping into the cold. That’s quite a change from driving around hoping someone decorated their porch. Another route winds...

Maryland · 4d

mocoshow.com

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Maryland Community Ranks Among America’s Six Healthiest Towns in 2026

Bethesda has been named one of the healthiest communities in the United States, tying for No. 6 nationally in TownRatings’ 2026 Healthiest Towns in America rankings. The ranking evaluated 5,218 communities across the country with populations of at least 10,000. Bethesda received an A+ grade for health, placing it...

Bethesda, MD · 3d

Yahoo!

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Maryland corrections secretary steps down

Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Secretary Carolyn J. Scruggs is stepping down, WBAL-TV 11 News has learned. Scruggs, who was appointed by Gov. Wes Moore in 2023, was the first African American women to lead the agency. WBAL-TV 11 News reached out to the a department spokesperson for comment but has not received a response. In an interview Thursday night with WBAL's Robert Lang, Gov. Wes Moore acknowledged reports about Scruggs but declined to confirmed whether she was part of the administration.

Maryland · 3d

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A Living History: Maryland’s Indigenous Past and Present

On this episode of Maryland Unfolded, we learn about the history of Indigenous people in the land now known as Maryland, from the time before British settlers arrived through the first centuries of colonization. Host Dr. Ashley Minner Jones is joined by living historian Drew Shuptar-Rayvis (Pekatawas MakataweU “Black Corn”) to discuss how Native people shaped the region and how Maryland’s contemporary Indigenous communities are working to preserve their histories, languages, cultures, and traditions today. Drew’s heritage includes Indigenous Pocomoke, Pennsylvania Dutch, Welsh, Swiss, English, Scots-Irish, Boyko Ukrainian and Ashkenazi/Sephardi Jewish. In 2021, he was appointed Cultural Ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation of Maryland by Paramount Chief Norris Howard, Sr. and Council Member Norris Howard, Jr.

Maryland · 3d

PWLiving

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All Three Major Credit Agencies Reaffirm Prince William County’s Triple-AAA Bond Ratings

Provided by Prince William County Communications Office. Prince William County has once again earned the highest possible bond ratings from Moody’s Ratings, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, reaffirming the county’s strong financial position, responsible fiscal management and growing economy. Prince William County is among approximately 55 counties...

Prince William County, VA · 3d

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Cell tower proposed for grounds of McLean private school

A wireless tower developer is seeking a special exception from Fairfax County for a 175-foot monopole to be constructed on the grounds of a private girls’ school in McLean in hopes of remedying unreliable cell service on the property and along Georgetown Pike. The application from Milestone Towers, submitted...

Mclean, VA · 4d