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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Some Maryland residents have lived for more than 110 years, making them among the oldest people in the world. From celebrating milestone birthdays to receiving recognition from state officials, these residents have remarkable stories to tell. In this article, The BayNet takes a look at Maryland’s oldest residents and the lives they’ve lived.
The National Veterans Day Observance to honor all veterans who served and continue to serve will be held on Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. All events are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure access to these events and should plan to be in place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or seated in the Memorial Amphitheater no later than 9:30 a.m. The ceremony commences precisely at 11 a.m. with a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. Seating in the amphitheater is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free parking is available at the cemetery parking lot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. arlingtoncemetery.mil.
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...
Montgomery County has a lot to offer and there is no time like the present! Here’s what you should check out this weekend in MoCo, from a holiday craft fair to free art workshops. Museums and Makers Holiday Market. Nov. 13-14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | North Bethesda. Strathmore’s annual...
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Virginia investigators found that Dr. Azure Baron, who leads the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, engaged in misconduct. The Institute housed Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda, the man who killed his landlord and was able to escape the country on a weekend pass. A Virginia Inspector General report says...
The City of Fairfax Regional Library’s Virginia Room has long stewarded an extensive collection of historical photographs taken throughout the decades in the county, city, and region. Now, many of those snapshots are available online through Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL). Launched last week, the Fairfax County History Portal...
A proposal for over 160 apartments and a new public parking garage in Old Town Manassas is moving forward. The Manassas City Council voted 3-1 Monday to advance the project along Center Street through a rezoning from industrial and commercial to planned city center. The first-reading vote followed public comments from residents both supporting and opposing the development at the former Manassas Ice and Fuel Company, or MIFCO, site, which the city purchased for over $3 million last year. Those opposed to the development raised concerns about increased traffic near schools and downtown, potential costs to taxpayers, unanswered questions about the city’s financial obligations and whether the proposed buildings would diminish Old Town’s historic character. Some asked the council to delay the decision or consider a smaller project. Supporters argued the development could attract more visitors, increase foot traffic and bring additional customers to downtown businesses. Others said the underused property needs redevelopment and that the project could contribute to the city’s economic growth. MLG Construction Management submitted the unsolicited development proposal under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act in September 2025. The council approved an interim development agreement May 11, and the city later initiated the rezoning process.
Rockville, MD — MCPS is evaluating amendments to the school field trip policy that would end the practice of using field trips as incentives with the goal of creating equal access to out-of-school opportunities. The Division of School Leadership and the Division of Teaching and Learning have submitted a...
Several Montgomery County high schools earned top finishes at the 2026 Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) State Championships, highlighted by Thomas S. Wootton High School winning the Open-Small division and Quince Orchard High School finishing second in the Show Band division. Wootton earned a score of 93.6 to capture the...
Santa Claus is coming to town! Throughout November, the man all about Christmas is visiting the DMV to spread the holiday cheer with the Coca‑Cola Holiday Caravan.
Tucked off Sleepy Hollow Road, about a mile south of Seven Corners, sits one of the area’s best-kept secrets: a 40-acre campus inside the Beltway where infants nap, middle schoolers debate the Civil War, and a herd of horses grazes between classes. Congressional School has been shaping young learners since 1939, and at 85-plus years it feels both deeply rooted and surprisingly fresh.
MARYLAND — Snow chances for the end of the week have dropped sharply across most of Maryland, but Garrett County in the far western part of the state still holds a 60 percent chance of snow by Friday evening. The National Blend of Models also shows a smaller 10 percent chance along the Catoctin Ridge in Frederick County. For most of the region, the storm will bring a chilly rain Thursday into Friday, followed by temperatures running close to 15 degrees below average.
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.
Public School Review has released its rankings of Maryland’s top public high schools for the 2026-2027 school year, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) claiming the top two positions in the state and placing eight schools among the top 25 (top 25 rankings below). Walt Whitman High School in...
Fairfax County government offices will close, but public schools will remain open tomorrow (Wednesday) for Veterans Day. Fairfax County Public Schools students will head to class tomorrow as usual after the school board voted this spring to no longer observe Veterans’ Day as a student holiday. Seeking to reduce disruptions to the standard five-day school week, the board also considered Indigenous Peoples’ Day for elimination, but that proposal didn’t pass.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed two bills on Tuesday, November 10, aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant residents, including restrictions on hiring former federal immigration enforcement employees and expanded housing discrimination protections. Both bills were sponsored by Councilmember Kristin Mink (District 5). Expedited Bill 29-26, the Community Trust in...
Mr Wash Car Wash will offer free Extra Shine exterior car washes to all veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses on Nov. 10 and 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
Update, Nov. 10: The county’s Department of Health and Human Services knows of eight residents (five in Developmental Disabilities Administration waiver programs and three in other Maryland Department of Health waiver programs) who were projected to lose waiver services Oct. 1, but requested funds for about 30 because it is uncertain the state’s list is complete, according to the county Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice’s Nov. 9 assessment of Supplemental Appropriation #27-29. The assessment puts the developmental disabilities share at an estimated $708,492 over nine months for 15 participants.
The Montgomery County Council voted to keep the county’s trash incinerator open and invest in upgrades as opposed to sending the garbage to a landfill outside the county, which could have meant hundreds of trash trucks driving around. “Look, nobody wants to deal with trash, period. Full stop,” Councilmember...
Fairfax County recently delivered hundreds of recycling bins to a manufactured homes community in Hybla Valley for free. The 35-gallon, lidded carts were provided in response to years of complaints from Audubon Estates residents, whose private trash hauler has declined to provide designated recycling containers, according to the county’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES).
