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Over 300 firearms surrendered at Montgomery County gun buyback event

The City of Rockville held its annual gun buyback event Saturday, allowing residents to trade in firearms in exchange for gift cards of up to $200. Rockville City Police, which organized the event in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, told WTOP News that 323 firearms were taken off the streets during the weekend event held at RedGate Park.

Rockville, MD · 2d
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Japanese-Style Sandwich Cafe to Open Second Montgomery County Location

Neko Nook, a locally owned cafe specializing in Japanese-style sandwiches, is expanding to Rockville with its second Montgomery County location. The business has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by Subway at 2 N. Washington Street in Rockville’s Courthouse Center, next to Seoul Kitchen & Bar. A video of the cafe experience can be seen below.

Rockville, MD · 2d
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DC closures, service changes for Veterans Day

The Veterans Day holiday brings a number of changes for people who live in D.C., including closures and service adjustments.

Washington, DC · 10h

Daily Voice

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From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future

A Maryland teenager who graduated at the top of her high school class and earned a full scholarship to college is now facing a future far different from the one she spent years working toward. Maria Flores Garcia, 19, was detained alongside her mother during a scheduled immigration check-in in Balti…

Prince George'S County, MD · 9h

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State Roundup: Marylanders face soaring ACA premiums, loss of Medicare Advantage plans; Dems pick up another state Senate seat; Dem lawmakers’ first challenge: Dealing with affordability and a $3B deficit

MARYLANDERS FACE SOARING ACA PLAN COSTS, LOSS OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Thousands of Marylanders face another round of sticker shock while shopping for individual healthcare plans after state officials approved a second year of steep premium increases in response to the expiration of federal tax credits that made those plans more affordable. Marylanders purchasing health plans on the state’s insurance marketplace face an average 14.6% premium rate increase on plans offered by the Maryland Health Connection, on top of the 13.4% rate hike from last year. Danielle Gaines/Maryland Matters.

Maryland · 1d

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Governor Moore Touts Programs Delivering Relief From High Energy Prices to Record Number of Maryland Families

Annapolis, MD — As colder temperatures arrive and energy costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, Gov. Wes Moore today announced that Maryland is helping a record number of families access critical assistance to pay their home energy bills. Through the Maryland Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP), the state served nearly 150,000 households in fiscal year 2026.

Maryland · 1d

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As New Bay Bridge Advances, ESLC’s Steve Kline Seeks Funding to Protect the Shore

With the federal government’s recent approval of Maryland’s plans for a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a project long measured in studies and proposals is moving closer to reality. The estimated $17.5 billion project could reshape travel across the region, but its effects may reach well beyond the bridge and its approaches.

Maryland · 1d

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Free Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution, hosted by Council Chair Krystal Oriadha

Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha (District 7), in partnership with The StoreHouse, invites Prince George’s County residents and families to a free Thanksgiving turkey distribution on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. LOCATION:. Suitland Community Center. 5600 Regency Lane. Forestville, MD 20747.

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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Marion Filmmaker’s ‘Wall That Heals’ Documentary Screens Nov. 12 in Delaware

A Marion filmmaker’s labor of love about the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial that drew crowds to Delaware in 2024 reaches the big screen this week. Terry Cline and his team of veteran videographers created the documentary “Honoring our Veterans: The Wall that Heals,” and veterans and volunteers who built the wall are invited to a […]

Delaware, OH · 21h

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Moore-Miller Administration Awarded $7.45 Million in Funding to Provide Rental Assistance to Adults with Disabilities

ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 10, 2026) – Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the Department has been awarded $7.45 million in funding through the federal Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program. This award, made possible by the advocacy of the Maryland congressional delegation, will provide eligible housing properties across the state with rental assistance funds to subsidize the rent of adults with disabilities, supporting them in accessing stable, affordable housing and supportive services.

Maryland · 9h

DC News Now

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Santa, Coca‑Cola Holiday Caravan to stop in DMV: See where

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.

Washington, DC · 10h

The Financial Wire

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Medicare Advantage plans are pulling out of Maryland, Connecticut, North Dakota and New Mexico for 2027, and members there have until Dec. 7 to choose new coverage

Medicare Advantage members in Maryland, Connecticut, North Dakota and New Mexico are watching insurers leave for 2027, and Dec. 7 is the last day of the annual window to pick a replacement. The departures differ sharply by state: Aetna is leaving Maryland altogether, and ConnectiCare is ending every Medicare plan in Connecticut. In North Dakota... The post Medicare Advantage plans are pulling out of Maryland, Connecticut, North Dakota and New Mexico for 2027, and members there have until Dec. 7 to choose new coverage appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Mexico · 2d

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‘Outdoors Maryland’ returns with spotlight on Ocean City

Maryland Public Television’s “Outdoors Maryland” returns Nov. 10 for its 38th season with new stories exploring the state’s wildlife, conservation efforts, outdoor traditions and history. The award-winning series will premiere two new fall episodes Nov. 10 and 17, according to a community announcement. Produced in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the series focuses on people, animals and places across Maryland. The Nov. 10 episode will feature Ocean City’s Maryland International Kite Exposition and efforts to restore Maryland’s blackbanded sunfish population. “To Paint the Sky,” filmed in Worcester and Montgomery counties, visits the annual kite exposition, where enthusiasts gather each spring in Ocean City. The segment features everything from large inflatable sea creatures to synchronized kite performances and introduces viewers to kite artist Jon Burkhardt. “A Second Chance for Sunfish,” filmed in Baltimore and Worcester, Caroline and Queen Anne’s counties, explores efforts to protect the blackbanded sunfish, a species that has nearly disappeared from Maryland. The segment follows Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists surveying ponds where the fish have been reintroduced. It also visits a DNR hatchery and the National Aquarium, where captive breeding efforts are underway. At The Nature Conservancy’s Nassawango Creek Preserve, the program examines

Maryland · 12h

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Maryland workers start paid family leave payroll deductions of up to 0.45% of wages in January 2027, while Maine and Minnesota programs already pay leave benefits

Maryland employers can begin taking up to 0.45% of a worker’s wages for paid family and medical leave in January 2027, the first month of the state’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, known as FAMLI. Maine and Minnesota already pay leave benefits to workers. Maryland will not pay anything until Jan. 1, 2028, […]

Maryland · 1d

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The DowntownDC Holiday Market Packs F Street With 115+ Local Makers

The DowntownDC Holiday Market opens November 13, 2026, on F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets, with more than 115 local vendors lined up in front of the National Portrait Gallery through December 23. Free, festive, and steps from Metro, it remains Downtown’s best one-stop gift run. Twenty-Two...

Washington, DC · 1d

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UMD student faces deportation after ICE arrest, despite community's call for release

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that 19-year-old University of Maryland freshman Maria Flores Garcia will remain in ICE custody pending deportation under a 2021 removal order. Flores Garcia and her mother, Mirna Flores Garcia, were taken into custody Nov. 5 during an annual immigration check-in in Baltimore. Prince George’s...

College Park, MD · 16h

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BGE customers have until Dec. 23 to send Maryland regulators comments on a $156 million electric rate request that could add about $8 a month to bills

Baltimore Gas and Electric customers have until Dec. 23 to send the Maryland Public Service Commission written comments on BGE’s request for a $156.1 million increase in electric base rates. The filing, Case No. 9888, would add about $8 a month to the average electric bill if the commission approves it. Rates stay where they […]

Maryland · 2d

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Virginia mental health director engaged in misconduct, inspector general report says

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...

Virginia · 1d

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Union Street Public House Celebrates 40 Years in Old Town Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — In Old Town Alexandria, 40 years is barely a blink of an eye for a building that dates to 1790. But for a restaurant? Now that’s something worth raising a glass to!. Union Street Public House, one of the waterfront’s most familiar gathering places, is...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Fairfax County considers major changes to school start times

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County School Board members are considering major changes to school start times. The decision could impact thousands of students and their families and could reshape everything from bus routes to after-school activities. The big question is how to give middle school students more time to...

Fairfax County, VA · 3h