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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...
(Photo via Sabrina for Herndon’s Facebook) A U.S. Space Force veteran has become the first openly transgender person elected in Fairfax County. Sabrina Bruce on Nov. 3 won a seat on the Herndon Town Council. FFXnow notes she is poised to become Herndon’s new vice mayor in January because she received the most votes out of the 12 candidates who ran.
Creative Collective’s annual holiday pop-up is returning to Fairfax Corner in a new location. The six-week holiday market will run from Friday, November 13, to Thursday, December 24. In this year’s smaller space, located next to Chico’s, shoppers will be able to discover goods from seven small businesses across the region.
Annapolis, MD - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting public comment on proposed changes to the native reptile and amphibian regulations, designed to protect the species. Due to conservation concerns including collection pressure, disease transmission, and illegal trade, DNR is considering changes to regulations under COMAR 08.03.11.
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...
Space and national security technology company Auria plans to establish operations in Reston, Virginia. The $1.8 million project is expected to create 78 jobs in Fairfax County. The company’s new East Coast headquarters and mission integration facility, located at 2000 Edmund Halley Drive, will support the development, testing, demonstration and...
More than 100 kindergarten students in Fairfax County honored local veterans in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday.
Maryland residents often notice stink bugs when the weather begins changing, especially in late summer and fall when these insects start appearing around windows, doors, and sunny exterior walls. One may crawl across a screen, another may settle near a porch light, and several may suddenly show up inside a home despite doors and windows appearing closed. Their shield-shaped bodies and unpleasant defensive odor make them easy to recognize, but their behavior is more interesting than most homeowners realize.
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.
On Nov. 4, leaders of Fairfax County Public Schools emailed parents to brag that district students outperformed their peers across Virginia on the SAT.
WASHINGTON (7News) — If you see or hear a drone in the wee hours of the morning over the next couple of days, don't worry, it's only a test. Officials said local, state, and federal public safety agencies will participate in the National Capital Region Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Exercise on Nov. 10, 11, and 12, with Nov. 13 reserved as a contingency day.
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Dangerous dog breeds banned in Maryland is a shorter list than most people expect. As of 2026, the state has no statewide breed ban, and the one county that long prohibited pit bull-type dogs repealed its ban in November 2025. What you can and cannot do with your dog now depends mostly on how the … This article, Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Maryland: What the Law Says Now , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Nevada: Criminal Charges, Reporting, and Lawsuits • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Kansas: What Each City Allows • Aggressive Dog Laws in Texas: What Owners and Victims Need to Know
Officials on Wednesday released a five-year roadmap outlining the transition schedule of different programs, offices, schools and departments from the Virginia Science and Technology Campus after the University sold the property in February. The 83-page plan, which gives a detailed breakdown of the 15 units impacted by the transition including...
The George Washington University Hospital is a Level I trauma center, which means it’s equipped to handle the most serious injuries 24 hours a day, every day of the year. And on Wednesday, the facility celebrated the wins that distinction comes with as part of Trauma Day. Seriously injured...
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.
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...
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.
If you bought food or drinks from a vendor at Capital One Arena last year, you may be eligible for compensation from a $4.5 million class action settlement. You have until Dec. 4 to claim your reimbursement. Did you buy food or drinks at Capital One Arena in the last...
Out-of-towners may see Maryland as an oddly shaped Mid-Atlantic state famous for residents’ unmatched love of Old Bay seasoning. A new collection of short fiction wants to get past the stereotypes and explore the state’s fascinating variety, from Baltimore to the Eastern Shore. The anthology, Ole Blue Claw:...
