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Canceled: Masonic Memorial’s November 12–15 Book Sale Will Not Take Place

The Memorial says its books have already sold, although some outside event listings still advertise the sale. The event had been advertised as a rare chance to browse vintage and antiquarian volumes at the landmark, located at 101 Callahan Drive in Alexandria. But residents who saw it on community calendars should not make the trip for the sale.

Alexandria, VA · 2d
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Data center bills stack up before Virginia legislature meets in January

Virginia lawmakers have their eyes set on January's new legislative session and a slew of bills related to data center regulations, meant to protect rural resources, are already piling up. One bipartisan bill proposes a data center moratorium . It would block localities, the Department of Environmental Quality and the State Corporation Commission from approving such development until mid-2030. It coincides with the governor's push for permitting transparency and making data centers share transmission costs. Elena Schlossberg, executive director of the Coalition to Protect Prince William County, said Virginia has to hit the pause button, noting the rapid growth of the facilities affects power grid needs here and in other states. "Our house is on fire and the way that you stop a fire, first and foremost, is you remove the accelerant. In case nobody has noticed, Virginia is in a crisis and our crisis is causing a crisis in other places. We are not siloed in Virginia," Schlossberg stressed. Data center pushback is prominent in smaller towns amid concerns about water and land use impacts. The industry argued the facilities are economic boons for communities, generating more than $5 billion in state and local taxes. Local unions like the

Virginia · 1d

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Neighborhood Development Approved for Wolf Trap Nursery Site in Vienna

A Vienna-based home development company is officially set to build a neighborhood at the longtime Wolf Trap Nursery site, FFX Now reports. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Sekas Homes’ proposal to build 13 single-family units on the 6.5-acre property. The board also approved the developer’s rezoning application, clearing the way for the project to proceed.

Vienna, VA · 1d
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Waldorf, Newburg Tracts Win 2027 Opportunity Zone Status, Indian Head Left Out

Morgantown Generating Station — Planned TeraWulf Redevelopment Site. Two census tracts in Waldorf and one covering the Newburg/Morgantown area will become Charles County's newest federal Opportunity Zones starting January 1, 2027, part of a statewide list of 114 tracts Maryland selected for the program's second round. The designations run for ten years, and they notably leave out Indian Head, a tract that qualified under the new eligibility rules but didn't make the final cut.

Charles County, MD · 1d
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Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond

City Council and School Board members agreed Monday to study what it actually costs to educate an Alexandria student, then take the numbers to the General Assembly.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Plastic bag tax funds 700 recycling bins for Hybla Valley neighborhood

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).

Fairfax County, VA · 23h

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Alexandria gets three new Opportunity Zones to incentivize revitalization

Three additional Opportunity Zones have been added in Alexandria’s West End to support revitalization, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced Friday (Nov. 6). The U.S. Department of the Treasury approved all 153 new Opportunity Zones the Spanberger administration requested in Virginia. The zones are intended to promote long-term private investment in low-income urban, suburban and rural census tracts through federal tax benefits such as deferral of previous capital gains, step-up of previously earned capital gains and exclusion of taxable income on new capital gains in Opportunity Zones. The program was created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Veterans Day to close Fairfax County government, but not schools

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.

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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Alexandria Little League coaches open indoor batting cage facility for year-round training

About six years ago, John Magri and Adam Froemming met while coaching their boys in Alexandria Little League. Now they’ve teamed up for a new pitch to the community: a place to practice indoors year round. The veteran-owned D-BAT ALX West End opened Nov. 2 at 6200 D Little...

Alexandria, VA · 23h

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As enrollment declines, councilman asks if ACPS should pause capacity expansion projects

Amid declining student enrollment numbers, an Alexandria city councilman is wondering whether Alexandria City Public Schools should shelve a costly conversion project to handle middle school capacity. ACPS recently reported that its student population has fallen about 4% since the 2025-26 school year, descending from 15,928 to 15,295 students as...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Alexandria’s Veterans Day ceremony planned Wednesday amid holiday closures

Alexandria will mark Veterans Day on Wednesday (Nov. 11) with its annual ceremony and various schedule changes and closures. The city and Friends of Rocky Versace will host the Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center (2701 Commonwealth Avenue). The one-hour indoor ceremony will include patriotic music, a name reading of Alexandria’s 68 Vietnam War fallen servicemembers, and recognition of Gold Star families and military veterans attending. Qualified veterans can also receive the DoD Vietnam Era Veterans Lapel Pin.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Fairfax planning commissioners back looser accessory dwelling rules than proposed by staff

Fairfax County planners have backed zoning changes to allow greater leeway for accessory living units (ALUs). At its meeting last Wednesday (Nov. 3), the Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously. of the proposal to revise the regulations as part of a county effort to boost its housing stock. “An accessory living...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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Governor's 2027 preview touches Alexandria's asks on housing, solar, and AI, but not transit or school funding

Spanberger and Democratic leaders released a first look at their agenda hours before City Council takes up the city's own legislative package; more proposals are coming

Alexandria, VA · 21h

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Alexandria leaders brace for budget cuts, potential tax increases

City Manager Jim Parajon and his staff laid out a stark budget reality at Alexandria City Council’s annual budget retreat. As he contends with an estimated $10 million to $15 million budget shortfall in the 2028 fiscal year budget, Parajon is asking all city departments to submit their budget proposals to him with 3% cuts. He’s also asking that Alexandria City Public Schools limit its operating budget transfer request to 2.25% over what was approved in the current budget, amounting to a cap of $7.1 million.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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7 Places Where People Are Moving To In Maryland In 2026

Maryland’s population continues to grow, but the places attracting new residents are changing. Between July 2024 and July 2025, the state added roughly 20,000 residents, representing a 0.3% increase, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates. Much of that growth is happening beyond the expensive suburbs...

Maryland · 5d

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Approved new Chesapeake Bay crossing will have 2 four-lane spans

BALTIMORE — The Maryland Transportation Authority on Thursday, Nov. 5 announced final environmental approval for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study. The approved crossing connecting Anne Arundel and Queen Anne’s counties will enhance safe and reliable travel for residents and visitors for years to come, minimize environmental impacts and add $23 billion to the local economy while creating more than 60,000 jobs, according to a news release from the MDTA.

Anne Arundel County, MD · 3d

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Maryland’s Top 25 Public High Schools for 2026-2027, According to Public School Review

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...

Maryland · 1d

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This Maryland Consignment Village Features a Maze of Carefully Organized Treasures

Two large cases of rare coins sit just down the hall from vintage toys, old records, and colorful glassware. That’s the kind of surprise waiting at this Maryland antique marketplace, where more than 25 vendors fill two floors with carefully arranged finds. The booths have distinct personalities. One leans...

Olney, MD · 3d

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Governor Moore Announces Departure of Three Maryland Cabinet Members

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday, November 6, that three members of his Cabinet are stepping down from their positions, with interim and acting replacements named to lead their respective departments. Secretary of State Susan C. Lee is departing for personal matters after 24 years of service in state government...

Maryland · 4d

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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

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