The Northern Virginia Daily · Front Royal, VA
A group of friends paddles their canoe down the South Fork of the Shenandoah River in Front Royal. Rich Cooley/NVDaily, file Front Royal has been named the "2026 Top Medium Adventure Town" by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, earning recognition in a public voting competition that drew more than 18,000 votes.“We're excited because it feels like recognition of what we know our destination to be,” said Lizi Lewis, the town's community development and tourism director. “We're a place that you can come and experience all sorts of things for outdoor cats and indoor cats and everyone in between.”The award also provides a fitting conclusion to a significant year, highlighted by a visit from the King and Queen of England. “2026 has been a big year for our community and it feels like a really nice way to cap it off,” she said.Front Royal previously received the distinction 10 years ago.
The Northern Virginia Daily · Middletown, VA
Nearby: Middletown, VAIt will soon be yesterday once more in Middletown thanks to next month's projected opening of a replica train station on West First Street.For now, though, something is missing from the picture. There's a big, open space between the station and the CSX rail lines that would be the perfect home for a caboose or other train car, so officials are sending out a request to anyone who can help.On Thursday morning, several people involved with the train station project, including Middletown Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV, Frederick County Board of Supervisors Chairman John Jewell and Frederick County Sheriff Lenny Millholland, met at the soon-to-be completed train station to provide a progress update. "It passed the electrical inspection and drywall is going up today thanks to a significant donation from Capitol Building Supply in Winchester," Harbaugh said. "All the exterior lights have been put up and we've planted 27 new trees to repair the [property] buffer that was here.
Falls Church News-Press · Washington, VA
Nearby: Washington, VAThe ongoing shutdown situation affecting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is raising concerns about disruptions to air travel, aviation operations and the federal workforce, with questions mounting over how the situation could affect airports across the Washington, D.C., region and the nation. The uncertainty is particularly significant for Northern Virginia, home to Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, two major transportation hubs serving millions of passengers annually. Any prolonged disruption to federal aviation operations could have consequences for airlines, travelers and airport personnel. The situation has also fueled unverified speculation about whether the disruption could be connected to the rollout of artificial intelligence technology within federal aviation systems.
UVA Today · Washington, VA
Nearby: Washington, VAUniversity News News in brief: Bells to toll in honor of Chandler, Perry, Davis By Mike Mather, [email protected] November 11, 2026 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email On Friday at 12:55 p.m., UVA Chapel bells will toll to honor the lives of Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry. (Athletics photos) University of Virginia faculty, staff and students will pause on Friday afternoon to remember the lives of Devin Chandler, D’Sean Perry and Lavel Davis Jr., marking the fourth anniversary of their tragic deaths. The three student-athletes were slain by a gunman in November 2022 after returning by bus from a field trip to Washington.At 12:55 p.m., the UVA Chapel bells will play “Amazing Grace,” followed by three chimes to honor the student-athletes. After the bells, several members of the University community will walk from the chapel to a memorial honoring the players on the Betsy and John Casteen Arts Grounds, near where the shootings took place.
Meadville Tribune · Luray, VA
Nearby: Luray, VAGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... At the recent Study Class of Jamestown meeting at The Manor in Jamestown, Sandra Laurie shared the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal work relief program, which was established in 1933 by President Franklin Roosevelt.The first of the 1,468 camps was in Luray, Virginia. Single unemployed men on relief and between the ages of 18 and 25 were paid $30 per month — $25 was sent to his family and $5 was his to keep. Approximately 200 men were housed, clothed and fed at each camp. Trees were planted, dams were built, and parks were established and maintained within a 40-hour work week. Some were eligible to learn skills after hours such as carpentry and masonry. kAm%96 D64@?5 AC6D6?E2E:@?[ @? E96 |2E:=52 t7764E[ H2D 8:G6? 3J z2C6?
Bluefield Daily Telegraph · Boston, VA
Nearby: Boston, VABoston University takes on the Dartmouth Big Green after Mike Oberti scored 25 points in Boston University's 100-74 win over the Johnson & Wales (Providence) Wildcats. Sunday's matchup is the first of the season between the two squads.
The Suffolk Journal · Boston, VA
Nearby: Boston, VAThe Prudential Center hosted Fleurs De Villes from Nov. 4-8, as it returned to Boston to share a fresh floral celebration of the natural wonders of the world. The showcase presented a collection of 16 fresh flower couture mannequins designed by Boston’s local floral artists. Fleurs De Villes is a Vancouver-based company that travels the world showcasing floral storytelling. The company has produced more than 170 fresh floral events in 34 cities across five countries. In each city they connect with local artists to bring together the live shows. On a Friday evening, families, friends and tourists rolling in with suitcases, viewed the fresh blooms on display which the Prudential sprouted only a couple days earlier. Passersby took photos of and with the botanical creations or stopped to take a look after shopping at a nearby store. Others who visited the Prudential solely for the display started in numerical order, at the entrance of the Prudential from Boylston Street.
Loudoun Times-Mirror · Purcellville, VA
Nearby: Purcellville, VAAs nearly 60 people displaced from Purcellville East Apartments enter the third week since they were relocated from their homes, county, state and federal leaders are working alongside the nonprofit community to remedy the situation as soon as possible, according…
The Journal · Inwood, WV
Nearby: Inwood, WVBerkeley County bus driver Todd Frye celebrated 40 years of safely transporting students, earning recognition from Inwood Early Learning Academy for his dedication, kindness and lasting impact on generations of local families and children.
The Journal · Charles Town, WV
Nearby: Charles Town, WVEastern Panhandle residents gathered in Charles Town for a Veterans Day rally organized by Eastern Panhandle Indivisible, calling attention to the challenges veterans face, including inadequate support, untreated trauma and concerns about their treatment by the military. Participants, many with…
Culpeper Star-Exponent · Haymarket, VA
Nearby: Haymarket, VASherry Weakley found a Lone Star tick on her thigh after attending a farmers' market in Haymarket. She and her partner joked about it giving her alpha-gal syndrome.
The Journal · Ranson, WV
Nearby: Ranson, WVVirginia Ann Martens, 83, formerly of Kearneysville, WV passed away from complications endured from a lengthy illness on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, WV.