“Our galleries, exhibits, and experiences are ready to welcome you back!” National Museum of the Marine Corps announced. “We can’t wait to see you!”
The museum will reopen to the public on Wednesday, November 13 at 9 a.m., following a federal government shutdown that temporarily closed its galleries.
When my wife and I walked into the lobby, the holiday spirit hit us right away. The halls are decked, a big Christmas tree shines in the center, and the sound of carols fills the room. As we sat down to dinner, she looked around and said, “This just feels like Christmas.” And she was right — it did.
If you’ve seen the 1954 movie, you’ll recognize the story. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis are Army buddies turned entertainers who cross paths with the Haynes sisters, Betty and Judy. There’s romance, comedy, and plenty of old-fashioned charm as the two acts head north to put on a show — and maybe fall in love along the way.
The city of Manassas Park wants everyone to celebrate its new $35 million Virginia Railway Express parking garage — but it doesn’t want anyone to see what happened inside it just two weeks after the ribbon cutting.
When Potomac Local asked to view photos or reports documenting the vandalism and “donuts” that occurred inside the brand-new garage, the city refused. The Police Department cited an exemption under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), claiming the incident is part of “an active criminal investigation” and that releasing the records would “interfere” with it.
“Most of us rely heavily on our phones, which is why Virginians should have access to a safe, secure form of mobile identification on the devices they use all the time,” Secretary of Transportation W. Sheppard Miller III said. “The Virginia Mobile ID option protects your identity and privacy in the digital age, keeping you in control of what information you share.”
“The Commonwealth has long been a leader in innovation and Virginia Mobile ID is the latest example of how we’re modernizing services for residents,” DMV Commissioner Dr. Gerald Lackey stated. “Over the next few months, we’ll continue expanding mobile ID acceptance with partners, while adding new functionality, such as digital wallet integration.”
The meeting comes as the Potomac District continues to be at the center of countywide debates, including the proposed data center development behind the Four Seasons retirement community in Dumfries. That project has drawn a federal lawsuit and intense community opposition. Potomac Local News reported that Board Chair Deshundra Jefferson called the lawsuit “an act of intimidation,” underscoring growing tensions around growth and land use decisions in the district.
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“As we honor our veterans, we must move beyond ceremonial gratitude,” Dr. Lorita “Rita” C. Daniels announced. “Service requires action. It requires accountability. It requires leadership grounded in real experience and a commitment to listening before legislating. I am running for the U.S. Senate because Virginians deserve a leader who is present, who pays attention, and who stands up for people, not political agendas.”
“This is not about bureaucracy. This is about people,” Daniels said. “We must ensure that every veteran has timely access to high-quality care, that oversight is strong, that caregivers are supported, and that taxpayer investments are used transparently and responsibly. That is leadership.”
“The White House is committed to making that happen,” The Center Square reported. “We are currently exploring all legal options to get that done.”
“The president made it clear that he wants to make it happen, so his team of economic advisers is looking into it,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt added.
