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A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia as a mix of freezing rain and sleet is expected to move into the region on Friday, potentially impacting travel during the afternoon and evening hours.

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Maryland

Wednesday’s Christmas Eve Powerball drawing ended a record-breaking jackpot run and produced more than 136,000 winning tickets in Maryland, including a $100,000 winner in Annapolis, a $50,000 winning ticket sold at a 7-Eleven on Frederick Road in Germantown, and a $50,000 sold at the Safeway in Wheaton. Full details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)


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“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”

Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.


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The creator behind one of Netflix’s biggest global hits has deep roots right here in Montgomery County. Season five of Emily in Paris debuted on December 18 and has already cemented itself as one of Netflix’s top shows. The series was created by Darren Star, who grew up in Montgomery County before going on to become one of the most influential television creators of his generation.

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