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Hilary Duff Adds MD Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds MD Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Adds MD Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Adds MD Show To Comeback Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! Introducing Daily Voice Events! Introducing Daily Voice Events!
Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Up Downtown Shop From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Up Downtown Shop From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Up Downtown Shop
From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Up Downtown Shop No more packing up when the season ends for one Virginia chocolatier who spent years waiting for a kitchen to call her own. The Chocolate Palette has officially opened its permanent home at 212A Loudoun St. SE in downtown Leesburg, where owner Cheryl June is serving up European-style sipping chocolates, handcrafted desserts and the Danish pancakes that helped launch her business eight years ago. The town celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 17. For June, getting there took a much longer route. A military wife and mother, June developed her love of baking while l…

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Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs' Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs' Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs'
Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs' A new artificial intelligence system is taking flight over Virginia, and one congressman wants it grounded. Rep. Don Beyer called on the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday, Sept. 21, to immediately suspend SMART, a new AI-supported air traffic management system that began limited operations that day in the airspace around Washington, DC. “The FAA should not use my constituents as guinea pigs for an unproven AI air traffic control system,” Beyer said. The Northern Virginia Democrat, whose district includes Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, raised the alarm as federal transpo…

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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 MD Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 MD Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 MD Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 2 MD Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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$27M Makeover Sets Stage As Two-Building Virginia Office Portfolio Changes Hands $27M Makeover Sets Stage As Two-Building Virginia Office Portfolio Changes Hands $27M Makeover Sets Stage As Two-Building Virginia Office Portfolio Changes Hands
$27M Makeover Sets Stage As Two-Building Virginia Office Portfolio Changes Hands A pair of prominent Virginia office buildings have new owners after a $27 million overhaul helped breathe new life into the properties. The 466,230-square-foot portfolio at 1676 International Drive and 8260 Greensboro Drive in Tysons was acquired by Cummings Capital Partners and JSB Capital Group, JLL Capital Markets announced on Monday, Sept. 21. JLL represented the seller in the deal and arranged acquisition financing for the buyers. The company did not disclose the sale price or financing amount. The portfolio includes two very different buildings: a 309,318-square-foot, 13-story tower …

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Maryland Man Squeezes Mom's Hand On Command Week After Crash Left Him Critically Hurt Maryland Man Squeezes Mom's Hand On Command Week After Crash Left Him Critically Hurt Maryland Man Squeezes Mom's Hand On Command Week After Crash Left Him Critically Hurt
Maryland Man Squeezes Mom's Hand On Command Week After Crash Left Him Critically Hurt A squeeze of his mother’s hand meant everything after a brutal week for the family of a 21-year-old Maryland man fighting for his life. Tristan Archer Roush, who lives in Baltimore and is from Abingdon, remained in critical condition at Shock Trauma on Monday, Sept. 21, one week after he was severely injured in a crash and flown to the hospital. But his family received an encouraging sign Monday morning. Roush squeezed his mother Michele’s hand on voice command and also moved his toes and shoulders when asked, according to his brother, Chayse Roush. Doctors also successfully removed a mon…

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Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BWI Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BWI Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BWI Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How BWI Fared The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…

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Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home
Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home A rare marble bust found left outside in a British garden designed by renowned artists from Massachusetts more than 170 years ago failed to sell at auction, the BBC reported.  Chorley’s Auctioneers offered the 1854 sculpture for sale in Gloucester on Tuesday, Sept. 15. It was expected to bring $24,000 (£18,000), but no one bought it. The bust shows Daphne, known in Greek mythology as Apollo’s first love. Its Latin inscription reads, "Harriet Hosmer me fecit Romae." That means, "Harriet Hosmer made me in Rome". An undated photo of Harriet Goodhue Hosmer. The acclaimed sculptor l…

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MD Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why MD Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why MD Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why
MD Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…

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Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In MD, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In MD, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In MD, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In MD, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …

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No Juice For The Chick: Maryland Restaurant's Long-Awaited Opening Delayed Again No Juice For The Chick: Maryland Restaurant's Long-Awaited Opening Delayed Again No Juice For The Chick: Maryland Restaurant's Long-Awaited Opening Delayed Again
No Juice For The Chick: Maryland Restaurant's Long-Awaited Opening Delayed Again Maryland, we have a problem. Chicken Salad Chick was preparing to finally open its long-awaited Olney restaurant on Wednesday, Sept. 23, complete with five days of giveaways and free food for some of its earliest customers. There’s just one fairly important thing missing. Electricity. The owners of the new restaurant at 18209 Village Center Drive in the Olney Village Center announced that the grand opening has been delayed until at least mid-October because they are still waiting for power. And they aren't hiding their frustration. “Olney Chick Friends...WE HAVE A PROBLEM,” owners Jim S…

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