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5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 11: Veterans Day

Mini-bites of news to start your morning.

1. Veterans Day Service

Honor those who have served by attending a memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and Greenbelt Road. .

  2. Blues Festival

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The fourth annual  is taking place from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ritchie Coliseum. There will be music, dancing, food and vendors, and a moment to honor veterans, who are encouraged to wear their uniforms.

3. Calling All Veterans

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If you're proud of your loved one who has served, show it by sharing a video or photo of that person in uniform .

4. Closures and Travel

If you're not sure what offices and agencies are closed today, or what the deal is with Metro for Veterans Day, .

5. Weather

It'll be a sunny Veterans Day with a high near 52 degrees, but windy. Winds will die down by the evening, with a low near 32 degrees.


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