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Third dog death under investigation after stay at pet store in Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is investigating the death of a third dog after a stay at the PetSmart PetsHotel in Potomac Yard. The agency was originally contacted on July 1, 2024, regarding the death of a dog while being boarded at the PetSmart PetsHotel located at 3351 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA. There has been an active investigation to determine what led to the dog’s passing. An autopsy was an animal autopsy done. The results have yet to be determined.
Alexandria’s Summer Sidewalk Sale and Restaurant Week return next month
Alexandria’s Summer Sidewalk Sale is returning to Old Town and Del Ray next month, followed shortly by Alexandria Restaurant Week. The annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, according to Visit Alexandria. The streets around Old Town and Del Ray will likely be lined with local boutiques setting up shop outside of their storefronts and offering discounted summer merchandise. A list of participating shops is available online.
Free scoops and specials for National Ice Cream Day in D.C.
It's National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. Here's where to find free and BOGO scoops and specials around D.C.Why it matters: Most national food holidays are fake — lookin' at you, Crouton Day — but Ice Cream Day is 1) universally loved, and 2) officially signed into existence by President Reagan in 1984.Just say YES to these specials.🍾 Tipsy Scoop (Penn Quarter): The "ice cream barlour" is giving away 50 free scoops of the new Spiked Cherry Limeade Sorbet to first customers.Ⓜ️ Metrobar (Brentwood): A Sunday ice cream social (12-6pm) combines frozen treats from local vendors, food trucks, a beer...
Smithsonian Black History Museum Spotlights Mary McLeod Bethune
Get the top stories of the day around the DMV. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will open a new exhibition, “Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism” on Friday. The 640-square foot exhibition explores the legacy of Bethune...
New weekend getaways for food lovers
Dreaming of a summer escape? You don't need a flight to feel transported at one of these new getaways fit for food lovers — all under 150 miles from D.C.The big picture: Several inns and B&Bs with a foodie focus are popping up in the region, plus some exciting new culinary (and poolside!) draws at old favorites. Good Fortune rooftop lounge. Photo: Courtesy of Hotel HeronHotel Heron, Alexandria8 miles from D.C.Take a staycation in Old Town's strapping 134-room hotel, a high-design remake of a 1920s property that opened in June. Curated in-room bars allow guests to mix drinks in their...
Dunkin’ Donuts to open in August
Dunkin’ Donuts is expected to open on Columbia Pike in Annandale the first week of August, according to the general contractor working on renovating the building. The shop will offer the same items as any other Dunkin’ Donuts: donuts, coffee, latte, espresso, frozen drinks, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and muffins.
Sweet Sweet Kitchen Expands Again With Second D.C. Location
Sweet Sweet Kitchen, which specializes in cuisine from Jamaica and Sierra Leone, has once again expanded and opened a second D.C. location at 2427 Minnesota Ave. SE, according to PoPville. According to the restaurant’s Instagram account, the grand opening celebration occurred on July 1st. Sweet Sweet Kitchen began as...
Tysons Top Doctors and Top Dentists
Find Communicative, Compassionate Doctors and Quality, Top-Notch Dental Care in the Community of Tysons with this cream of the crop selection of area Doctors and Dentists. Choose to follow your favorites on social media to get live updates of their practices. Top Doctor – Cosmetic Medicine. Dr. Dennis Faludi.
Kapow Buddy opening at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Is coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It's the latest in a long line of Chipotle-style fast-casual bowl restaurants. This time, the theme cuisine is Thai. Your imagination will suggest to you that a grain base will be loaded with vegetables, proteins, and Thai cuisine toppings, and - incredibly - your hunch is correct. In fact, Westfield says in its promotion of the restaurant that "Kapow Buddy is eager to introduce their famous Thai food in the 'Bowl Style' to offer customers a variety of choices including grains, proteins, toppings, and more." When it opens, look for Kapow Buddy on Level 1 in the Old Navy wing.
Here are the 2024 Rammy Award winners
The 2024 RAMMY Awards, D.C.'s annual hospitality industry honors, just announced winners for New Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, and more. Why it matters: The RAMMYs are like a local version of the James Beard Awards, highlighting some of the best dining and drinking spots in the city alongside their owners and star employees.Between the lines: Winners in most categories are selected by an anonymous panel of judges in the food media and hospitality industry, and must be dues-paying members of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (which is why you may not see some notable names).The...
Black Restaurant Week Is In Full Swing In Washington, D.C. And Baltimore
DMV foodies get ready, Black Restaurant Week Is Here. Black Restaurant Week, a multi-city tour highlighting Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, and caterers, has kicked off in Washington, D.C., the Metro area, and Baltimore. Black Restaurant Week will showcase more than 30 Black-owned restaurants. This year’s list features a variety of...
Shelter Announce Northeast Headlining Dates
Shelter announced a four-date run of headlining dates for September on their Instagram. Yes, I can see the gears turning in your head going “I know the name Shelter, but I can’t remember from where.” Well, to remind you, Shelter is the Hare Krishna-based band from Youth of Today vocalist Ray Cappo that he started in the early ‘90s. Once they started banning Hare Krishnas from airports, I guess the religion needed a new way to spread their message, and hardcore punk seemed like the next most viable option.
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