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Visit to Virginia’s Dinosaur Land is a retro trip through time
If you saw a 35-foot Tyrannosaurus rex standing by the road, would you pull the car over for a better look? Back in 1963, Shenandoah Valley entrepreneur Joseph Geraci bet the answer would be yes – and his bet paid off. Geraci planted five enormous fiberglass dinosaurs at the...
Chicken salad chain sets opening date for Idylwood location, first in Northern Virginia
If you live in the Falls Church area and enjoy chicken salad, you’re in luck. Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant, is set to open its first D.C area location in Idylwood in two weeks. Chicken Salad Chick will celebrate its grand opening at...
New in NoVa: The Salty Donut planning first Virginia location
A new doughnut shop is headed to Northern Virginia. It’s called The Salty Donut and it will be the first location in the commonwealth for the growing brand. The Salty Donut is taking a roughly 3,200 s.f. space in the Mosaic District in Fairfax. The spot was previously a pet supplies store.
WOWorks Rebrands Zoup! to Z!Eats
Z!Eats Features Wider Variety of Fresh Menu Options Curated to Appeal to Gen Z. Zoup!, the fast-casual brand focused on wholesome, innovative soups, is rebranding as Z!Eats with an expanded menu and redesigned kitchen. The Zoup! rebranding aims to showcase a wider variety of fresh menu options, and provide a more efficient and enjoyable customer experience, says Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks, which acquired the brand in 2022.
Young writers ‘electrify’ judges in Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative contest
Have you ever heard the story of “Super Electricity Boy” and how he saved the mayor?. If not, then you have not read the story written by Luke Gulick, 10, of Warrenton. Gulick was one of 25 children from around the region between the ages of 5 and 13 that answered the call from The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, or NOVEC, to create a story centered around electricity.
Beautiful New Mural at Lake Anne Elementary School
This new, captivating art piece titled Water and Warmth features aquatic creatures, woodland animals, mandalas, and children. Mural Masters, Inc artists, Shawn James and Charles Lawrance worked over a few weeks and completed the artwork at the end of June. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony is August 15 at 3pm, located at Lake Anne Elementary School. Please join us!
First look inside Ashburn’s new Matsu Poke & Sushi
It was just the other day that The Burn reported about Matsu Poke & Sushi unveiling its menu. Now we’ve got more details on the restaurant coming to Ashburn and a first look inside. Located at the Cameron Chase Village Center, the restaurant appears to be fast casual in...
Casting Announced For Final Week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented live onstage August 1–4. The plays are Ode to Us and I by Audrey Hunter (age 18, from Dallas, TX); Meet Me Here by Sydney Tate (age 17, from Aldie, VA), and Still Life by Leo Eigen (age 16, from New York, NY).
Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in Annandale
Bring your furry friend to a Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Doggy games and contests – Show off your pup’s skills in a friendly costume competition. Sign up here. Meet...
Theatre News: ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ Leads Workhouse Arts Center’s New Performing Arts Season
Tickets are on sale now for our new season of theater performances. Every season gets better and better (did we mention that we are a multiple Helen Hayes Awards nominee?). Don’t miss out! Buy your tickets in advance. Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. By Steve Rosen and Gordon Greenberg.
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