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Loudoun-based Brewery will close its doors in June
Unfortunate news as a Loudoun County brewery announces that it will be closing its doors. The Craft of Brewing in Ashburn anticipates its last day in operation will be June 8. The Craft of Brewing is located on Ashburn Crossing Drive off Loudoun County Parkway, just north of Gloucester Parkway.
Northern Virginia Woofie’s host ‘Paws in the Park’ pet adoption event at Wolf Trap
Owners of six Woofie’s franchises in Northern Virginia are hosting a “Paws in the Park” pet adoption event tomorrow (Saturday) at Wolf Trap National Park. Participating Woofie’s include Reston/Herndon, Ashburn-Leesburg, McLean, Western Loudoun, South Riding-Aldie and Fairfax. Woofie’s mobile pet services include dog walking, grooming, nail trimming, Bed ‘n Biscuit pet stays, overnight and daytime pet sitting, and other personalized services for area pet owners.
Turtle Crossing: Maryland Drivers Asked To Be Alert This Breeding Season
CALIFORNIA, Md. – As turtle breeding season approaches, Maryland residents are urged to exercise caution on the roads and aid these slow-moving creatures in their journey where possible. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources calls for drivers to give turtles a “brake” as they cross roads to reach their breeding and nesting sites.
Yelp!’s 100 best barbecue joints includes 4 in the DC area
D.C.-area diners have easy access to what Yelp! reviewers consider some of the best barbecue joints in the county. Four restaurants in the region landed on the site’s list of top 100 barbecue spots in the U.S. The list is based on user reviews, and weren’t just based on...
Three days to fish free in Maryland
CECIL COUNTY — Maryland Department of Natural Resources is opening the state’s fishing to anyone June 1, June 8 and July 4, even those without a fishing license. This is a great way to explore fishing — or introduce someone new to the sport — without the need for registration or trout stamps either. All anglers, regardless of license status, must obey the state’s laws on catch limits and size. Go online to https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/ for details. To learn about what fish are in season and how to identify each go to https://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/fishfacts-index.aspx.
Tysons Corner Center to kick off summer with grand opening for new garden
Fresh produce, good dogs and live music are coming to the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center this summer. The mall has announced an extensive lineup of events for the next few months, highlighted by the introduction of the Giving Garden, a 500-square-foot urban farm that was installed on the Plaza Wednesday night (May 15).
Notes: D.C. artist chosen for next spring’s public art at Alexandria’s Waterfront Park
🌦️ Today’s weather: Expect a slight chance of showers after 2pm with a partly sunny sky and a high near 75. The east wind will blow at 3 to 7 mph, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Friday night, showers will be mainly after 2am with a low around 59 and a southeast wind at 5 to 7 mph. There’s an 80 percent chance of precipitation and new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.
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