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Falls Church News Briefs: July 25-31, 2024
F.C. Ellie Bird Restaurant Named Region’s ‘Best New’. Ellie Bird in Falls Church was honored as the “Best New Restaurant of the Year” among the 2024 Restaurant Association of the D.C. Region’s RAMMY Awards this week. The Falls Church Office of Economic Development hailed the news, saying the restaurant “is celebrated as a standout in the City, winning over diners with its innovative menu and inviting ambiance. This new gem in our Little City has established a lofty culinary excellence and creativity standard.” The restaurant blends contemporary European and Asian cuisines.
F.C. Push for Accessory Dwellings Has Kicked Off
A surprisingly large turnout of more than three dozen citizens at the Mary Riley Styles public library this Tuesday was introduced to the onset of a predicted six-month process to bring the City of Falls Church up to speed with neighboring jurisdictions on making the addition of “accessory dwellings” on existing single family home lots easier and more apt to happen.
Nature, Other Themes Abound in Fall Church Arts’ All Member Show
The Fall Church Arts Gallery is currently presenting part two of its All Member Show, this time with artists’ last names beginning M-Z. For an exhibition which is focused on presenting its members and not a particular topic, the show nonetheless has artworks which can be grouped into discernible interesting themes, including music, comics, and, in particular, nature.
Union Station cleanup: National Park Service removes anti-Israel graffiti left by protesters
The National Park Service says they're about 90% done cleaning the defaced statues and fountain in Columbus Circle in front of Union Station after thousands of pro-Palestine protesters vandalized the area.
'I was scared for my life': Woman who survived attack caught on video demands justice
WASHINGTON (7News) — The unmistakable scream of terror at the beginning of the video showing two girls attacking Kate Rios is a reminder to her of how quickly she can become a victim of a violent crime. On Sunday, Rios was walking from the Metro stop to a first...
Update: Ophelia’s Fish House Closed Thursday
Ophelia’s Fish House at 501 8th Street, SE, Barracks Row. Waiting to see if Ophelia’s Fish House on Barracks Row would close was like waiting for the other shoe to drop. The shoe dropped Thursday as sources confirmed that the day would be the restaurant’s last. For months the word on the street has been that Boxcar across from Eastern Market and Ophelia’s would close once their leases were up. Both restaurants were owned by the Hill Restaurant Group (HRG).
Trespasser incident causes train delays from Union Station to New Carrollton
WASHINGTON (7News) — Train riders should expect delays getting home on Amtrak and the MARC's Penn Line train due to police activity. As of 6:27, Amtrak officials confirm that they are operating with delays of 30 minutes or more for trains arriving to and departing from Washington's Union Station.
Local leaders push for lease negotiations to prevent loss of Leesburg non-profit
LEESBURG, Va. (7News) — UPDATE: 7News On Your Side with an update to a story we broke earlier this month about the future of a Northern Virginia non-profit that helps people with disabilities. The Arc of Loudoun is embroiled in a lease disagreement with its landlord, The Paxton Trust, that could lead to The Arc moving. Now, a group of local and regional leaders are speaking out, hoping both sides will return to talks. The Arc's lease runs out at the end of August.
The New Pop’s Bagels Promos a Friday Freebie — And More D.C. Openings
Despite the sweltering heat and many locals on vacation, new spots to eat and drink continue to open across D.C. this summer. Consider this your guide to all the new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have debuted in July 2024 so far. This list will be updated weekly. If there’s an opening in your neighborhood that we’ve missed, let us know at dc@eater.com.
Washington & Lee professor talks Salvador Dalí in segment of NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Washington and Lee University professor of art history Elliott King was featured in a July 18, 2024 segment of the popular NPR show “All Things Considered.”. The roughly two-minute segment played an interview with King from an earlier NPR article titled “An AI Salvador Dalí will answer any question when called on his famous ‘lobster phone.’” The article and subsequent radio segment focused on how the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to allow visitors to ask questions of the famed surrealist artist who died in 1989. Named “Ask Dalí,” this new museum installation features a copy of Dalí’s famous Lobster Telephone sculpture which visitors can pick up and ask a question. Dali’s AI-generated voice will respond with an answer using generative AI technology.
Arizona man sentenced in Jan. 6 riot remaining in prison during appeal
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AZFamily) — Edward Vallejo, a Phoenix man who is serving three years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack, lost an effort to get released pending an appeal in his case. Vallejo oversaw a “Quick Reaction Force” at a Virginia hotel that was...
CROOKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD TRIP DAY 3 PICTURES
The Crookston Middle School students, teachers, and chaperones wrapped up the tour of Washington D.C. before heading to Gettysburg to take in some more history. Pictures from the third day of the trip are below. 1 of 29.
Sens. Ossoff, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Servicemembers Access VA Disability Benefits During Transition to Civilian Life
Washington D.C. —U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing a bipartisan bill to help servicemembers more easily access VA benefits as they leave the Armed Forces. This week, Sens. Ossoff and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to help veterans file post-discharge disability claims and more quickly establish contact with accredited VA representatives.
VIDEO: Suspect sets his neighbor's apartment door on fire in DC
WASHINGTON - D.C. Fire and EMS are investigating a suspect for arson after he set a neighbor's apartment door on fire in Northeast. According to D.C. police, a man has been charged with threatening neighbors with a knife. That same man is under investigation for setting his neighbor's door on fire in an apartment building in Northeast.
Merged Companies Are Subject to $1 Million D.C. Recordation Tax
Law’s plain text shows merger certificate is deed, court says. A property management company was denied about a $1 million recordation tax refund because a taxable transfer of real property occurred between it and a related entity, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals said Thursday. Vornado 3040 M...
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