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Churchill Downs record results fine, but more work ahead
After record quarterly results, it would be natural for Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen to take a victory lap. Churchill Downs Wednesday reported revenue of $890.7 million and EBITDA of $444.8 million, both records, for 2Q24. “We are demonstrating that we can deliver strong returns on the strategic choices and...
JD Vance Resides in Proximity to an LGBTQ+ Bar in a Gayborhood of Washington D.C.
When I first heard about J.D. Vance, the Appalachian LARPer and Republican candidate for Vice President, I didn’t think we had anything in common. However, recent news reports have shed light on surprising similarities between us. It turns out that Vance lives in a gayborhood in the D.C. area and even brought baked goods to a trans friend after their top surgery.
B-CC High teacher’s lawsuit alleging false accusations of racism to continue
A Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teacher’s lawsuit alleging he was falsely accused of racism is moving forward after a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge denied a motion to dismiss the case against B-CC Principal Shelton Mooney and the county school board. Now B-CC teacher Daniel Engler and his attorneys...
‘Pretty cool’: Metallica tours Alexandria vinyl record pressing plant the band bought
Metallica’s heavy metal music has been heard all over the world for 43 years — and they recently got their first tour of the Alexandria, Virginia, record pressing plant they own. Last year, when Metallica invested in Furnace Record Pressing, they gained a majority interest in the plant,...
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
Fredericksburg has a new director of economic development and tourism. Josh Summits was hired to replace Bill Freehling, whose 10-year tenure ended June 25. Summits, a Pennsylvania native, was the business development manager in Stafford County, where he worked since 2019. He’s spent 15 years working in urban development, community revitalization, and economic development. He begins working in Fredericksburg in mid-August.
Former art gallery being considered for apartments, co-work space and restaurant
Multi-use buildout could take two years; developer may close in September. LURAY, July 25 — A Washington, D.C.-based developer executed a contract on June 10 for the right to purchase the three-story, brick structure at 15 Campbell Ave., formally the site of a local art gallery for more than two decades. A 90-day “study period” will be ending shortly after Labor Day. If plans proceed, the building’s nearly 34,000 square feet will be renovated and converted to apartments, co-work space, a restaurant, gym and music venue, according to plans presented to the Luray Council during its work session on Monday.
Visitors Advised to Use Caution After Signs of Microcystin Are Reported at Local Lakes
Montgomery Parks urges patrons to use caution when recreating on or near Lake Needwood and Lake Frank located within Rock Creek Regional Park due to potential risks associated with high levels of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Water samples from both lakes are currently being evaluated by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to determine if levels are harmful. Visual indicators including discolored water and algal mats have been observed in portions of both lakes. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) can produce dangerous levels of toxic microcystin.
Local High Schools Now Featured in New NCAA 25 Video Game Thanks to Kind Resident
Local resident Ron Diehl, who runs the @ghs_sports_snaps account on instagram, highlighting athletics for Gaithersburg High School, wanted to give the kids something cool they can enjoy over the summer– so he used the Team Builder feature in the new NCAA 25 video game to create local high school (and college) teams that are downloadable in the game.
Jamaican Independence and Emancipation Anniversaries in the Spotlight in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, DC – This coming Sunday, July 28, will be a red-letter day for Jamaicans in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland, who are gearing up for a momentous celebration of the island’s Independence. Also on the cards for the special service of thanksgiving – a celebration of the...
PQA Diverse Quality Leaders Program receives ASAE Power of Associations Gold Award
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has received a 2024 Power of Associations Gold Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for the PQA Diverse Quality Leaders Program. The PQA Diverse Quality Leaders Program helps individuals at various career stages become leaders in health care...
The Story Behind Shark Tooth Island: Hollis Marsh, Currioman Bay, and Nomini Creek
Last week, the remote and disappearing Shark Tooth Island was our most-clicked headline. We wrote about a research team from the University of Mary Washington who is studying this special island in the Potomac. But the sandbar, or “island,” has an even bigger backstory. Most charts show it as Hollis...
Police identify man killed in triple shooting in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it has identified the man killed in the Northwest D.C. shooting. Police said that at about 9:30 p.m., they responded to the 600 block of O Street for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men who […]
DMV Empanadas Opens Next Week
DMV Empanadas at 560 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center has announced it will hold its soft opening on Monday, July 29. DMV Empanadas was previously located at 113 E Diamond Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. The restaurant features over 25 flavors of empanadas, including bacon & cheese, cheeseburger, and Old Bay shrimp. According to an Instagram post, the restaurant will also servce Chicken Milanese, and Broaster Chicken, and Lomo Saltado.
Open Date Set for Amazon Fresh on Shady Grove Road
Amazon Fresh at 15790 Shady Grove Rd. in Gaithersburg will open on Thursday, August 8, according to an Amazon spokesperson. “This will be the eighth Amazon Fresh store in the DMV region. The Gaithersburg store will feature the same wide selection, great prices, and convenient shopping experience that customers have come to appreciate from Amazon Fresh,” the company said in an email.
Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream is Coming to Clarksburg
Mimi’s Handmade ice cream is coming to Clarksburg Premium Outlets, taking over the location that was recently home to Melt Cafe and Gelato Bar next to Starbucks. This will be Mimi’s Handmade’s fifth location overall and third in Montgomery County with current locations in Rockville’s Federal Plaza and inside The Heights Food Hall in Chevy Chase. An opening date is not yet available for the Clarksburg Outlets location, but signage is now up in the windows of the store (photo below).
Founding Farmers to Open This Winter
Founding Farmers has announced it will open this winter in Alexandria. The restaurant, which is majority-owned by family farmers, will be opening in the new development at Oakville Triangle, between Del Ray and Potomac Yard. A specific opening date is not yet available, and much of the new neighborhood is...
Alexandria Police say man broke into Potomac Yard &Pizza, stole a TV and ate a pizza while he was there
No arrest has been made, but the Alexandria Police Department is investigating a connection between a break-in at a restaurant in Potomac Yard and a nearby apartment complex earlier this month. The incidents occurred in the evening and early morning hours of June 30 and July 1, according to a...
Current Best Buy Space “Coming Available February 1st, 2025”
The Best Buy space located at 15750 Shady Grove Rd. in Gaithersburg’s 270 Center will be “coming available” on February 1st 2025, according to commercial real estate brokerage klnb. This would be approximately thirty years after the store initially opened the location in the mid 90s. klnb...
The Alexandria Film Festival Presents "The Arc of Oblivion"
The Alexandria Film festival is hosting a screening of “The Arc of Oblivion” to commemorate the 275thanniversary of the city of Alexandria. The screening will be Friday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyceum (201 S. Washington St). “The Arc of Oblivion” is a documentary by Ian...
Dressing for the future: DC-area nonprofit asks for donations of professional clothing
Job hunting is stressful enough, but for the participants in a local program aimed at fighting homelessness, not having appropriate clothes for interviews and the first few days at work can be doubly tough. That’s why Friendship Place’s AimHire program is putting out the call for donations. The nonprofit recently...
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