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The sign is up at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, which is expected to open by the end of summer 2024 at Federal Plaza in Rockville. Kura is splitting the former Chuy's space with Torchy's Tacos. Asked for an update, a Torchy's spokesperson says only that they are still scheduled for a fall 2024 opening; there is still not an official opening date on the calendar. The windows at Kura remain covered, so we can't yet get a sneak peek at the progress inside, which is to include sushi conveyor belts and KuraBot robots.

One or more auto parts thieves hit several parking lots outside Rockville apartment complexes over the night between August 20 and 21, 2024. The properties impacted were all in the vicinity of Randolph Road. Parts were stolen from vehicles parked at the Village Square West and Lerner Oxford Square apartments, and at the Bethesda Park condominiums. Thieves are typically looking for airbags and catalytic converters. Police recommend installing a steering wheel device like The Club to discourage the former, and having your catalytic converter etched to ward off the latter.

WASHINGTON - Students in Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County headed back to school on Monday. School officials in the nation’s capital and in Maryland’s two most populous counties say enhancing the educational experience for students and increasing student safety are priorities this year. In...

Northern Virginia boasts a vibrant coffee culture that caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences. From bustling urban neighborhoods to charming suburban enclaves, the region is home to an impressive array of coffee shops, each with its own unique character and offerings. Whether you're a dedicated coffee aficionado seeking the perfect espresso or someone who enjoys the cozy atmosphere of a local café, Northern Virginia has something to offer. The coffee shops here are more than just places to grab a quick caffeine fix; they are community hubs where locals gather to work, socialize, and unwind.

The Patriots finish their 2024 preseason schedule with a road game in Landover, Maryland, to play the Washington Commanders on what is looking like a nearly perfect night. The last two games against the Panthers and the Eagles were anything but, with rain making the game more difficult for the players to perform well and the coaches to evaluate the team.

MANASSAS PARK, Va. — A judge has ruled Naresh Bhatt be held without bond during a hearing in court Monday morning. A judge said Bhatt was considered a flight risk following his arrest for disposing a body last week. The judge also said he posed a danger to the community.

CNHED has launched the DCSmallBizHelp website to help small businesses find and navigate the District's resources, services, and programs, and to strengthen connections with small businesses. The post D.C. Nonprofit’s Website Designed to Aid Small Firms appeared first on The Washington Informer.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A person was injured after a crash that involved a private vehicle and a Fairfax County school bus Monday, according to Fairfax County police. Crews were called to the intersection of Vale Road and Fox Mill Road at around 6:44 a.m. The driver of the private vehicle received minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital in non-life-threatening condition, officials said.

A beloved children’s park in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood has been closed indefinitely at the request of the U.S. Secret Service to enhance security around the home of Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance.

With the Washington Capitals celebrating their 50th anniversary, NoVa Caps is summarizing each of the previous 49 seasons, from earliest to most recent. The 1977-78 season was the fourth NHL season for the Washington Capitals. Their record in 1977-78 was 17-49-14 in 80 games for 48 points which was fifth...

Last year we let you know that Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company (5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd in Olney) would be launching Fallen Oak Distilling. Scheduled to open this fall, Fallen Oak will deliver an “exquisite range of spirits, meticulously crafted for the discerning palate” that will also come with a “hidden cocktail experience.”

Soomin Kim’s Korean restaurant tours in Annandale have been selling out since she launched Virginialicious earlier this year. The tours bring people to four to six restaurants within walking distance of one another, where they can sample different kinds of Korean specialties while learning about Korean cuisine and culinary history.

Bring the family to participate in a workshop for children feauturing a storytime and creating their own clay sculptures. Play and Thrive DC will present the inspiring tale of "Look, Look, Look at Sculpture," which follows the adventures of three curious mice as they explore a museum filled with magnificent sculptures. Participants will learn about the creative process of making sculptures and choose to replicate a sculpture from a set of beautifully illustrated sculpture cards or dive into the freedom of creating their own unique designs. With clay and sculpting tools at their disposal, they will explore various techniques of molding, shaping, and detailing their pieces.

With no football team to tailgate for and a campus located in the heart of a major city, GW is not your typical party school. While GW students are not afforded the preeminent Greek Life scenes and boatloads of darties often found at state schools, they do have the D.C. nightlife scene at their fingertips. But navigating the trials and tribulations of partying in the District is no easy feat for fresh college students.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — It's back to class for Montgomery County Public School's 160,000 students, the largest school district in the state of Maryland. Students were greeted with a lot of excitement as the poms team, dance team , and band all performed a show for students as they walked into Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, Maryland. This year MCPS is launching a transportation hotline for parents to call if they have any issues with their kid's bus. We spoke with new superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor about it and why the District is adding it.

(CNN) — The Northern Virginia community that rallied to raise awareness and demand answers when a 28-year-old woman was reported missing earlier this month is now coming together to remember the young mother, while her husband faces charges in connection with her disappearance.

One way or another, Lauren Fisher is sticking around Del Ray. Fisher started her first one-year term as president of the Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) at the height of the pandemic in 2021. Since then she’s rebuilt the association’s offerings, with virtual and distance-related neighborhood events transitioning back to in-person get-togethers. Those live in-person events include monthly first Thursday neighborhood parties on Mount Vernon Avenue, bar crawls, contests, farmer’s markets, a Halloween parade and festivals that bring tens of thousands of people to the neighborhood.

Jacob Young had two hits, including an RBI double to highlight a three-run seventh inning, helping the visiting Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Sunday to salvage the finale of a three-game series. Washington is 7-4 against Atlanta this year and is guaranteed to win the season series against the Braves for the first time since 2017. The Nationals' decisive uprising, which broke a 1-1 tie, came against relievers Luke Jackson (4-3) and Aaron Bummer and was aided by some shaky Atlanta defense. Washington's Keibert Ruiz reached on an error by second baseman Whit Merrifield and went to third on a single by Drew Millas, who then advanced to second on a passed ball. Ruiz scored on a wild pitch and Young added his RBI double. CJ Abrams followed with an RBI single that glanced off Merrifield's glove. Abrams singled home an insurance run in the ninth. Washington starter DJ Herz allowed only one hit -- a second-inning single by Orlando Arcia -- in five scoreless innings. He walked three and struck out eight. Herz has allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of his past seven starts, with 42 strikeouts over 34 1/3 innings. Jacob Barnes (8-2) allowed the tying run but was the beneficiary of the seventh-inning rally. Eduardo Salazar pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings, and Kyle Finnegan worked the final 1 1/3 innings to earn his 32nd save of the season. Atlanta starter Reynaldo Lopez pitched six innings and allowed one run on three hits to go along with three walks and seven strikeouts. The Nationals scored a run in the first. James Wood drew a one-out walk and advanced to third when Luis Garcia Jr. singled. Wood scored when Andres Chaparro grounded into a double play, with Garcia getting in a rundown long enough to allow the run to score. Atlanta, which was limited to three hits, tied the game at 1-1 in the sixth when Matt Olson hit a 429-foot homer to center field, his 22nd long ball of 2024, against Barnes. Atlanta's Michael Harris II was hit by a pitch on the left wrist in the first. He was replaced by Jarred Kelenic as a precautionary move in the fifth after experiencing soreness. --Field Level Media.

The Flint Hill Huskies begin the 2024 volleyball in a position the girls high-school team has been in for a long time now - defending state champions. The Huskies won last season's Division I private-school state championship for the 12th time in program history and the sixth time overall. Flint Hill also finished 33-3 last fall and begins the new campaign with a 13-match winning streak.