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Home Contractor In Virginia Claims $2.2M Lottery Jackpot After String Of Bad Luck
If at first you don't succeed...A contractor in Virginia is smiling his way to the bank after winning more than $2 million playing a Lottery game online.Woodbridge resident Brent Butler told Lottery officials he was ready to give up after having little luck playing games, though he decided to give …
A Home Contractor In Virginia Claims A $2.2 Million Lottery Jackpot After A Run Of Bad Luck
A Virginia contractor is smiling his way to the bank after winning almost $2 million in an online lottery game. Brent Butler, a Woodbridge resident, told Lottery officials he was ready to give up after having little luck playing the games, but he decided to give it another shot. Butler’s...
Step into this barn-inspired modern farmhouse in the Virginia countryside
Surrounded by mature trees, this elegant farmhouse designed by Donald Lococo Architects is nestled on sprawling farmland in McLean, Virginia. The site design incorporates one of Virginia’s disappearing population of barns, an American staple, and the new house references rural architecture. Site walls and the first floor of rustic field stone contrast the second story’s white board and batten dormer walls and rafter tails.
‘Find your big dog energy’: Waived adoption fees for all big dogs at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is waiving adoption fees for all big dogs over 40 lbs for the entire month of August. “Find your BIG DOG energy!” the shelter stated in a Facebook post. Big dog adopters will also get a free, large-sized plush dog bed while supplies […]
Charles resident to appear in new Apple TV show
Dwayne Alistair Thomas, a Swan Point resident, is set to appear on the international stage with a recurring role in the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey,” which premiered this week. He will appear in four episodes of the show. This marks a significant milestone in his acting career and brings a bit of Southern Maryland to the massive streaming platform. “This has been a big leap forward in regards...
Tour Company Showcases Alexandria’s Black History
John Taylor Chapman founded the Manumission Tour Company in 2016 to educate tourists about Alexandria's rich Black history, including the city's slave trading operations and the Underground Railroad. The post Tour Company Showcases Alexandria’s Black History appeared first on The Washington Informer.
$5 Million Winning Scratch-off Sold in Maryland
A 25-year-old Michigan man is $5,000,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket from a Howard County convenience store. Full story below courtesy MDLottery:. “Although the Maryland Lottery celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, the observance had its last hurrah on Aug. 15 when a player claimed the final...
Baby Stumpys coming back to the Tidal Basin
WASHINGTON — Stumpy, the cherry tree lives on. The social media famous cherry blossom tree was part of many trees that were removed from the Tidal Basin over the spring, in an effort to repair the failing seawall. Due to Stumpy's national popularity the U.S. National Arboretum was asked...
Alexandria Restaurant Week Starts August 16
Restaurants will offer meals at three price points, including $27.50 in honor of the city’s anniversary. More than 90 restaurants will participate in Alexandria Restaurant Week from August 16 to 25. This summer’s three-tier pricing for the special menus will be $27.50, $40, or $50 per person. The $27.50...
Huge international food festival returns to Oronoco Bay Park next week
A massive outdoor celebration of international food is making its return for its eighth year to Old Town’s Oronoco Bay Park next week. Around the World Cultural Food Festival, the largest outdoor cultural food festival in the region, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in Oronoco Bay Park.
Lee-Fendall House Gets Historic Paint Job
The big, old white house at the corner of Washington and Oronoco streets has a bit more color this summer. The Lee-Fendall House, now a museum and garden space, was built in the 1700s. The large property today interprets American history through tours and special programs about enslaved persons, Prohibition and more. It also hosts a variety of community events including trivia nights, an Easter Egg hunt each spring and more.
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