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Dinosaurs spotted in parking lot at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda (Photos)
It's not every day you see a velociraptor racing across the parking lot at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Why are these extinct creatures suddenly massing on the Westlake Terrace side of the property? For next week's Dino Safari attraction, which will be at the mall for a full month, from July 4 to August 4, 2024. Some woolly mammoths are thrown in for good measure, even though the current temperatures are not to their liking. Signage for the event has been posted, as well as a couple of plugs for Dino Safari production company Lumino City's holiday lights event expected to return to Montgomery County this winter. Tickets for Dino Safari are available online.
What's up with all the DMV's recent bear sightings
It's the season of the bear in D.C. — and we don't just mean the chaotic TV show, but bears, plural: real, furry, pawin-through-the-trash bears.The big picture: A slew of recent DMV black bear sightings have made headlines: A bear — which neighbors quickly nicknamed "Otis" — was spotted in Brookland in May, and there have been several reported bear sightings in Maryland.Last month, a bear was hit and killed on I-395 in Arlington, and the body of a bear was found illegally dumped in Arlington after it was hit and killed on I-66.Last year, the local internet lost it...
Silver Spring CVS puts soda on lockdown
A CVS in Montgomery County, Maryland, is keeping its soda under lock and key. The store on Wayne Avenue in downtown Silver Spring equipped its refrigerators with locks. Customers must ask an employee to unlock them if they want to buy a beverage. Customer Linda Leakes said she goes to...
Fairfax bagel shop won't open Monday for grand opening following crash
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Bagel fans in Fairfax County will have to wait a little bit longer for a new bakery to open. The owners of Bagel Joy were set to open the shop Monday, following a closure caused by a car slamming into the storefront in late June. In a Facebook post, owners said they aren't quite ready to open to the public just yet.
These women are getting paid to drive around and eat ice cream
PHILADELPHIA — The results of the search for the American Dairy Association North East’s first chief ice cream officer are in:. Maddie Smith and Mia Svirsky, two friends from Washington, D.C., have won the coveted job of traveling around Pennsylvania, eating lots of ice cream at 18 local creameries and sharing their experiences on social media.
Golden Girls Pop-Up bar and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia
WASHINGTON - Thank you for being a friend, and this weekend you can travel down the road to a Golden Girls-themed pop-up bar in D.C. Here's everything you need to know and things to do in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Golden Girls-Themed Pop-Up Bar. Enjoy the last weekend of the...
Photos: The Famous Faces Who Attended Taste of NoVA
Taste of NoVA brought over 2,000 people together on the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Army in Fort Belvoir in May. Many familiar faces and local celebrities joined in on the fun to celebrate the best restaurants, wineries, and breweries in Northern Virginia. The event wouldn’t have...
Gadsby’s Tavern, A Beacon of History and Hospitality
Alexandria, VA – As Alexandria celebrated its 275th birthday, Gadsby’s Tavern and Museum is a testament to the city’s rich history and hospitality. Nestled in the heart of the Alexandria Historical District, Gadsby’s Tavern has been an enduring symbol of community, culture, and cuisine since its inception in 1752.
Jamie Raskin’s Life Is Now Captured in a Classical Music Piece
Have you ever wished you could learn about Maryland congressman Jamie Raskin’s life—through song? A local poet, a composer, and a group of musicians have teamed up to create “The Jamie Raskin Oratorio,” which adapts Raskin’s memoir as poetry set to music. Chamber music nonprofit...
Thrift Store Shopper Returns Ancient Mayan Vase Valued at $3.99
What started as a casual thrift store find turned into a journey of cultural restitution for Anne Lee Dozier. She bought a $3.99 vase from the 2A Thrift Store in Clinton, Md., and later realized it was a 2,000-year-old Mayan artifact. Discovering the Artifact. Five years ago, Dozier picked up...
Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza still opening in former dry cleaner in Old Town North
After a construction delay, Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza is still planning to open in Old Town North before the end of this year, the company tells ALXnow. Construction started and then stopped at the building at 700 Slaters Lane, and will resume again in the next few weeks, according to Natasha Neely, a vice president for marketing for the company. Neely did not comment on the delay.
Anacostia River Splash swim postponed until July after water testing
A swim event in the Anacostia River set for Saturday has been postponed for safety reasons after water testing levels came back high. Saturday's event, the Anacostia River Splash, was supposed to be the first time in 50 years that people could swim in the river. Samples taken Friday showed...
Washington in Pop Culture: Over 15 Movies Have Been Filmed at the World’s Largest Museum
Who would have thought that the name synonymous with history, culture, and education would also find its way into the glitzy world of Hollywood? That’s the Smithsonian Institution for you!. Over the years, this iconic museum complex has served as a backdrop for more than 15 movies. It just...
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