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Hyattsville Housekeeper Cleans Up With $50K Scratch-Off Win Sold At Area Gas Station
A housekeeper from Prince George's County is the latest to claim a $50,000 scratch-off prize on a ticket sold at the same station where a Bonus Match 5 jackpot worth the same amount was sold last month. This time, it was a $10 Jumbo Cash scratcher sold at the Shell...
Broccoli City Festival Wants to Serve Black Music Lovers With Intention in D.C.
What started as a modest affair with a mix of local acts and other up-and-comers (including one Solána Rowe, the week after her second EP as SZA dropped), Washington D.C.’s Broccoli City Festival has evolved into one of the country’s largest music weekends catering specifically to Black concertgoers. This year, Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, Victoria Monét, Kayranada, and Sexyy Red are among the headliners, and star actor and producer Issa Rae will help kick off the show. Set to take place July 27th and 28th, this year marks the first time Broccoli City’s campus will be Audi Field –...
A dog owner grieves: 3 dogs die at PetSmart facility
ALEXANDIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Employees of the PetSmart store at Potomac Yard Shopping Center in Alexandria are undergoing retraining following the deaths of the three dogs at the location, according to a company statement. The deaths took place within the span of a week since the first one happened during the last week […]
Chick-fil-A Is Testing French Fries
Chick-fil-A's Waffle Fries have long been a distinct option in the pantheon of fast food French fries. But who's to say they could stop at just one fry offering?. Little Blue Menu, Chick-fil-A's test kitchen spot in College Park, MD, is now experimenting with regular French fries. This move could be a game-changer, much like how Jack in the Box wins with both Curly Fries and regular fries.
10 Must-Try Restaurants in Annapolis
MARYLAND -For a great meal in Annapolis, you should check out the many fantastic seafood restaurants in the city. You can eat at O'Learys Seafood Restaurant or Osteria 177. For the best lobster rolls, head to Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls. Listed below are the top five restaurants in Annapolis, Maryland. Check out their reviews to see if they deserve their good reputations.
Wheaton Mall Update: Openings, Closings, and Coming Soon (Summer 2024)
Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened, closed, or are coming soon to Wheaton Mall at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. Sake Japanese Steak House is now open in the space previously occupied by Bar Louie. The restaurant is currently in its soft opening phase and taking reservations. Its menu consists of a variety of appetizers, hibachi, sushi, and more.
“DO YOU WANNA DANCE?”
“Do you wanna dance and hold my hand…..” (lyrics to “Do You Want to Dance” by Bobby Freeman 1958). Everyone, no matter what age, loves to dance in some form or fashion, whether cultural or social dance or just tapping your toes to the beat of a song. Dance can be classical, cultural, freestyle, group or partner dance. Cultures and communities use dance as a way of entertainment, social interaction, communication and relaxation.
Department of Transportation opens investigation into Delta over flight disruptions
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened an investigation into Delta Airlines over recent flight disruptions, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Tuesday in a post on X. “All airline passengers have the right to be treated fairly, and I will make sure that right is upheld,”...
Smithsonian Black History Museum Spotlights Mary McLeod Bethune
Get the top stories of the day around the DMV. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will open a new exhibition, “Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism” on Friday. The 640-square foot exhibition explores the legacy of Bethune...
Arlington is America’s ‘Fittest City’—Again
Arlington is the nation’s fittest city for the seventh year in a row, according to researchers with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and Elevance Health Foundation. In fact, the top three spots remain the same this year as they were last year: Washington, D.C. again ranks No....
Inside Hen Quarter, Buzzard Point’s New Southern-Styled Destination
There are a multitude of restaurants with waterfront views in Navy Yard, but there are very few stationed out on the very tip of Buzzard’s Point. The Southern-style restaurant out of Old Town Alexandria adds to the options next to Audi Field with staples like fried chicken doused with an array of sauces, shrimp and grits with crawfish, and lobster mac and cheese.
New weekend getaways for food lovers
Dreaming of a summer escape? You don't need a flight to feel transported at one of these new getaways fit for food lovers — all under 150 miles from D.C.The big picture: Several inns and B&Bs with a foodie focus are popping up in the region, plus some exciting new culinary (and poolside!) draws at old favorites. Good Fortune rooftop lounge. Photo: Courtesy of Hotel HeronHotel Heron, Alexandria8 miles from D.C.Take a staycation in Old Town's strapping 134-room hotel, a high-design remake of a 1920s property that opened in June. Curated in-room bars allow guests to mix drinks in their...
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