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New fried chicken restaurant pops up in Ashburn, Herndon
We’ve got some interesting — and slightly convoluted restaurant news — that involves fried chicken. A new chicken place called Nash & Smash has sprung up quietly in Ashburn and in Herndon. Regular readers may recall that back in January, we told you about the Nash &...
New Thai restaurant reportedly in works for Ashburn
It looks like a new Thai restaurant is coming to Ashburn. ThaiTan Thai is the name of a new tenant slated to come to the Shoppes at Ryan Park shopping center. That’s the Giant-anchored retail plaza at Ashburn Village Boulevard and Shellhorn Road with the Chipotle and the Panera.
Washington Post recognizes 2 Montgomery County restaurants for affordability
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – At a time when restaurant prices seem to keep going up, some businesses are making it a priority to provide top-notch cuisine at an affordable price. The Washington Post recently recognized two restaurants in Montgomery County for their affordability. El Chante in Wheaton is one of only a […]
Montgomery County woman says travel agency encouraged her to lie on religious pilgrimage to Mecca
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A concerned Maryland woman is short of $11,000 after traveling to Saudi Arabia with the same traveling company as a Bowie couple who died in Mecca earlier in June. Nemata Kamara of Montgomery County traveled with Silver Spring-based traveling agency Ehajj and Umrah Tours in June to fulfill […]
As a Harpers Ferry museum closes, its 92 wax figures are looking for a new home
The home of the John Brown Wax Museum in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, has been sold. Now, 92 of the 93 wax figures that help tell the story of Brown, the abolitionist who led the raid on the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1859, need a new home. Ted...
A Slice Above the Rest
One may ask if Purcellville has reached its limit as yet another pizza offering sets itself to open in mid-July. However, Knead Wine is not like any pizza anyone has enjoyed unless they have visited the original location in Middleburg. And now the beloved specialties of Knead Wine will fill the space previously occupied by Vocelli restaurant in The Shoppes at Main and Maple complex.
Play Street Museum inks deal for first Loudoun location
Here’s something fun — a new kids play land is coming to Ashburn, but it’s a little different from some of the ones we’ve seen before. It’s called Play Street Museum. The Burn has learned that Play Street Museum is taking a nearly 3,700 s.f....
Himalayan market, eatery opens in Old Ashburn
The new Nepalese grocery store and takeaway eatery has opened its doors in Ashburn. We’re talking about Kirana Pasal (the market) and Tempo Shack Nepalese Street Eats (the takeout restaurant inside the market). Kirana Pasal is located in the Old Ashburn Square plaza on Ashburn Road. That’s the center...
Old Town Coffee joins Moo Thru ice cream in Herndon
A few weeks back, we told you about the long-awaited opening of the new Moo Thru ice cream parlor in Herndon. And at that time, we reported a sister coffee shop that shares the adjacent space was going to be opening soon. That time has arrived. Old Town Coffee will...
Local dog agility team learns new tricks
At a typical practice, Liv jogs onto the green turf field inside a Silver Spring industrial park warehouse, finds her starting position and waits for the signal. A moment later she’s off, leaping over hurdles, navigating the weave poles, and crawling through a corrugated tunnel. Liv navigates the obstacles in this fast-paced gambol. All for cheers and treats.
Get the Ready for Outdoor Fun with These Patio Furnishings
Spruce up your outdoor space and make the most of long summer days with these fun accessories. Looking forward to backyard barbecues, campfires, and outdoor gatherings on the patio this summer? Get your outdoor space ready for the season with these patio furnishings from NoVA-area stores. Fire Starter. Add a...
Customizable gelato pop shop to open in downtown Silver Spring in mid-July
Fantasticks, a dessert shop that allows customers to customize gelato bars and popsicles with sprinkles, candies and drizzles of chocolate, is set to open its second Montgomery County location in downtown Silver Spring on the weekend of July 13. Kishan Bikki, founder of Fantasticks, said Wednesday the business is putting...
Your Guide to The Maryland International
Today at 5 p.m. EST, the Maryland International CCI4*-S will kick off with an opening ceremony followed by a reception at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Maryland. EN editor Sally Spickard and reporter Veronica Green-Gott will be bringing you all the action from the ground. Stay tuned for our end of day reports and keep up with the action on Eventing Nation’s Instagram or on the Maryland Horse Trials Facebook page.
Raise a Glass to Renee Ventrice: A Visionary Leader in Wine Tourism and Hospitality
We recognize the outstanding achievement of Renee Ventrice who was chosen to be a speaker at the 2024 Wine + Culture Fest (WCF) in Washington DC. The WCF was highlighted by Wine Enthusiast as one of the best wine festivals in America, according to Drink Pros. Since becoming WSET2 certified...
Popup Exhibit Highlights Local Impact of Revolutionary War
The public is invited to a special exhibit Friday, July 5 at the Donaldson Log Cabin in Leesburg. Visitors can see records from local participants in the Revolutionary War and explore the stories of residents before, during, and after the war, as documented by archival items from Thomas Balch Library and historic Loudoun County Court Records.
Concert News: National Philharmonic Announces 2024-2025 Season
(NORTH BETHESDA, MD) — National Philharmonic (NatPhil) announces its 2024-2025 Season, which opens in September with an all-Rachmaninoff program to celebrate NatPhil’s 40th Anniversary. The full season includes two orchestral concerts; two choral concerts presented in partnership with Cantate and The Washington Chorus (TWC); three performances of Handel’s Messiah; and the return of pianist Brian Ganz in recital. All season concerts will be held at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland—the orchestra’s longstanding home in Montgomery County—with one performance of Handel’s Messiah also presented at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia.
Loudoun Cider House Opens Tasting Room in Leesburg
Loudoun Cider House is opening its tasting room in Leesburg July 5, becoming the fifth cidery location in the county. Owned by Kelly and Steve Ewell, Loudoun Cider House began in 2021 and bottled its first official hard cider in 2022. Loudoun Cider House has four hard ciders available. Farmhouse,...
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