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Adoption fees waived for senior pets at Fairfax County Animal Shelter
FAIRFAX, Va. — Come and discover your new best friend this weekend at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter! In an effort to help these pets find their forever homes, the shelter is waiving adoption fees on select animals. WHAT:. Join the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for "Vintage Tails," a...
Tiny horse with a big impact to be honored by Virginia town
He’s blond, short and has a weakness for molasses. And he’s being honored for his work as a community ambassador for the Cloverleaf Equine Center in Clifton, Virginia. On Saturday, Teddy, the 16-year-old miniature horse, will be the subject of a mayoral proclamation citing his contributions to the community.
Major League Fishing Announces Potomac River For 2025 Bass Pro Tour
MARBURY, Md. – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced the schedule for the seventh season of professional bass fishing’s most competitive circuit, the 2025 Bass Pro Tour, and local anglers will be very excited to see the Potomac River on the list. The Potomac River and Marbury, Maryland, will...
New in NoVa: The Salty Donut planning first Virginia location
A new doughnut shop is headed to Northern Virginia. It’s called The Salty Donut and it will be the first location in the commonwealth for the growing brand. The Salty Donut is taking a roughly 3,200 s.f. space in the Mosaic District in Fairfax. The spot was previously a pet supplies store.
Stop clucking around: Expert visits Fairfax Co. to offer chicken care tips
More and more people are keeping chickens as pets, only to discover they don’t know how to care for them. Kelly Rutkowski, managing director of Adopt a Bird Network, is hosting a free seminar on chicken behavior Sunday in Lorton, Virginia, in conjunction with the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
Chicken Salad Chick brings chicken salad (and a bit more) to Northern Virginia
The company has signed local franchise operator Devon Chamberlin for the Northern Virginia expansion. Chamberlin said she expects to bring Chicken Salad Chick to other parts of Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Vienna, McLean, Springfield and Reston. One will open in Fairfax next. While Chicken Salad Chick is almost all about...
Nominees Announced for the 2024 George Washington Prize, One of America’s Most Prestigious Literary Awards
MOUNT VERNON, VA, — Five books published in 2023 and authored by some of the nation’s most respected historians are finalists for the 2024 George Washington Prize. This annual literary award recognizes the past year’s finest works focused on the nation’s founding era, especially works that help advance a broader public understanding of early American history.
Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in Annandale
Bring your furry friend to a Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Doggy games and contests – Show off your pup’s skills in a friendly costume competition. Sign up here. Meet...
Theatre News: ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ Leads Workhouse Arts Center’s New Performing Arts Season
Tickets are on sale now for our new season of theater performances. Every season gets better and better (did we mention that we are a multiple Helen Hayes Awards nominee?). Don’t miss out! Buy your tickets in advance. Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. By Steve Rosen and Gordon Greenberg.
Nothing Bundt Cakes set to join St. Georges Crossing in Woodbridge
Nothing Bundt Cakes, a national specialty cake company, will open a new location at St. Georges Crossing in Woodbridge, according to a Tuesday announcement from Levin Management Corp. The Middlesex County location will expand the popular bakery concept’s growing brick-and-mortar footprint and bring a new retail category to the 343,000-square-foot community shopping center; the lease marks the second LMC transaction with the fast-growing chain.
Pied Piper Theatre to perform ‘Anastasia’ tonight, tomorrow
The ARTfactory’s Pied Piper Theatre Intensive will present “Anastasia the Musical, Youth Edition” on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. A reimagined look at one of history’s biggest unanswered questions, “Anastasia the Musical” delves into what happened to Grand...
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