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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 […]
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 –...
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...
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.
Sweet Sweet Kitchen Expands Again With Second D.C. Location
Sweet Sweet Kitchen, which specializes in cuisine from Jamaica and Sierra Leone, has once again expanded and opened a second D.C. location at 2427 Minnesota Ave. SE, according to PoPville. According to the restaurant’s Instagram account, the grand opening celebration occurred on July 1st. Sweet Sweet Kitchen began as...
“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.
Owings author recognized for novels' successes
Author Daniel Meier was recently recognized for his novels at The Hollywood Book Festival in Hollywood, Calif. The Owings author’s books received a total of 12 awards from four different festivals through the past few years by his J.M. Northern Media group. It was the first time a ceremony was held since the pandemic. Meier received awards for “The Dung Beetles of Liberia” (Top Honors; 1st Sequel), “Blood Before Dawn”...
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...
New ‘pop-up archaeology’ exhibit this week tells the tale of Alexandria’s buried ships
A new pop-up exhibit in Old Town will highlight one of the most exciting archeological discoveries in recent Alexandria history — a set of 18th-century ships buried to lay the foundation of the waterfront. The new windowfront display at the corner of The Strand and Pioneer Mill Way opened...
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.
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...
Local Bounti expands distribution to Sam’s Club
"The past several months have been pivotal for Local Bounti with the commencement of commercial operations at our new growing facilities in Washington and Texas," Local Bounti President and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Valiasek said in a news release. "The incremental capacity afforded by these facilities is critical in our effort to provide our retail customers consistent access to fresh, sustainable, locally grown produce."
Annie Park shares sweet start of Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream
Washington, D.C. — Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream co-founder Annie Park joined Good Morning Washington to scream for ice cream and rave about the shop's ever-changing flavors. Roxanne and Brian sampled an arrangement of their ice cream flavors while Park discussed the history of the mom-and-daughter-run store. Park described how...
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