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Report: The Fresh Market planning new Reston store
It looks like the Fresh Market specialty supermarket brand is making a fresh push into Northern Virginia. According to the Washington Business Journal, the company is planning two new stores in the region, including one in Reston. The Reston store will be located near the intersection of Sunset Hills Road...
Solomons fisherman earns angler honors
Eric Packard of Calvert County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland. Packard is the 11th master angler since the program began in 2019. In addition to being an extremely avid angler — fishing an average of 240 days per year — Packard serves as a commissioner on the Maryland Sports Fisheries Advisory Commission, representing the tidal and non-tidal recreational anglers...
The Best Burger in Maryland?
Many consider the Sunshine Burger from the Sunshine General Store in Brookeville, MD (often referred to as Sunshine, between Olney and Damascus) the best burger in Maryland. The burger boasts a ½ pound of ground beef topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. However, part of the burger’s charm lies in the unique atmosphere of the General Store itself.
Authentic Mexican Food and Drink at El Sol
Travel south of the border without ever leaving Shaw with authentic Latin American cuisine at El Sol Restaurante and Tequileria at 1227 11th St. NW. Owners and siblings Alfredo and Jessica Solis are originally from Mexico. After years of cooking in DC area restaurants, the pair decided to start a venture of their own, bringing authentic Mexico City-inspired cuisine to the District. They now own several restaurants across the city, including Mezcalero on 14th Street and La Cosecha in Union Market, Mariscos 1133 in Shaw and a second El Sol location in Vienna, VA.
Dog Owners Redesign for Their Pets in NoVA
Homeowners are adding dog feeding stations, built-in bedding, and custom pet showers to their renovations. Remodeling and design pros say the trend toward pet-friendly homes has gained traction in recent years, and more homeowners want their pets’ needs incorporated into renovations. “It just really speaks to how our pets...
Applicants wanted for Fairfax City and Vienna culinary jobs training program
Reinforcements are on the way to bolster Fairfax City and the Town of Vienna’s restaurant industry. The two localities are seeking applicants for a new Culinary Careers Collaborative program intended to train future chefs, bartenders and other food service workers for potential jobs with local businesses. The program will...
Hagerstown player wins big in lottery, plus latest on Powerball, Mega Millions
One lucky Powerball player in Hagerstown has won $50,000, among the big winners most recently announced by the Maryland Lottery. Here's more on that and the week's biggest winners, plus the latest on Powerball and Mega Millions. Powerball players wins $50,000 in Hagerstown ...
Extra! Extra! Vienna Youth Players set to present 'Newsies'
Vienna Youth Players’ summer production of “Newsies” will let students from around Northern Virginia polish their acting and technical chops, build camaraderie and have a ball while depicting events drawn from real life. Adapted from the 1992 Disney film, “Newsies” centers around a 1899 newspaper-carrier strike. Youth...
DC restaurant to pay over $526K in wage theft settlement
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Tuesday that Swahili Village M Street, a Kenyan fine-dining restaurant also widely known as “the Consulate,” must pay $526,973 to resolve a 2023 wage theft lawsuit. In the lawsuit, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleged that Swahili Village DC “systematically stole wages […]
Neighborhood Expert: Home maintenance recommendations during this excessive heat
Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA and D.C. with McEnearney Associates in Vienna. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @LauraSchwartzRealtor or her Facebook page. Laura can be reached at 703-283-6120 or Laura@GuidingYourMove.com. This heat wave is hard on our houses, just like it’s hard on our bodies....
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