This light-filled, Chinese cultural event is one where the kids will truly be entertained. A whimsical walkthrough event returns to Tysons. Starting on Halloween and running through January 12, 2025, the Winter Lantern Festival is back, showcasing more than 1,000 handmade Chinese lanterns. Each lantern features hand-painted silk cloth over...

More than half of Northern Virginia’s top 10 restaurants can be found in Fairfax — either the county or the city, according to one regional magazine. In its November issue, which hit newsstands last week, Northern Virginia Magazine released its annual ranking of the region’s 50 Best Restaurants, as determined by its four food critics. A few Fairfax establishments have become permanent fixtures, but the 2024 list also includes some first-timers and comebacks.

A Quince Orchard High School senior has created “6th Fear Haunted Trail: Out of this World,” a free haunted trail in North Potomac that runs Halloween night and the following two evenings. Visitors can enjoy a free, alien-themed experience while supporting a donation drive for Manna Food Bank with non-perishable items.

Earlier this month, we reported that the Big Lots at 20926 Frederick Rd in the Milestone Shopping Center, Germantown, will be permanently closing. The store recently began its closing sale and is now offering discounts of up to 25% on select items, according to a representative (5%-25% overall, depending on the items). The discounts are expected to increase as the store approaches its anticipated closure, likely right after Christmas. A specific date is not yet available.

The lucky Lottery player said that he was on his way to a job site when he decided to stop at Luke's Liquors on North 3rd Street in Oakland, where he cashed in a winning $2 ticket and purchased a $2 quick-pick for the next drawing on Monday, Oct. 21.

Exciting news for folks who like to relax and have a cocktail with a great view — a new rooftop bar is opening soon atop the 16-story AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott. It’s scheduled to open this coming January and so is new upscale restaurant as well.

A new barbecue restaurant appears to be coming soon to Herndon. A site plan for Herndon Parkway Center indicates that a “Kanoon Restaurant” will open in the space at 1106 Herndon Parkway that was vacated last year by The Lobster, a Thai street food restaurant. The Burn reports...

According to News Week, Baltimore-based Atwater’s has announced a recall of its Spider Web Tarts after traces of undeclared almond flour were discovered in the dessert. This poses a potential risk to consumers with tree nut allergies, as highlighted in a recall announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday.

Maryland hunters harvested 125 black bears during a six-day season that concluded Saturday. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the harvest tally was higher than the five-year average of 104 bears. Gender breakdown: 73 female and 52 male black bears. The state’s 21st annual hunt was conducted in...

As the Virginia legislative session gets set to resume, the debate over a bill that would allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County, specifically in Tysons, is gaining momentum. Supporters and detractors are rallying and organizing meetings for the bill, which was postponed to the 2025 session before...

The new Moda Cafe & Bakery has opened in the Route 50 corridor of Chantilly — and it’s bought a luxury vibe to an otherwise nondescript strip mall. The exact spot is 14513 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. The Burn first reported on it prior to opening back in June.

Apparently Loudoun County just can’t get enough Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken. The fast-growing chain that started right here in Virginia has its fourth location in the works for Loudoun. The Burn has learned that Hangry Joe’s is coming to the East Gate Maretplace shopping center off Highway 50...

A $1.8 million Multi-Match jackpot ticket was sold at the Chesapeake Market in Prince George’s County, MD, marking the first Multi-Match jackpot win since August. The lucky winner can choose between a 25-installment annuity or a $1.075 million cash option. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:. “Great news, everyone,...

TYSONS, Va. - Community members in Northern Virginia are continuing an effort to stop a casino from being built in Tysons. As we get closer to Virginia’s legislative session, those for and against the proposal are gearing up. There are still several key hurdles before this would happen: First...

This year’s Middleburg film festival is the one of the best kept secrets. A colorful celebration of cinema, the best of Hollywood’s narrative films and documentaries were on full display at the bucolic Salamander Resort in Middleburg VA. The gorgeous backdrop for a weekend of Fall fun, was the autumnal colors of orange, gold and cabernet. Black was also in full display as the festival honored African American creative talent:

“Hocus Pocus” has enchanted audiences as a Halloween classic for decades, but did you know there’s a fascinating connection to Montgomery County (MoCo) in the beloved 1993 film?. While it’s not as grand as the Sanderson sisters graduating from a local high school, it’s certainly a delightful tidbit...