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Inova to Start Construction on New Alexandria Hospital in August
For more than a year, construction workers have been laying the groundwork — literally — for a new hospital in Alexandria. Utilities, sewer systems, significant land grading and other prep work is nearly complete at the 51-acre site of the former Landmark Mall. The first building to start construction will be the new Inova Alexandria hospital, the Washington Business Journal reported.
74th ‘Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival’ returns with rides, games, and family fun
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — If you are looking to enjoy time with family and loved ones, the 74th “Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival” is returning for some “old-fashioned fun.” The four-day fair kicks off on Aug. 1 at the Frying Pan Farm Park with carnival games, rides, farm animals, live entertainment, […]
Petersburg: Reporter lends a hand at The Dixie on National Hot Dog Day, shares experience
On National Hot Dog Day, I pitched in at the Dixie Restaurant for an hour on one of their busiest days of the year. It wasn't a paid gig. My friend Stacy Brooks worked as a waitress there for four years and loved it. I wanted a slice of that positive pie. Owners Charlie and Francis "Frannie" Rawlings welcomed The Social Butterfly to the iconic restaurant established over 100 years ago. "It truly was one of the...
Tommy Richman’s Hit Song “Million Dollar Baby” Name-Drops a Virginia Karaoke Bar
Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” is one of the biggest hits of the summer. The track debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 just below Taylor Swift. There are viral TikTok dances to the song. And it’s catapulted the Woodbridge, Virginia, native into the international spotlight. Locals might have noticed something fun in the song’s lyrics: He name-drops a Woodbridge karaoke bar called Queen’s Gambit. The spot also shows up briefly in the song’s video. So what has that meant for the bar?
On the Market: A Georgian Estate in Warrenton Listed at $5.5M
In Warrenton, 9055 Harts Mill Rd. is a tranquil countryside estate that features a pool, guest house, and elevator. Experience modern country living at its finest. Known as Stoneledge, this 10,500-square-foot private Georgian estate at 9055 Harts Mill Rd. sits on 101 acres and is on the market for $5.5 million.
Mysterious removal of ’empathy’ signs leads artist to stop coming to Arlington
The man responsible for posting over 1,500 “empathy” signs around the area is steering clear of Arlington and some other Northern Virginia locales these days. That’s because an unknown person or entity has been taking down the handmade markers meant to encourage greater human connection and understanding. In Arlington, in Falls Church and as far out as Annandale, the signs — which started appearing in 2022 — started going missing from utility poles sometime around March.
Manassas Dunkin’ Celebrates 25th Anniversary with 25-Cent Donut Offer
Local Virginia-based Dunkin’ franchisee group Vigario Management will host a community celebration honoring its Centreville Road Dunkin’s 25 years of service to the Manassas community! From 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, guests can visit the Manassas Dunkin’ at 8985 Centreville Road to enjoy a 25-cent donut offer with purchase*, as well as donut decorating, Dunkin’ merchandise giveaways, a special appearance from Dunkin’ mascot Cuppy, live music, face painting and more!
Effort to connect Crystal City with airport takes step forward
The plan to connect Crystal City with Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via a pedestrian/bicyclist bridge took a major procedural step forward July 24, when the Federal Highway Administration removed a key hurdle. The federal agency announced its determination that the project would have “no significant impact” on the environment,...
Free summer concerts underway in the parks
We’re heading into the homestretch of summer, but the Starlight by Spotlight concerts in local parks are still going strong. The free shows, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at the amphitheater in Mason District Park, feature various styles of music. At the most recent show, Plunky...
Reston’s new Kook Dogg Cafe opens its doors
Describing itself as “a cozy and modern restaurant with laid-back charm,” the new Kook Dogg Cafe has opened for business in the Reston Town Center West business and retail center. RTC West is the same spot off Sunset Hills Road with the Cooper’s Hawk restaurant, the Bombay Velvet...
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