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Breakfast links: Buses will soon fit through Arlington traffic circle

Roundabout on Military Road to feature bus-mountable curb. When work is done at the end of November, the traffic circle will feature a mountable curb so that buses can get through. The $2.5 million project also included underground utility infrastructure and sidewalk improvements. (Dan Egitto / ARLnow) Trump’s proposal for...

Arlington County, VA · 5d

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Montclair Family Restaurant: Delicious Food, Feeling of Community

Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. Prince William Living featured the Montclair Family Restaurant a decade ago as a neighborhood favorite for its welcoming atmosphere and home-style cooking. We returned to see what had changed and what remained the same. The menu has expanded, and the community has grown. Yet its lasting appeal isn’t just in the delicious meals it serves. It’s found in the relationships built over countless meals shared among family, friends, and neighbors. Montclair Family Restaurant at 17001 Dumfries Road in Dumfries is still a place where generations continue to gather.

Dumfries, VA · 7d

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As Seafood Season Winds Down, Maryland Seafood Trail Helps Diners Find Their Next Feast

MARYLAND — As Maryland’s seafood season winds down, there’s still plenty of time to satisfy your cravings for steamed crabs and other local favorites. Seafood is a staple in the Old Line State, and the Maryland Seafood Trail makes it easier to find the perfect restaurant no matter the season. The free website offers hundreds of seafood-based eateries, a variety of ways to customize your search and an interactive map featuring nearly every seafood restaurant in the state.

Maryland · 6d

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This Baltimore Buffet Is Where Maryland Seafood Lovers Finally Pile Up Crab Legs, Lobster Claws, And Fresh Sushi

Maryland takes its crab seriously, so a buffet that loads its counters with crab legs has a lot to live up to. One spot on the west side of Baltimore is doing exactly that, and it sits inside a building that once sold toothpaste and greeting cards. The crowd keeps...

Baltimore, MD · 6d

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Maryland Gas Station Sells Three Winning Lottery Tickets Worth More Than $150,000

A Waldorf man won $150,405 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5 game after purchasing multiple tickets with the same number combinations. The winner, an Army veteran, claimed his prize on October 28 at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. According to lottery officials, he regularly purchases multiple tickets featuring numbers he believes will win.

Waldorf, MD · 9d

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Welcome To Virginia’s Own “Little Poland,” Where An Old-School Market Keeps Polish Traditions Alive

Seven kinds of smoked kielbasa, some smoked over different woods, are waiting behind one small deli counter in Vienna. That’s already a pretty good argument for a detour. Juniper, Cherrywood, Hunters, and Wedding are just part of the lineup. The shelves carry Ptasie Mleczko, Prince Polo bars, fresh yeast,...

Vienna, VA · 6d

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Soulful Blues, Piano Classics, and a Tribute to America’s 250th with Stunning Vocal Music

Saturday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. Tickets: $35 (price includes fee) Crowned the new “Queen of the Blues” by the legendary Koko Taylor, Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland brings a contemporary edge to the blues. The daughter of Texas blues great Johnny Copeland, she has earned nine Blues Music Awards and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year honors. GET TICKETS.

Manassas, VA · 6d

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Update on Herndon’s upcoming Red Ember restaurant

Just a couple of quick updates on the new Red Ember Hunan Cuisine restaurant coming soon to Herndon. The sign has been installed on the facade out front and work is definitely underway inside the space. Meanwhile, the Chinese restaurant’s nascent website has been updated with some artist renderings of...

Herndon, VA · 7d

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Fresh Healthy Café Opens in Carlyle, Bringing Smoothies and Sandwiches to Alexandria

Alexandria, VA – Carlyle has a new stop for smoothies, grilled sandwiches, and lunch on the go. Fresh Healthy Café opened Friday, Oct. 23, at 2040 Jamieson Ave., taking over the former Starbucks space near the Westin Hotel and the U.S. District Courthouse. The café and juice bar...

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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A disgrace to the food industry: reviewing Wonder

Replacing the famous and beloved store, Brown’s Hardware, which occupied the corner of West Broad Street and North Washington Street for nearly 150 years, the food hall Wonder officially opened on Sep. 3. Driving past the transformed building for the first time, Wonder did not look like a food...

Falls Church, VA · 11d

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The Maryland Italian Market Where Fresh Pasta, Imported Cheeses And Deli Subs Make Choosing Impossible

The porchetta here is roasted right on the premises, and it shows up in sandwiches people still think about months later. That alone would earn a detour. But the building it lives in used to be a bank. The vault, so to speak, now holds imported Italian pantry goods, deli...

Annapolis, MD · 9d

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Prince William County Parks and Recreation Earns CAPRA Reaccreditation

Provided by Prince William County Parks and Recreation. Prince William County Parks and Recreation joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country and internationally by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for the second time, earning a 100 percent score on its CAPRA reaccreditation visit. The park agency first earned its CAPRA accreditation in 2020. This achievement reflects the high standards Prince William County Parks’ staff uphold every day. The distinguished accomplishment was awarded during this year’s NRPA Annual Conference.

Prince William County, VA · 6d

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Twosome Place Opens First U.S. Café in Old Town Alexandria on King Street

Alexandria, VA – Old Town has a new place to pair coffee with cake. South Korea’s Twosome Place opened its first U.S. café at 404 King St. in October, bringing an extensive dessert counter, specialty drinks, and a menu of savory dishes to Alexandria. Founded in Seoul...

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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Five Montgomery County Wineries Win Awards at 2026 Maryland Governor’s Cup

Five Montgomery County wineries received awards at the 2026 Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, according to Visit Montgomery. The annual competition recognizes wines and ciders produced using locally grown fruit. Windridge Vineyards in Darnestown earned the Governor’s Cup Best in Show award for its 2025 White Blend, along with...

Montgomery County, MD · 8d

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Cherrydale Has a New Coffee Shop: Good Trouble Roasters

More on the people, places, and culture defining Arlington, McLean and Falls Church. For the past two years, that heady aroma wafting from Michael Greiner’s Douglas Park home has been the smell of roasting coffee beans. Call it research. In September, the entrepreneur, who previously founded a salsa company in Albuquerque, launched Good Trouble Roasters, a roastery and coffee shop in Cherrydale serving house-blended coffee and espresso drinks, plus baked goods from Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe. We chatted with him about his aspirations for the new venture.

Arlington County, VA · 6d

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5 Best Thanksgiving Desserts to Try at Alexandria-Area Bakeries and Restaurants

Alexandria, VA – Thanksgiving desserts don’t have to stop at pumpkin pie. Good Company makes doughnuts for the holiday breakfast crowd. Pork Barrel offers a Southern classic, while Buzz has something for chocolate lovers. These five treats are worth considering for the Thanksgiving table or simply enjoying yourself.

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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Renée C. Gage Celebrates 25 Years as an Alexandria Photographer and Artist

Alexandria, VA – Last month, Renée C. Gage welcomed friends and family to her photography studio in Hollin Hall to express her gratitude and commemorate her 25th anniversary milestone. The celebration featured live music by Dan Murray, whose golden voice filled the courtyard, and beautiful floral arrangements from Helen Olivia. Guests enjoyed treats from The Cut Butchery, Fabled Ice Cream, Hollin Hall Pastries, and Ellen Woods Bakes.

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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Maryland’s Amish-Owned Market Offers A Refreshing Alternative To Ordinary Supermarket Shopping

Every week, Amish families ride in hired cars from Pennsylvania just to sell you a warm pretzel. That’s a long commute for a snack. It’s also a pretty strong sign they take that pretzel seriously. These Amish vendors hire drivers for the trip from Pennsylvania. The drivers deal...

Maryland · 10d

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This Maryland Coffee Shop Was Once a Gas Station and Now Serves Breakfast in a Surprisingly Cozy Setting

That cozy breakfast table sits inside a former Sinclair gas station. Before becoming a Maryland coffee shop, the building also housed the area’s first video rental store. Even the terra-cotta tiles on the awning tell another story: they date to its days as a Southwestern furniture shop. Now the...

Frederick, MD · 9d

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