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Del Ray Halloween Parade 2026 Draws Thousands for 30th Anniversary Celebration

Alexandria, VA – The 30th annual Del Ray Halloween Parade brought thousands of costumed children, adults, and pets to Mount Vernon Avenue on October 25, celebrating one of the region’s most beloved community traditions. Recognized by USA Today as one of the 10 best Halloween parades in the country, the event featured creative costumes, decorated strollers and wagons, local high school bands, and spirited neighborhood participation.

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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Zebra Book Club Reviews The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife in Alexandria

Alexandria, VA – Over dinner at Aldo’s Italian Kitchen, the Zebra Book Club gathered for their October meeting to discuss Anna Johnston’s The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife. Longtime member Anna Marie Evans guided the lively conversation, unpacking the novel’s bittersweet themes of grief, second chances, and chosen family.

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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Popular Malaysian restaurant in Centreville to close, as owners retire

After nearly a decade in Centreville’s Sully Station Shopping Center, a family-run Malaysian restaurant is closing its doors this week for good. With husband-and-wife team Leslie and Penny Phoon ready to retire, Malaysian Kopitiam (5085 Westfields Blvd) will serve its final customers tomorrow (Oct. 31). “Our loyal customers and...

Centreville, VA · 9d

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If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It! Waldorf Veteran’s Favorite Lottery Numbers Hit Big

– Buying multiple tickets is just how he does it, a winner from Waldorf reported when he claimed $150,405 Oct. 28 at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. And by multiple, he means multiple combinations with the exact same numbers. This strategy may not add up for everyone, for this Bonus Match 5 fan it added up to $150,405 in prize money, his biggest win ever.

Waldorf, MD · 8d

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Last Call For Crabs: Closures Coming To Local Favorites

NEWBURG, Md. — There’s still time to gather around a table of steamed crabs, with mallets ready and Old Bay or J.O. Spice coating the shells, but the calendar is running short at some Southern Maryland favorites. From waterfront restaurants to neighborhood seafood stands, businesses are announcing their...

Newburg, MD · 8d

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This Maryland Island Bakery Stacks Thin Layers Of Cake And Fudge Icing Into The Official State Dessert

One Maryland cake stacks eight to twelve thin layers of yellow cake, held together with cooked chocolate fudge frosting. That frosting sets up like real fudge, so a single slice looks like a striped skyscraper. The bakery behind it sits on an island you can reach only by boat, and...

Maryland · 11d

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Trader Joe’s Is Opening New Stores in 6 Southern States: See the Locations

A new Trader Joe’s can change your weekly grocery routine, especially when your nearest location...

Louisiana · 5d

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The Massive Outlet Mall In Virginia That’s Absolutely Worth A Little Extra Driving

There are places you visit once out of curiosity and places you visit over and over again because they keep delivering something genuinely worth your time, and Potomac Mills in Woodbridge, Virginia falls firmly into that second category. A little extra driving to get here is not a sacrifice. It’s...

Woodbridge, VA · 12d

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Go Greek frozen yogurt planning new Reston location

A new frozen Greek yogurt shop is planning its latest location for Reston. It’s called Go Greek Yogurt. But first, we have a full-on mea culpa to issue this morning. It rarely happens but we got a story wrong this week. On Friday, we reported about what we believed...

Reston, VA · 7d

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Best Buns brings taste to Falls Church

Best Buns, a local bakery in the Northern Virginia region, known for its freshly baked breads, pastries, and breakfast, has opened a new location in the heart of Falls Church. They offer a wide variety of dishes both sweet and savory, like the biscuits, donuts, ozzie rolls, chocolate chip cookies, etc. With its wide variety of baked goods and convenient breakfast options, Best Buns provides customers with the perfect spot for all.

Falls Church, VA · 10d

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Cana Café Set to Fill Old Town's Empty Starbucks Spot by December

A new café is angling to take over one of Old Town Alexandria's busiest corners, with plans to open at 100 S. Union St. — the former Starbucks at King and South Union streets — as soon as December 2026. Cana Café plans to serve coffee and pastries at the spot, and its owner is seeking a state license related to alcohol sales there.

Alexandria, VA · 8d

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Barbie Truck Tour to Stop in Woodbridge This Weekend

Before you enjoy any Halloween festivities, take a quick trip to Woodbridge to celebrate Barbie. The Barbie Original Icon Tour is bringing its pop-up shop to Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center this weekend. On Saturday, October 31, Barbie fans have the opportunity to visit the one-day pop-up from 10 a.m....

Woodbridge, VA · 9d

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7 Things Weis Markets Employees Wish Marylanders Would Stop Doing at Checkout

Holding up the checkout line is no one’s idea of a good time. Cashiers at Weis Markets see the same snags again and again, and Marylanders who shop there may spot a few of their own habits on this list. Here’s what Weis employees wish shoppers would stop doing...

Maryland · 12d

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Maryland Announces Junior Deer Hunt Dates, Bag Limits And New Drone Regulations

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s 2026 Junior Deer Hunt will be open November 14 statewide and in certain counties on Sunday, November 15. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer hunters to introduce and mentor young people to help ensure the sustainability of conservation and our hunting heritage.

Maryland · 6d

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The Best Bourbon in Maryland, According to Mashed

Mashed has selected what it considers the best bourbon from every state in the country, and a small-batch spirit produced on a Maryland farm earned the nod for the Old Line State. Pathfinder Farm Distillery’s Bloody Butcher Bourbon, produced in Keedysville in Washington County, was selected as Maryland’s representative on...

Maryland · 9d

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Uh Oh, Officina at The Wharf not taking reservations after Friday…

A tipster sends word that they tried to make a reservation for Officina on the Wharf on November 1 and were unable: “They are closing their doors!!”. Ed. Note: They have not updated their IG since August 28 which is also not a good sign…. Officina Cafe closed downtown...

Washington, DC · 9d

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Poll: The best deli in Fairfax County

Local delis in Fairfax County provide quick meals, custom sandwiches, and specialty market goods to busy neighborhoods. This week’s Readers’ Choice poll asks residents to select the top deli serving the community. Here are the nominees for Best deli in Fairfax County as part of our FFXnow Readers’...

Fairfax County, VA · 8d

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PHOTOS: Season coming to a close at Motts

City Parks, Recreation and Events says the entrance gate, boathouse, and Nature Center will be closed for the winter, but hiking will still be available during the off-season.

Fredericksburg, VA · 8d

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Second Barnes & Noble Lands in Alexandria, Debut Novelist to Cut Ribbon

Alexandria is getting a second Barnes & Noble next Wednesday, as the national bookseller prepares to open a new store at the Shoppes at Foxchase on Duke Street. The grand opening is set for Nov. 4, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony running until noon, and a debut novelist from the Washington, D.C., area on hand to mark the occasion.

Alexandria, VA · 9d

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From Lee Street Halloween to Paws in the Park, here is what’s happening in Alexandria this weekend

Spooky season culminates this weekend in Alexandria with an array of Halloween happenings. Lee Street Halloween, a popular trick-or-treating event organized by neighbors, is one of the highlights of the weekend. The next few days will also bring St. Elmo’s CatRad Halloween Eve, Lee-Fendall House’s Pumpkin Palooza, Alexandria Fall-O-Ween, a Halloween bar crawl and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s rescheduled Paws in the Park.

Alexandria, VA · 8d