FOOD & DRINK
Is Red Lobster closing? Report says restaurant chain considering bankruptcy filing
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It seemed the name “Red Lobster” was all over the place Wednesday, and it wasn’t because people had a hankering for the restaurant chain’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits. (They are good.) Bloomberg reported that the chain which has been a staple of the American restaurant scene for decades may be looking […]
Will the cicadas be in Maryland this year? Here's where you'll see the 2024 brood
BALTIMORE -- This year, trillions of cicadas will appear in the U.S., including in Maryland. We don't see cicadas every year, but when they emerge, they're loud and never alone. Peter Bieneman is general manager of Green Fields Nursery in Baltimore, so he knows a few things about plants, trees, and the cicadas that love them. "As they are laying their eggs in their life cycle, they'll damage the stem of a tree and that will cause that stem to eventually die and what we call flagging," Bieneman said.Not as many cicadas as we thought Professor Michael Raupp is known as...
Wawa offers free coffee on 60th anniversary
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The convenience store chain Wawa celebrated “Wawa Day” and its 60th anniversary on Tuesday. The company recognizes the occasion each year on April 16, and part of the festivities includes offering each guest a free cup of coffee. The offer is valid all day at all of Wawa’s stores. Just […]
$1 million lottery ticket sold in Salisbury, two unclaimed winning tickets sold in OC
MARYLAND – Three winning lottery tickets were sold on Maryland’s Eastern Shore last week, including a $1 million prize. Lottery officials say the $1 million The Game of Life ticket was sold at the Salisbury Quick Stop, located at 2513 North Salisbury Boulevard. Additionally, two RACETRAX tickets were...
Annandale restaurant gets a makeover
Da-In Café & Karaoke in Annandale is being transformed into a Mexican restaurant. Manager Seong Kim hopes to reopen in May. “After 14 years it’s time for a change,” he said. The new place will have a full bar, waitstaff, pool tables, and arcade games –...
News from Prince William County Parks & Recreation
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation. Now that the weather is getting warmer, you may be thinking of outdoor activities. Prince WIlliam Parks & Recreation has a number of outdoor activities available:. Rental Season is Upon Us. As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to start planning gatherings...
Mahana Fresh Opens in Gainesville
Washington Wizards star and entrepreneur Kyle Kuzma has formed a partnership with Florida-based restaurant group Mahana Fresh, founded by former Northern Virginia restaurateur Dave Wood, to open the company’s first fast casual concept in the DMV. Mahana Fresh will open April 16 in Gainesville’s Virginia Gateway Center. As...
Music & Trivia this Summer in Occoquan
5:30 p.m. doors open / 6:30 p.m. start | River Mill Park (458 Mill Street), Occoquan. Test your knowledge during outdoor trivia nights in the park! That night’s event title is your clue to one of the six rounds of questions. Bring your no-more-than-eight-person team plus camp chairs or blankets for seating in the park.
Salisbury has a new $1 million winner! Latest on that, plus Powerball and Mega Millions
Salisbury has a new millionaire, according to the latest update from the Maryland Lottery. Here's everything to know on that, plus two other winners in Ocean City and the latest on Powerball and Mega Millions. Where $1 million-winning lottery ticket was purchased in Salisbury. The $1 million-winning ticket in The...
Three Jackpot Chasers Catch $50,000 Powerball Prize On Ticket Sold At Bowie 7-Eleven
A "big-time lottery crew" is feeling lucky after winning big playing a Powerball ticket that was sold at a Prince George's County 7-Eleven location. The drawing on Saturday, April 6 was a fortuitous one for three jackpot chasers who sought a billion-dollar prize, but are more than content to settle for a third-tier $50,000 win after pooling their money together, picking up tickets, and finally landing a cash windfall following a years worth of playing Maryland Lottery games.
Find your new best friend: Homeward Trails has over 300 success stories in dog adoption
Fairfax Station, Va. (7News) — There are 2 million dogs available for adoption in the United States. Homeward Trails in Fairfax Station is trying to help those pups find their forever homes. So far, they have placed more than 400 animals into loving families. On Wednesday, Roxanne Strouk spoke...
Neighborhood Expert: Where to pick strawberries near Vienna
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 [email protected]. The end of April, early May means that strawberries are ready for picking. The...
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