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Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Alexandria

Alexandria and DC have a complicated history. When the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 established the 100 square miles that would become the nation’s capital, Alexandria—founded in 1749 and one of the oldest cities in the country—sat within its boundaries. But representatives of Alexandria immediately wanted out: As part of DC, they’d lost their position as the county seat in Fairfax, they couldn’t vote in congressional and presidential elections, and political and economic discord grew. Eventually, the interest in retrocession became mutual as abolitionists sought to outlaw slavery in DC and wanted Alexandria—then a hub for the trade of enslaved people—to be moved back to Virginia. In July 1846, that happened. The city continued to grow, with its prosperity, according to the tourism organization Visit Alexandria, “inextricably linked to the work of enslaved and free African Americans,” whose stories make up much of the town’s past. Today, it combines centuries of history with modern-day shops, restaurants, and activities for residents and visitors alike.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Passengers at Tri-Cities Airport affected by nationwide flight grounding

Washington, DC · 9h

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12 Incredible Virginia Suburb Restaurants Worth The Drive For Serious Food Lovers

One of these restaurants sits inside an inn and stagecoach stop from the 1760s. People still eat dinner there by the fireplace, more than two centuries later. I love that detail more than I can explain. The surprises keep coming. A former sous chef from one of the most famous...

Virginia · 2d

Animal of Things

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Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Maryland: What the Law Says Now

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Dangerous dog breeds banned in Maryland is a shorter list than most people expect. As of 2026, the state has no statewide breed ban, and the one county that long prohibited pit bull-type dogs repealed its ban in November 2025. What you can and cannot do with your dog now depends mostly on how the … This article, Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Maryland: What the Law Says Now , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Nevada: Criminal Charges, Reporting, and Lawsuits • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Kansas: What Each City Allows • Aggressive Dog Laws in Texas: What Owners and Victims Need to Know

Maryland · 1d

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This Must-Visit Food Hall In Virginia Has Something For Nearly Every Craving

For every three meals sold at one food hall, a donation goes to a local food assistance center. I’m giving that a moment, because it means your dumpling habit quietly helps a neighbor. That detail tells you a lot about the place. It sits right above a busy Metro...

Virginia · 2d

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Maryland Grocery Store Named Best in the State by Tasting Table

Graul’s Market, a fourth-generation, family-owned grocery chain with five locations across Maryland, has been named the best local grocery store in the state by Tasting Table as part of its “Best Local Grocery Stores in Each State” list. The publication highlighted Graul’s for combining the convenience and...

Maryland · 3d

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Maryland Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Nov. 12, 2026

The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Nov. 12, 2026, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 12 drawing Midday: 8-5-4 Evening: 6-6-9 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 12 drawing Midday: 2-0-2-7 Evening: 4-7-0-8 Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 5 numbers from Nov. 12 drawing Midday: 6-7-5-3-2 Evening: 1-8-3-6-3 Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Cash Pop numbers from Nov. 12 drawing 9 a.m.: 06 1 p.m.: 07 6 p.m.: 01 11 p.m.: 12 Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from Nov. 12 drawing 09-22-24-31-35, Bonus: 39 Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning MultiMatch numbers from Nov. 12 drawing 06-10-15-16-38-39 Check MultiMatch payouts and previous drawings here. Keno Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person

Maryland · 1d

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Maryland’s Newest Cat Adoption Lounge Will Feel Like Home — For Humans, Too

BETHESDA, Md. — Maryland is getting a new cat cafe, with plenty to offer humans, too. Paws & Relax Cat Lounge will open in Bethesda early next year, adding to Maryland’s list of these special adoption centers. Cat cafes, or in this case, a lounge, offer a more open space for cats to live and humans to visit than traditional shelters or rescues. The cafe/lounge model is a less stressful space for the cats and gives the community a coveted third space.

Bethesda, MD · 21h

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A Chain Quietly Left Maryland Entirely, and Dozens of Employees Are Left Wondering What Comes Next

J. Alexander’s has closed its Annapolis restaurant at Annapolis Town Center, the chain’s only Maryland location listed in available reporting. A Maryland WARN filing says 45 workers were affected, with layoffs scheduled to begin October 26, 2026.

Annapolis, MD · 3d

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This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Maryland Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

There are restaurants that spend a fortune on marketing, and then there’s Bayside Cantina in Baltimore, Maryland, a place that barely needs to try because the food does all the talking. Word of mouth has carried this waterfront cantina further than any billboard ever could. Let’s start with the...

Baltimore, MD · 6d

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THE BIG SPIN Gives Charles County Woman Her Second Big Lottery Win

“Spaghetti Grandma,” a Lottery player from Charles County, is all smiles — though hidden — after winning $110,000 on THE BIG SPIN. The ticket she redeemed was the game’s last top-prize winner. A Charles County woman is celebrating a big Maryland Lottery win. She made her...

Charles County, MD · 1d

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Alexandria Film Festival turns 20, holiday lights’ last run in this weekend’s lineup

More activities are moving indoors and holiday events are starting to appear around Alexandria in mid-November. This weekend, the Alexandria Film Festival celebrates 20 years, and the newly-renamed Bright Nights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run returns for its final season. Other highlights include the Banned Books Speakeasy and specialty tours at Fort Ward Museum and Lee-Fendall House.

Alexandria, VA · 18h

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Friday Freebies: Enjoy yourself on Friday the 13th

Want to enjoy yourself on Friday the 13th? WTOP has rounded up some free food, events and other freebies happening around the D.C. area on Nov. 13. We run them down every Friday morning on air at 103.5 FM and here on WTOP.com. Know of a freebie you’d like featured...

Washington, DC · 22h

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Hotel Chocolat Plans a December Opening in Old Town Alexandria

Chocolate, according to Hotel Chocolat, should be more than a sweet indulgence. The British chocolatier has built its reputation around a simple philosophy: more cacao, less sugar. Its approach combines high-quality chocolate, inventive flavors and a sense of playfulness. “It’s a really beautiful chocolate brand that is high cacao, less...

Alexandria, VA · 20h

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Sloppy Mama’s BBQ takes Thanksgiving dinner off your to-do list

Hosting Thanksgiving can take most of a week: the grocery runs, the oven juggling, the stack of pans afterward. Sloppy Mama’s BBQ on Langston Boulevard offers a way to skip all of it with ready-to-go Thanksgiving dinners, made from scratch and picked up at 5731 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207.

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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Maryland Lottery raffle puts two $1 million prizes up for grabs

A $1 million prize could make for a memorable start to the new year, and the Maryland Lottery plans to award two of them in its Millionaire Raffle. The limited-entry game caps sales at 300,000 tickets, giving players a chance at the two $1 million grand prizes as well as thousands of other cash prizes.

Maryland · 15h

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Skip The Tourist Traps Because These 10 Maryland Seafood Spots Are Where Locals Actually Eat

A former waterman opened a crab house on a quiet creek back in 1974, and people still wind through a residential neighborhood to find it. That detail alone tells you a lot about how seafood works here. In Maryland, the best crab feasts often hide on back roads, sleepy inlets,...

Maryland · 5h

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This Virginia Riverfront Spot Lets You Launch Your Kayak For Free And Explore A Scenic Waterway

A free kayak launch right beside a scenic river sounds like an excellent excuse to get out on the water. Especially when you can paddle past wooded shorelines and enjoy a completely different view of a historic waterfront community. The Virginia launch provides access to the Occoquan River, a popular...

Occoquan, VA · 4d

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This Massive Virginia Thrift Store Lets You Walk Out With A Full Cart For Just $25

There’s a maroon cube rising above a shopping plaza in Falls Church, and the letters on it spell out “UNIQUE” in a font large enough to read from the interstate. Underneath that bold sign sits a thrift store so big and so stacked with bargains that it genuinely changes how you think about shopping.

Falls Church, VA · 4d