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Weekend road closures in DC for Veterans Day race and parade, movie filming

A production crew is filming a movie in D.C.’s Adams Morgan and Anacostia neighborhoods this weekend. And the nation’s veterans are being honored with a race and parade in Downtown D.C. on Sunday. As a result, there will be several road closures to accommodate these events. Sunday’s National...

Washington, DC · 3d

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Cornerstone suspension sends students to nearby bars

Since Cornerstone Grill & Loft, one of College Park’s most popular bars, lost its liquor license in October, regular patrons are squeezing into Looney’s Pub and Terrapin’s Turf on the weekends. “It’s a little bit disappointing,” University of Maryland (UMD) senior Gina Youn said. “I [just] turned...

College Park, MD · 1d

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Dulles International Airport unveils new concourse

Dulles International Airport held a grand opening for its new, state-of-the-art Concourse E, completing a three-year construction project as part of a major airport expansion.

Dulles, VA · 1d

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Five of Montgomery County’s Hottest Recent Restaurant Openings (November 2026 Edition)

Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings in recent months, but a handful have generated especially strong reactions from readers. From thousands of social media interactions to heavy interest on our website, these five became some of the area’s most talked-about new restaurants. Below, in alphabetical order, are five of Montgomery County’s hottest recent openings, based on reader interest. Note: This is a drink-heavy list.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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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 · 20h

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This 1920s Alexandria Home Was Renovated with Southern Charm in Mind

For Meredith and Roshan Patel, finding a home in Belle Haven, Alexandria, was about more than gaining extra space for their family. The couple fell for the charm and character of a 1920s classic center hall colonial. “We found this house and could tell the bones were incredible,” Meredith says....

Alexandria, VA · 11h

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Historic Maryland Diner to Close This Weekend

OTC Bar & Grille, a family-owned restaurant that has served Olde Towne Gaithersburg for decades, will permanently close its longtime location this Sunday, November 15, with plans to open in a new location in Bethesda in 2027. The restaurant operates at 226 E. Diamond Avenue in a historic property with roots dating back to 1893, making the site more than 130 years old.

Gaithersburg, MD · 1d

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Union Street Public House Celebrates 40 Years in Old Town Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — In Old Town Alexandria, 40 years is barely a blink of an eye for a building that dates to 1790. But for a restaurant? Now that’s something worth raising a glass to!. Union Street Public House, one of the waterfront’s most familiar gathering places, is...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Marion Filmmaker’s ‘Wall That Heals’ Documentary Screens Nov. 12 in Delaware

A Marion filmmaker’s labor of love about the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial that drew crowds to Delaware in 2024 reaches the big screen this week. Terry Cline and his team of veteran videographers created the documentary “Honoring our Veterans: The Wall that Heals,” and veterans and volunteers who built the wall are invited to a […]

Delaware, OH · 17h

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Canceled: Masonic Memorial’s November 12–15 Book Sale Will Not Take Place

The Memorial says its books have already sold, although some outside event listings still advertise the sale. The event had been advertised as a rare chance to browse vintage and antiquarian volumes at the landmark, located at 101 Callahan Drive in Alexandria. But residents who saw it on community calendars should not make the trip for the sale.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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This Maryland Amusement Park Closed Decades Ago but Its Beautiful 1921 Carousel Still Spins

Rabbits, ostriches, a giraffe, and even a tiger circle alongside carved horses on a carousel that still welcomes riders. The animals are wooden, of course, but their painted details make this Maryland attraction feel wonderfully alive. The carousel was installed in 1921 and survived the closure of its surrounding amusement...

Maryland · 1d

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The Latest Dish: D.C. Restaurants Raise the Bar (and the Food)

D.C. restaurants are raising the bar this season, with new chefs, wine bars and openings from Shaw to Navy Yar. Nicholas Fulginiti was named executive chef at Ten Ten West End at the One Washington Circle DC hotel. He was previously executive chef at District Winery and The Duck & The Peach.

Washington, DC · 2d

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Häagen-Dazs to Celebrate Reopening With 500 Free Scoops of Ice Cream on Nov. 14

Häagen-Dazs at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda has reopened following a temporary closure for renovations, and the ice cream shop will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, November 14, with 500 free scoops of ice cream, giveaways, and a chance to win free ice cream for a year. The...

Bethesda, MD · 7h

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Hank’s, Del Mar, and La Vie Shuck Happy Hour Oysters at The Wharf

National Happy Hour Day lands Thursday, November 12, 2026, and The Wharf in Southwest DC answers with three oyster deals that run long after the holiday. This is the waterfront for a cheap dozen and a glass of something cold. Hank’s Keeps the Classic Deal Simple. Start at Hank’s...

Washington, DC · 1d

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NEW: Wildfire to close Tysons Galleria restaurant in early 2027

Another longstanding tenant at Tysons Galleria is preparing to depart. Wildfire will serve its final customers after around two decades at the mall (2001 International Drive) on Jan. 2, 2027, according to a notice now posted on its website. The notice thanked employees for their hard work and customers for...

Tysons, VA · 1d

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JW Marriott Washington, DC Announces Two New Restaurant Concepts

WASHINGTON, D.C.—JW Marriott Washington, DC, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, announced two new dining concepts by Grey Spaces. The two new concepts refresh the hotel’s food and beverage experiences. Diner Bar by The Grey will debut later this year, followed by The Grey on Penn in spring...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Annual Holiday Bazaar Returns to Bethesda November 14 with Greek Food, Shopping, and More Than 20 Vendors

St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring authentic Greek food, holiday shopping, handmade gifts, and more than 20 vendors. The event is organized by the church’s Ladies Philoptochos Society and is free to attend.

Bethesda, MD · 2d

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Welcomes Back the Holiday Market Dec. 3 and 17

Provided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. The holiday season is returning to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) with two special editions of the popular Farmer’s Market on Thursday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. The outdoor Holiday Market will be held in the hospital’s main parking lot at 2300 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge.

Woodbridge, VA · 3h

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Old Town’s Banned-Book Speakeasy Returns for Five Nights

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Book lovers with a taste for a little mystery can slip into a hidden library in Old Town this week. The Study at Morrison House is bringing back its Banned Book Speakeasy with a new edition called The Restricted Collection. The five-night experience begins Tuesday, November...

Alexandria, VA · 10h

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Savannah Chef Mashama Bailey Lands Two Restaurants Near the White House

Mashama Bailey and Johno Morisano are bringing their Savannah-born hospitality group to Washington, DC, with two Southern restaurants planned inside the JW Marriott near the White House. Diner Bar by the Grey is set to open in December, with a sister restaurant called The Grey on Penn following in spring 2027, according to the two restaurateurs' plans.

Washington, DC · 4d