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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 · 7d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 10d

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The Massive Thrift Store In Maryland That Even The Most Dedicated Bargain Hunters Can’t Finish

There are places in Maryland that make you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something the rest of the world hasn’t figured out yet, and 2nd Ave Thrift Superstore in Camp Springs is absolutely one of them. This is not a store you pop into for ten minutes and...

Maryland · 12d

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This Invasive Fish Is Taking Over the Chesapeake Bay. Now, It’s on School Lunch Menus (Exclusive)

The blue catfish patty served in some Maryland schools helps fight the invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay while providing a healthy options for students

Caroline County, MD · 13d

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Go GRK Brings Gyros and Greek Market to Reston's RTC Next Expansion

Reston Town Center Metro Station — Nearby Transit Landmark for RTC Next. A fast-casual Greek restaurant and market with roots in Fairfax Station is reportedly set to open inside Reston's sprawling RTC Next expansion, bringing gyros, souvlaki and avgolemono soup to the fast-growing development near the Reston Town Center Metro station. Go GRK Greek Eatery & Market is slated to occupy roughly 1,300 square feet of space at RTC Next, though an opening date has not been announced.

Reston, VA · 9d

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Go Hear Dan Murray at Lena’s. You’ll Understand Why I’m Gushing.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — I went upstairs at Lena’s last month to hear Dan Murray, and I came away convinced we’ll soon be saying, “We saw him when.”. This young man is that good. I had written about Murray before the performance. I knew about his beginnings...

Alexandria, VA · 9d

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Alexandria Mural by Patrick Kirwin Celebrates Local History

Alexandria, VA – On a picture perfect Thursday afternoon in the Arlandria section of Alexandria, while neighborhood artists created a new mural on another wall of the Mt. Vernon Shops in Del Ray, artist Patrick Kirwin joined the staff and friends of Rust Construction unveiling their office redo and Alexandria’s latest commissioned mural. Measuring 18′ x 20′ it’s Kirwin’s largest undertaking yet.

Alexandria, VA · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d