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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 · 2d
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Mount Vernon HS teacher named a finalist for 2027 Grammy Award

For Al Rodriguez, the third time might be the charm. The Mount Vernon High School orchestra teacher was announced last weekend as a finalist for the 2027 Grammy Music Educator Award. Awarded by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum, the recognition honors music teachers who make a “significant and lasting...

Mt Vernon, VA · 2d
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Dogs Are the No. 1 Customer at This New Bakery in Fredericksburg

There’s a new bakery in Fredericksburg — but it’s not your typical dog-friendly bakery. At Hound & Crumb Dog Bakery + Café, the dog is the customer. The new spot officially opens on Saturday, November 14. Don’t expect to find coffee and sandwiches on the menu...

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d
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W-L student’s 1981 photo project captured a community in transition

As a 16-year-old student at Washington-Lee High School in 1981, Eric Dobson opted to fulfill a requirement in his American Civilization class by traveling around Arlington with his father’s 40-year-old Minolta camera. Little did he know that he was chronicling history in the process. It was a time of...

Arlington County, VA · 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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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FAA ground stop impacts flights at Dulles International Airport

Dulles, VA · 1d

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Some Of Maryland’s Best Pies Come From These 5 Farm Market Bakeries

Some of the best pies in Maryland are not sold in fancy city bakeries. They come from farm markets where the fruit is grown right down the road, sometimes right outside the door. From the Catoctin Mountain area to the far corner of Cecil County, these five orchard bakeries turn...

Maryland · 1d

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Maryland’s Official State Dessert Has Up to 10 Layers. Here’s Where Smith Island Cake Came From

Most cakes have two or three layers. The one Maryland chose as its official dessert has as many as ten,...

Maryland · 2d

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Six Maryland Seafood Houses Where Steamed Crabs Still Arrive On Brown Paper In Late Fall

Summer gets all the credit, but plenty of Maryland crab houses keep the mallets out long after the beach towels are packed away. Late fall is a smart time to go, with shorter waits at many spots and the same paper-covered tables waiting for a pile of seasoned blue crabs.

Maryland · 1d

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See What’s New and Coming Soon at Fairfax Corner

With new retailers and restaurants and more fresh arrivals on the way, there’s plenty to discover at Fairfax Corner. Here’s a look at who’s setting up shop at the outdoor shopping spot. Now Open. Becky’s Boutique. Shop clothing, shoes, accessories, gifts, and candles at this curated...

Fairfax, VA · 3d

Daily Voice

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Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Waldorf After Testing Positive Near Homes

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Maryland, prompting a warning from health officials for anyone who may have come into contact with the infected animal. The Charles County Department of Health confirmed that the raccoon tested positive on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the area of Poplar Hill Road …

Waldorf, MD · 4d

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Nailed It: Insight on Seniors Alayna Champ and Aisha Calloway’s Nail Businesses

Many students at Liberty High School start their own businesses before graduating and seniors Alayna Champ and Aisha Calloway did just that. Both Champ and Calloway have started their own nail businesses this year and hope to continue their nail journey in the future. “I started my nail business because I’ve always loved making art. After starting cosmetology, doing nails became the best way to show off my creativity,” Champ said.

Bealeton, VA · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Celebrating the Halloween Spirit with Vintage Style

Old Town Manassas hosted over 80 vendors at Vintage Halloween Market. The Manassas Vintage Halloween Market, held in the Prince William Commuter Lot, brought in locals to the third Manassas vintage market of the year on Oct. 18. During the event, attendees could have cookies, matcha and coffee from the...

Manassas, VA · 1d

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Nadia Phillips’ Maryland Crab Cakes Steal The Show On ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

WALDORF, Md. — There were violinists outside the kitchen and caviar on the dinner agenda, but it was a plate of Maryland crab cakes from Waldorf chef Nadia Phillips that won over the judges at the “Hell’s Kitchen” 25th-season gala challenge. Phillips, 24, a North Point...

Waldorf, MD · 5d

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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 · 2d

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Assateague’s Maryland Herd Has About 80 Wild Horses. Here’s How to See Them in Late Fall Without Breaking the Rules

There are only about 80 wild horses on the Maryland end of Assateague Island, and in late fall you have...

Maryland · 2d

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Seven Virginia Old-Fashioned Dining Rooms Where Prime Rib Night Still Feels Special

Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. In Virginia, a handful of old-school dining rooms still treat prime rib like the main event, served in rooms with wood paneling, fireplaces, candlelight, and plenty of history. These are the places people pick for birthdays, anniversaries, and the...

Virginia Beach, VA · 4d

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Puzzle Palooza in Occoquan hosting Statewide Puzzle Swap this weekend

Puzzle Palooza Etc. in Occoquan is gearing up for the holidays, and the festivities kick off this weekend with a Statewide Puzzle Swap Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Folks can bring their gently loved puzzles and exchange them for others,” owner Donna Sherman told InsideNoVa. “Participants will be given a discount card that can be used in the store that day.” The event is free, though organizers insist all puzzle pieces are included and sealed in a Ziploc bag for the exchange. Attendees are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the local pantry. The popular shop at 305 Mill St. also hosts monthly puzzle nights. For more details, go to the shop’s website at puzzlepaloozaetc.com or call 703-494-0579.

Occoquan, VA · 2d