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Navy Yard, DC · Lifestyle

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Semper K9 in Fauquier County Pairs Service Dogs with Veterans

Morgan McCown carries the invisible wounds of many veterans: traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma (MST), and post-traumatic stress disorder. “I was hypervigilant to the point where I couldn’t go in a grocery store without having a panic attack,” she says. “I always felt like someone was coming to get me.”

Fauquier County, VA · 3d

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Former Langston Blvd hair salon is demolished for single-family homes

A former salon on Langston Blvd has come down to make way for two new single-family homes. The former New Image Hair Designs at 5800 Langston Blvd was a small pile of rubble as of this morning (Wednesday). Permit records indicate plans to build two new single-family homes facing N. Madison Street.

Arlington County, VA · 3d

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Travel tidbits from Dulles, Phoenix and Denver Airports. Plus: the new voice of Boston Logan Airport

Holiday decorations are already popping up here and there. And for many, it’s waaaay too early. But Washington Dulles International Airport is ready. And so is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), where there are now tables set up inviting kids to get their letters to Santa composed and sent off early.

Dulles, VA · 2d

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Don’t Miss Out: Area Weekend Events

Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. November is bringing plenty of opportunities to get creative, explore the outdoors, celebrate the community, and enjoy a little fall fun throughout Greater Prince William. Whether you’re making an upcycled pumpkin with friends, discovering local wildlife with the kids, enjoying a family-friendly fall festival, or honoring our nation’s veterans, there’s something for everyone. Add in art, food, wine, and a special evening supporting a local nonprofit, and you have a weekend full of ways to stay active, inspired, and connected. Don’t Miss Out!

Manassas, VA · 4d

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Bonsai Sushi Shuts Down in Crystal City, Leaving Another Storefront Empty

A Crystal City restaurant space is listed for lease after Bonsai Sushi closed, according to ARLnow. The restaurant appears to have shut its doors a couple of months before the closure was reported. The vacancy is part of a stretch of Crystal City where other restaurant spaces are also seeking tenants.

Arlington County, VA · 3d

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Sink Your Teeth Into The Overstuffed Sandwiches At This Beloved Virginia Deli

There’s a deli in Fairfax, Virginia, that will make you question every sandwich decision you’ve ever made in your life. Chutzpah Deli is the kind of place that doesn’t just feed you, it reminds you what food is supposed to feel like. Let’s talk about the name...

Fairfax, VA · 8d

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Good Luck Leaving Empty-Handed From This Maryland Amish Market Stacked With Homemade Treats

Pretzels get twisted by hand right in front of you, and the doughnut case alone could derail any grocery list. Add smoked brisket, stuffed pretzel logs, and cheesecake, and resistance starts to feel optional. The market only opens three days a week. That short schedule turns every Thursday, Friday, and...

Laurel, MD · 5d

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This Maryland Pie Shop Bakes Savory And Sweet Pies In Wild Flavors

Old Bay usually lands on crabs, but this Maryland shop sprinkles it on salted caramel pie. The crab spice sits right on top, and somehow it absolutely works. The dessert case only gets bolder from there, with a local fudge-topped cookie melted into vanilla filling. Bacon, banana, and Swiss chocolate...

Maryland · 8d

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The Best Apple Cider Donut In Maryland Is Waiting At This Willy Wonka-Worthy Farm

There’s a place in Parkville, Maryland where the flowers greet you at the door, the air smells like warm cinnamon and fresh apples, and the donuts will make you question every life choice that kept you from coming here sooner. Weber’s Cider Mill Farm is that place, and it’s...

Parkville, MD · 4d

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This Massive Maryland Off Road Park Features Miles of Rugged Trails and Outdoor Adventures

Rocky vehicle trails cut through thick forest here, including a designated route with stretches of rugged stone. It’s a side of Maryland recreation that looks very different from a paved park path. The surrounding state forest also has hiking routes, mountain biking trails, and primitive campsites. Some paths climb...

Maryland · 3d

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Yunnan by Potomac brings China’s Yunnan cuisine to Arlington

Washington, D.C. (7News) — Food lovers looking to explore bold new flavors can find a unique culinary experience at Yunnan by Potomac in Arlington. On Good Morning Washington, Chef and Owner Shao Bruce shared what makes the restaurant stand out, highlighting the rich and diverse cuisine of China's Yunnan province. Known for its vibrant flavors and wide-ranging menu, the restaurant offers guests an opportunity to discover dishes that may be unfamiliar, with the help of an interactive Food Map Quiz on its website designed to guide diners to menu items that match their tastes.

Arlington County, VA · 2d

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Disney’s “Frozen” Brings the Magic of Arendelle to Manassas

Get Your Tickets Today! Several shows are already sold out!. Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory presents the full-length Broadway musical at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Nov. 20 to 29. When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally unleashes her hidden powers, trapping Arendelle in an eternal winter, her fearless younger sister...

Manassas, VA · 3d

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Cana Café eyes December opening in former Old Town Starbucks location

A new café is looking to open in a highly visible part of Old Town in December. Cana Café announced on Instagram last month that it will open at the corner of King and S. Union Streets (100 S. Union Street) in the former longtime home of a Starbucks, which closed last year.

Alexandria, VA · 4d

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Port Tobacco Players Presents An Encore Presentation Of “Unseen Hooks: The La Plata Tornadoes Of 1926 & 2002”

The following is a press release from Port Tobacco Players. Winner of Best Documentary at the 2026 Utopia Film Festival. Join us for the encore presentation of the documentary Unseen Hooks. Discover the chaos and horror of a town experiencing not one but two devastating tornadoes in less than a century, along with remarkable stories of heroism, resilience, stoicism, and even humor. Learn how the disaster became the catalyst for building a consolidated school and full-service hospital and establishing the county’s first volunteer fire department. Experience the powerful story of how a community came together, overcame unimaginable trauma and destruction, and learned to rise and build again.

La Plata, MD · 4d

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Maryland’s Best Bakery Named in New National Ranking

Food Republic has released its list of “The Best Bakery in Every U.S. State,” selecting Baltimore’s Ovenbird Bakery as the top bakery in Maryland. The national food publication compiled its selections using a combination of notable food awards, local and national media recognition, and online reviews and comments from various platforms and travel websites.

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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Documentary about La Plata tornados airs on 100th anniversary

Stanley Preston was eating dinner at the Charles Restaurant and Bar in La Plata after a day of filming a documentary when it dawned on him that he was sitting in an area that saw devastation. “It’s incredible that we’re sitting here after seeing what the 2002 tornado did to the town,” Preston, director of the documentary “Unseen Hooks,” said. The documentary was going to be only about the 1926 tornado, which swept through La Plata a century ago and killed 13 children and two adults, but many people still alive today remember the 2002 tornado, Anthony Puzzilla, historian and executive producer of the documentary, said. The documentary tells the story of how La Plata was struck by two of the most powerful tornadoes on record. It will be shown on Nov. 9 on Maryland Public Television, 100 years after the 1926 tornado, and was shown at the Utopia Film Festival in Greenbelt last month. “It just seemed like a meteorological anomaly,” Preston said. “They’re still amazed that it could even happen.” While the town is still known for its tornadoes, it gained relationships with other jurisdictions, Mayor Jeannine E. James said during the screening premier of the documentary on

La Plata, MD · 4d

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Count On These 6 Virginia General Stores To Still Make Sandwiches At The Counter

Some of the best lunches in Virginia still come wrapped in paper and handed across a store counter. Old-style general stores are scattered across the state, from the hunt country villages of Loudoun County to the foothills near Natural Bridge. Many of them still stock candy bins, jams, bulk goods,...

Loudoun County, VA · 5d

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McLean Art Gallery welcomes new exhibit, prepares for 2027 closure

Time is ticking down on the McLean Art Society’s stay at the Chesterbrook Shopping Center. The nonprofit will welcome a new exhibit titled “City Life” to its McLean Art Gallery tomorrow (Wednesday) that’s now expected to be one of the last in the pop-up space at 6224B Old Dominion Drive.

Mclean, VA · 4d

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From food truck to future restaurant: El Alfa Taqueria finds its home in Arlington

For Alexander Torres, the dream of owning a restaurant didn’t begin with a grand opening. It began with years spent working in other people’s kitchens, learning the business one shift, one challenge and one meal at a time. Now, Torres is putting that experience to work for himself...

Arlington County, VA · 3d