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Dulles International Airport unveils first new concourse in nearly 20 years

Travelers flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport will soon have a new place to board their flights as the airport unveils its first new concourse in nearly two decades.

Dulles, VA · 3d

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Good Company Doughnuts, Ellie Bird among local favorites in new Dulles concourse

The new Concourse E at Dulles Airport includes popular restaurants from Arlington, Falls Church and elsewhere in the D.C. area. The 435,000-square-foot facility, which formally opened this week, features new locations for brands including Ballston-based Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe and Falls Church’s Ellie Bird. Other dining options include...

Dulles, VA · 1d
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Highway marker to commemorate rock legend

It happened in 1957 at a sock hop in the old Fredericksburg Arena – a native-American musician named Link Wray first played what would become a huge hit – the instrumental known as Rumble:. Wray is now remembered for his innovative use of distortion or fuzz and the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 4d
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Public Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Regulations on Maryland Native Reptiles and Amphibians

Annapolis, MD - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting public comment on proposed changes to the native reptile and amphibian regulations, designed to protect the species. Due to conservation concerns including collection pressure, disease transmission, and illegal trade, DNR is considering changes to regulations under COMAR 08.03.11.

Maryland · 2d
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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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9 Grocery Stores in Maryland Famous for Their Quality Meat Departments

One Maryland grocery store makes its own country sausage and will even prepare custom cuts of beef for your freezer. The meat counter also carries stuffed pork chops, porterhouse steaks, and fresh poultry. That’s a lot more tempting than grabbing the first plastic-wrapped package you see. At another family-owned...

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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Maryland Is Packed With Italian Restaurants but This Hidden Gem Deserves Your Attention

An eight-ounce crab cake sits beside mussels and bucatini coated in Old Bay Alfredo at this Maryland Italian restaurant. That combination alone deserves a closer look, especially when the menu also includes blue crab ravioli finished with more jumbo crab meat. The kitchen doesn’t ignore the classics. Homemade potato gnocchi...

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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The Breakfast at This Maryland Diner Comes With More Than 70 Years of History and an Unexpected Backstory

Today’s breakfast orders pass through a kitchen where workers once patched flat tires. The building previously held a gas station and electrical shop, so the change from grease-stained tools to a breakfast griddle is quite a turnaround. That unlikely history belongs to a Maryland diner still serving meals on...

Manchester, MD · 1d

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A 312-year-old Stradivarius made a secret stop in Fredericksburg

For one night in October, the James Monroe High School auditorium was home to one of the most famous violins in the world, and almost nobody knew it was coming. Violinist Timothy Chooi joined the Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 23 for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, playing the 1714 “Dolphin” Stradivarius, the instrument famously associated with Jascha Heifetz. For security reasons, the orchestra didn’t announce the violin’s appearance in advance.

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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Fairfax County Public Library launches online portal for historical photos

The City of Fairfax Regional Library’s Virginia Room has long stewarded an extensive collection of historical photographs taken throughout the decades in the county, city, and region. Now, many of those snapshots are available online through Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL). Launched last week, the Fairfax County History Portal...

Fairfax County, VA · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Floriana Coming to The Atrium Building in Old Town Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Old Town diners have a clearer sense of when Floriana might arrive. The longtime Dupont Circle restaurant is planning to close its Washington, D.C., location after New Year’s Eve and is targeting an early- to mid-January 2027 opening in Alexandria. In a recent interview with...

Alexandria, VA · 4d

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A Former Top Chef Contestant Brought New Life To A Historic Virginia Bank Building With A Popular Restaurant

A former bank building now serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner under the direction of a chef who competed on Top Chef. That’s a remarkable transformation for a historic property, especially when the restaurant focuses on approachable, thoughtfully prepared food. The Virginia establishment is led by chef Joy Crump and...

Fredericksburg, VA · 5d

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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 7d

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Turkey Trots Near Fredericksburg 2026: Ultimate Fun Guide

Turkey trots near Fredericksburg offer a fun way to get the family moving before Thanksgiving dinner in 2026. Thanksgiving races around Fredericksburg offer everything from short trots for little legs to scenic runs for families ready to go the distance. Whether you run, walk or cheer from the sidelines, these events can become a holiday tradition.

Fredericksburg, VA · 5d

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A Hidden Gem Tasting Menu Showcases a Beloved Chef’s Career in Fairfax

In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Legendary Virginia chef Jonathan Krinn revels in the unexpected at Elyse, from the tiny 30-seat location in Fairfax to the ingredients that range from kangaroo tartare to pan-seared sugar toads. Two years in, he has reliable local clientele that are loving what he calls his “incubator” of a five course tasting menu ($140 per person, with options for three courses) that swap out regularly for the seasons and to accommodate whatever zany produce and proteins he’s getting from producers he’s been developing relationships with for a quarter-century.

Fairfax, VA · 4d

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On-the-go Buffalo Wild Wings might be coming to Centreville

A new option for on-the-go meals appears to be taking flight off of Route 29 in Centreville. “Buffalo Wild Wings Go” has applied for a commercial alteration permit at 13810 C Braddock Road, which would place it between the IHOP and iBattle Gaming and Esports Center in the Old Centreville Crossing shopping plaza.

Centreville, VA · 4d

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Fredericksburg’s Joy

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library brings free books and new adventures to Fredericksburg’s youngest readers! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library returned to Fredericksburg on Sept. 25, 2026, after a pause that began in June 2024. The first books are arriving in homes this month. Key Takeaways. Dolly Parton’s Imagination...

Fredericksburg, VA · 4d

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Construction underway at new Donatos restaurant in Herndon

Things are starting to move on a long-awaited new Donatos restaurant in the works for Herndon. The owner has announced that construction is officially underway at the site in the Woodland Park Crossing shopping center. As The Burn reported earlier this year, the pizza and sub sandwich brand is taking...

Herndon, VA · 4d

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Maryland’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 Has Been Named by Tasting Table

Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg has been named Maryland’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 by Tasting Table, adding another national honor to a growing list of accolades for the Montgomery County dining destination. A video of the experience can be seen below. The recognition comes...

Clarksburg, MD · 5d