Townhomes on former Rudy’s Golf site to begin construction this year
A longtime destination for local golf enthusiasts will soon give way to Kingstowne’s newest residential neighborhood. Developer EYA anticipates breaking ground this spring on Banner Heights, bringing 174 townhomes to a 17.4-acre site on South Van Dorn Street that once hosted Topgolf’s original facility. “Banner...
American restaurant in Del Ray featured on Yelp’s ‘Top 100 US Restaurants’ list
A Del Ray restaurant is one of three Virginia eateries to make Yelp’s annual list of the “Top US Restaurants” released earlier this week. Matt and Tony’s All Day Kitchen + Bar just made the rankings, coming in at No. 100 out of the 100 spots featured.
Don’t Go Sledding at the GW Masonic Memorial
ALEXANDRIA, VA – That tempting hill near the George Washington Masonic National Memorial may look like the perfect sledding spot after this weekend’s snowfall — but city residents should think again. Support Good News Journalism, Subscribe >>. Memorial officials say the grounds will be closed Sunday for...
Silver Spring restaurant fire leaves firefighter injured; restaurant closed
Officials said the firefighter was taken to the hospital for treatment and released.
TOP HEADLINES: DC winter storm warning, area preps for snow
DC has declared a State of Emergency as the area braces for a winter storm this weekend that could bring several inches of snow and sleet.
Alexandria declares Snow Emergency, requiring vehicle removal on emergency routes
The City of Alexandria has declared a Snow Emergency ahead of this weekend’s forecasted winter storm, requiring all vehicles to be removed from the city’s snow emergency routes by 10 p.m. tonight (Saturday). An estimated 7 to 14 inches of “widespread significant snow” and sleet are expected to...
Mayor Bowser Launches Construction of The Geneva, DC’s Largest Office-to-Residential Conversion
In Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser recently initiated construction of The Geneva, billed as the city's most ambitious office-to-residential conversion project to date, promising to add 532 new homes, 60 of which will be maintained as permanently affordable, according to a press release from the Mayor's Office....
5 Vehicles That Make Sense in Washington D.C. vs 5 That Are Costly to...
Washington, D.C., is one of those cities where the “right” vehicle isn’t just about taste, it’s about survival in a very specific driving ecosystem. Streets are tighter than they look on maps, parking is limited, traffic is unpredictable, and enforcement is serious. At the same time, D.C. isn’t a purely urban island....
Tourists Keep Hitting The Road For The Prime Rib At This Hidden Virginia Restaurant
Tucked away along Leesburg Pike in Vienna, Virginia, Randy’s Prime Seafood and Steaks has become the kind of place people drive hours to visit. Travelers from all over make special trips just to sink their forks into the legendary prime rib that keeps drawing crowds back for more. But...
Magnified Sunlight Through Snow Globe Causes Office Fire
A small fire inside a Bethesda office building was accidentally sparked by magnified sunlight reflecting through a snow globe, according to fire officials. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews responded to a commercial high-rise office building in the 7550 block of Wisconsin Avenue near East West...
