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Opera in threat to quit Kennedy Center

Washington National Opera’s artistic director Francesca Zambello has made an ill-advised disclosure that her company is thinking of leaving the Kennedy Center amid a collapse in ticket sales and donor confidence. ‘It is our desire to perform in our home at the Kennedy Center,’ Zambello told a reporter for...
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Maryland man stabs woman to death in Fairfax County

A man will be charged with murder after a woman was found stabbed to death in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Friday night, according to police. At 9:52 p.m., police responded to a report of an unconscious person with injuries to their upper body in the 3900 block of Terrace Drive in Annandale, Virginia.
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This Virginia Food Truck Is So Good, People Plan Their Lunch Breaks Around Its...

Food trucks have transformed street dining into an art form, and few do it better than Flavor Hive. This Alexandria-based mobile kitchen has turned a simple idea into a full-blown phenomenon that draws thousands of fans. People genuinely adjust their schedules just to catch this truck at its next stop,...
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Pedestrian Struck In Waldorf, Airlifted To Trauma Center With Life-Threatening Injuries

WALDORF, Md. — A man was seriously injured around 1:30 a.m. Nov. 9, 2025, when a vehicle struck him on Crain Highway (U.S. Route 301) near Mattawoman Drive. Crews arrived and found the victim lying in the roadway, believed to be about 30 years old, who was breathing but unresponsive. EMS reported major head trauma...
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2 teens, woman killed in Saturday shootings across DC: MPD

Police are investigating after three separate shootings left three people dead, including two teenagers, across Washington, D.C. on Saturday.
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Local Pizza Chain Launches Free Franchise Giveaway for Veterans

Local DMV pizza chain Paisano’s is offering a free franchise opportunity to a selected veteran in 2026, with nominations open through December 31, 2025. “This franchise will change the life of a veteran, and in turn, we hope it drives change across the DMV and the country, showing local and national businesses how to...
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Man arrested in Northeast DC robbery, assault

A man was arrested Friday for allegedly assaulting and robbing another man in Northeast D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
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Trio accused of killing congressional intern in DC appear before judge

WASHINGTON (7News) — The three people accused of killing 21-year-old congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in June appeared before a judge Friday for a status hearing. Kelvin Thomas, Jr., 17, Jailen Lucas, 17 and Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, are facing numerous charges, including first-degree murder while armed....
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Phoenix, the ‘total cuddlebug’

Phoenix is a “super sweet, friendly and gentle” pup who loves running, playing fetch and settling in for a good cuddle. The resident pooch at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is searching for a forever family to accompany on “woodsy weekend field trips,” according to an AWLA volunteer. She’s two years old,...
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Old Town North’s New Flame: VPN‑Certified Pupatella Fires Up 700 Slaters Lane

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Alexandria’s pizza scene just notched a certified upgrade: Pupatella has opened in Old Town North, bringing VPN‑certified Neapolitan pies to 700 Slaters Lane as of Sept. 15, 2025. After two years of planning and a full renovation of the corner site off the...

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