Alexandria’s Ellen Roberts comes home for “Beauty and the Beast”
The beloved musical plays the National Theatre through April 5. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” will be delighting audiences at the National Theatre through April 5, as the lavish production features spectacular new sets, dazzling costumes and the beloved songs that have made the musical a classic for generations.
D.C. Name Fight Takes Off As Manassas Airport Chases Commercial Flights
As Manassas inches toward its first commercial passenger flights, city leaders are getting ready to argue over something that will be on every ticket, every ad and every airport sign: what to call the place. Manassas City Council is set to consider a new name for Manassas Regional Airport this...
Timber Pizza’s Hot Slice Invasion Hits Alexandria and Richmond
Timber Pizza Co. is gearing up to bring its wood-fired pies to Alexandria and Richmond, the latest move in a bigger push across Virginia and the Southeast. The D.C.-born brand, which started slinging pizzas from a 1967 Chevy truck in 2014, has since grown into a mini-empire of nine restaurants and five mobile trucks,...
Maryland man accused of threatening a parking enforcement officer with a gun over ticket
WASHINGTON (7News) — A ticket caused a man to threaten a parking enforcement officer with a gun before he was arrested, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The officer with the Department of Public Works was working in the 700 block of 8th Street, Southeast D.C., on March 10.
Police swarm DC National Park after horror shooting near Eid al-Fitr event
U.S. Parks police confirmed the park has been closed for an investigation. A person was shot Friday afternoon at a national park in Washington, D.C., local police confirmed. U.S. Park Police responded around 1:15 p.m. to reports of gunfire and an unconfirmed victim near the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion. Officers...
New Owner Redefines The Majestic in Old Town Alexandria
The Majestic, a longtime Old Town Alexandria landmark, is entering an exciting chapter with a refreshed menu, updated interior, and new ownership. At the center of the evolution is Santiago Lopez, a veteran Alexandria Restaurant Partners (ARP) executive chef. He’s now guiding the American cuisine restaurant he helped...
Mayoral Candidate Vincent Orange’s Son Arrested, Found With Illegal Handgun and Sword
Standing alongside his son in front of a D.C. Superior Court judge probably was not how Vincent Orange Sr. wanted to spend his Thursday. But that’s where the lawyer and mayoral hopeful found himself, answering for his son’s alleged possession of an firearm that police say he is not legally allowed to carry in the...
Bloodied Man Opens Cop Car Door, Assaults Officers Without Warning In Arlington: Police
Quinton Berry, 26, of Alexandria, was arrested and charged with Assault on Police (x2), Obstruction of Justice (x2), Attempt to Disarm an Officer, and Vehicle Tampering, according to the Arlington County Police Department. He is being held without bond at the Arlington County Detention Facility, police said. The...
The Best Sandwich Place (TBSP) Nears Opening New Location
“Looks like they’re either about to open or already open. Outdoor seating is set up for this beautiful spring weather ❄️”. “The Best Sandwich Place is a fast casual restaurant that offers breakfast and lunch to the Franklin square area. Only the highest-quality local ingredients are used in our diverse and unique...
Alexandria’s Twig Volunteers Give $2 Million Gift to Support New Inova Hospital at Landmark
ALEXANDRIA, VA — For more than nine decades, a group of dedicated Alexandria volunteers has quietly helped shape the future of local healthcare. Now, they’re making one of their most significant contributions yet. The Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital—better known as The Twig—has made a $2 million...
