AKA Alexandria Hotel Becomes The Satire, Joins Marriott Autograph Collection
Alexandria, VA – Located at 625 First Street, the AKA Alexandria Hotel is now The Satire and officially part of the Autograph Collection Hotels by Marriott. In the hotel are the Wise Fool restaurant and the Bad Poet Café; both menus are being changed in the coming months to reflect the new direction from Marriott. The
Floriana Bringing Northern Italian Cuisine to Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – Floriana is coming to Alexandria at 277 S. Washington St. With two other restaurants in Washington D.C. and North Carolina, Floriana is planning to open their Italian restaurant by the end of July in the Atrium. The restaurant is known for its handmade pasta, steaks, and chops. Per their team, “At Flor
Little Birdie Opens in Del Ray With Chicken, Seafood and Family Favorites
Alexandria, VA – Little Birdie, 1504B Mount Vernon Ave., should be open by the time you read this. After eating there during a mock service, we found the ambiance and food all ready to welcome the public. As mentioned before, the restaurant focuses on chicken with forays into seafood, salads, burgers, and more to entic
After years of effort, Chesapeake Bay-specific menhaden population study gets funding
With new state dollars granted by the Virginia General Assembly by way of a budget amendment from Gov. Abigail Spanberger, scientists and lawmakers plan to examine the menhaden population inside the Chesapeake Bay, the culmination of years of legislative efforts. The data will be essential to determine whether updated
MGM National Harbor Ends Free Parking After Nearly Ten Years
End of an Era for Free Parking at MGM National Harbor. For almost a decade, MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill has stood out among local casinos by offering complimentary parking to its visitors. Known for its luxurious atmosphere, fine dining, and exciting entertainment, the resort has made free parking a key part of it
Former Beloved Maryland Restaurant Lives On In Philadelphia
Penang may be gone from Bethesda, but we had dinner there last night… just not in Maryland. We stopped by the Philadelphia, PA location in Chinatown, and it immediately brought back memories of the restaurant that was once a Bethesda favorite. What many people may not realize is that Penang actually began in New York C
Georgia featured at Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON — The Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., is featuring Georgia among its participating states. The fair had to close for several hours Friday because of the heat, but reopened to visitors. Georgia’s booth showcases the state’s No. 1 industry: agriculture. The display focuses on peaches, peanuts,..
WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Sunday night
A Flood Watch and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington and the immediate D.C. area through early Monday. Forecasters say there are concerns about strong thunderstorms developing later today and producing torrential rainfall, which could lead to flooding. There are already Flash Flood Warnings in ar
12 Cities Where the Nightlife Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype
A great nightlife scene can make a city feel alive long after the sun goes down. Live music, late-night restaurants, busy bars, and packed dance floors often become part of a city’s identity. Yet not every destination delivers that kind of energy. Some places are known for quiet evenings, limited entertainment, or busi
Jaykell Mason Pleads Guilty to Homicide of Terence Dantzler
WASHINGTON – Jaykell Mason, 26, of the District of Columbia, pleaded guilty last week in connection with a February 2020 deadly shooting and subsequent police chase that occurred in Northwest Washington, D.C., announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Mason pleaded guilty June 26, 2026, to second-degree murder whil
