Glory Days Grill permanently closes its doors in Alexandria after seven years
After seven years in Alexandria, Glory Days Grill permanently closed its doors on Duke Street on Monday, May 26. The sports-themed family restaurant chain, which has 39 corporate and franchised restaurants in six states, shared the following note on social media:. Dear Glory Days Grill Patrons,. After 7 years of...
Man found fatally shot on 14th Street off Logan Circle
A man was found with a fatal gunshot wound on 14th Street NW early Tuesday, authorities say. Officers responded about 4 a.m. to the 1600 block of 14th Street NW between Q and R streets, a few blocks north of Logan Circle. They found a man who had been fatally...
These 3 Northern Virginia Cities Are Best Places to Live
“U.S. News and World Report” has ranked 23 of the state’s cities — and the top three are in NoVA. Is your home sweet home in one of Virginia’s best places to live? If it happens to be in one these three NoVA cities, then the answer might just be yes.
Halfsmoke’s “last day of service in Shaw will be Tuesday, May 27th.”
Thanks to Thom for passing on Halfsmoke’s closing note:. Our journey started on October 14, 2016, with the opening of our first restaurant in Shaw. Now our lease contract has come to an end. As such, our last day of service in Shaw will be Tuesday, May 27th. Since...
“Loud Explosion in DC Last Night”
Stock photo from our archives used for a previous unexplained explosion. It sounded like two explosions, one small and then big. It was very loud and sounded like it was around Dupont, but people as far away as Chevy Chase heard it around 9:30pm. There has been zero in the news media. I am still wondering what it was.”
Black bear hangs out in Maryland tree, eventually tranquilized
A black bear spent hours in a Langley Park, Maryland, residential backyard tree Monday before state wildlife personnel tranquilized and removed it.
People Drive Far And Wide For The Outrageously Delicious Beef Brisket At This Humble...
In the bustling Arlington food scene, there’s a smoky paradise where meat-lovers make pilgrimages with the devotion of religious zealots. Texas Jack’s Barbecue isn’t just another restaurant—it’s a temple of smoked meat artistry that has Virginians and DC-area residents plotting their next visit before they’ve even...
City seeks public input on proposed King Street changes near Alexandria City High School
The City of Alexandria wants to hear from you about proposed safety improvements near Alexandria City High School on King Street. They’re hosting an open house on June 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria at 3330 King St. The Department of Transportation and...
Henrico Police chief joins National Police Athletic/Activities League’s Chiefs’ and Sheriffs’ Council
Henrico County Police Chief Col. Eric English was installed in April as an inaugural member of the National Police Activities/Athletic League’s Chiefs’ and Sheriffs’ Council, during an event in Washington, D.C. English was the only Virginia official selected for the council, which also includes
Man Charged In D.C. Armed Carjacking
WASHINGTON, DC.- On Friday, May 23, 2025, a 26-year-old Northwest, D.C., man was taken into custody and jailed after being charged in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred in the early morning hours in the Chinatown section of Northwest, D.C. According to D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith,...