Farewell to flavor: Beloved restaurants across the DMV say goodbye
From Adams Morgan to Annandale, the DMV dining scene is preparing to part ways with some of its most celebrated, and cherished, establishments. Some are calling it quits on their own terms, others are being pushed out, but all are winding down for good.
From Adams Morgan to Annandale, the DMV dining scene is preparing to part ways with some of its most celebrated, and cherished, establishments. Some are calling it quits on their own terms, others are being pushed out, but all are winding down for good.
Virginia tourism spending hits record $35.1 billion in 2024, Governor Youngkin announces
Tourism in Virginia reached new heights in 2024, with visitors spending a record-breaking $35.1 billion across the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. That figure represents a $2 billion increase over 2023, with travelers now spending an average of $96 million per day in Virginia.
Tourism in Virginia reached new heights in 2024, with visitors spending a record-breaking $35.1 billion across the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. That figure represents a $2 billion increase over 2023, with travelers now spending an average of $96 million per day in Virginia.
McDonandland Meal 2025: New Happy Meal for adults
Ronald McDonald, Grimmace, and Hamburglar are among the classic McDonald’s characters making a comeback for the new meal deal.
Ronald McDonald, Grimmace, and Hamburglar are among the classic McDonald’s characters making a comeback for the new meal deal.
This American is viewed most favorably among global figures in new poll: See the list
Pope Leo XIV received the highest net favorability score in a new Gallup poll, outperforming U.S. and global political leaders including Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.
Pope Leo XIV received the highest net favorability score in a new Gallup poll, outperforming U.S. and global political leaders including Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.
Northern Virginia restaurant owners raise alarms over staffing, costs and tariffs
A growing number of restaurant and hospitality business owners across Northern Virginia say a combination of rising costs, worker shortages and economic uncertainty is threatening their ability to stay afloat.
A growing number of restaurant and hospitality business owners across Northern Virginia say a combination of rising costs, worker shortages and economic uncertainty is threatening their ability to stay afloat.
DC's 'corpse flower' blooms for the first time in years
The titan arum, also known as the “corpse flower", is about to bloom at the Botanical Gardens. The flower has a bloom period of only 24 - 48 hours every five to ten years, usually prompting hundreds of people to wait in line before it goes back into hiding.
The titan arum, also known as the “corpse flower", is about to bloom at the Botanical Gardens. The flower has a bloom period of only 24 - 48 hours every five to ten years, usually prompting hundreds of people to wait in line before it goes back into hiding.
Breast milk ice cream for sale nationwide: 'Just like mom used to make'
Frida has teamed up with OddFellows to create “Breast Milk Ice Cream."
Frida has teamed up with OddFellows to create “Breast Milk Ice Cream."
US may require visa applicants to post $15K bond to enter country. What we know
The proposed pilot program would require people from countries considered to have high overstay rates to post bonds of up to $15,000 when they apply for a visa.
The proposed pilot program would require people from countries considered to have high overstay rates to post bonds of up to $15,000 when they apply for a visa.
These are the best states to have a baby, new study finds
Here’s which state topped the list as the best state to have a baby, thanks to top-tier health care, low infant mortality and strong family support policies.
Here’s which state topped the list as the best state to have a baby, thanks to top-tier health care, low infant mortality and strong family support policies.
Kia issues recalls over loose parts creating possible roadway hazards, over 300K vehicles impacted
More than 100,000 K5 sedans, 201,000 Telluride SUVs have been impacted in the recalls.
More than 100,000 K5 sedans, 201,000 Telluride SUVs have been impacted in the recalls.
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 2025 freebies and deals
From famous chains to a well-known hotel, here’s how you can score a free cookie on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
From famous chains to a well-known hotel, here’s how you can score a free cookie on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
GM Corvettes shatter American speed records at legendary racetrack
GM engineers drove Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X models to record-breaking performances on a famous German track.
GM engineers drove Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X models to record-breaking performances on a famous German track.
Gen Z is ditching boxed cereals at breakfast: 'Couldn't pay me to eat them'
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Great Wolf Lodge flash sale offers $84 rooms for one day only, including Baltimore location
North America’s largest chain of indoor water parks and resorts is offering steep discounts for one day only.
North America’s largest chain of indoor water parks and resorts is offering steep discounts for one day only.
Ford recalls 312K trucks and SUVs over brake failure risk
Ford is recalling over 312,000 vehicles due to an issue with its power brake assist.
Ford is recalling over 312,000 vehicles due to an issue with its power brake assist.
Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
Freeze-dried fruit packs, sold in 43 states, recalled over listeria concerns
Freeze-dried fruit packs sold at Sam’s Clubs in 43 states may be contaminated with listeria, the FDA says.
Freeze-dried fruit packs sold at Sam’s Clubs in 43 states may be contaminated with listeria, the FDA says.
$1,000 car payments are becoming more common: Here’s where
A LendingTree analysis found nearly 1 in 10 Americans now have at least one car loan payment of $1,000 or more—and in some states, it’s even more common.
A LendingTree analysis found nearly 1 in 10 Americans now have at least one car loan payment of $1,000 or more—and in some states, it’s even more common.
'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
Biden visits Maryland ice cream shop
Notorious ice cream lover and former President Joe Biden was spotted in Kensington, MD at a Baskin-Robbins to grab a scoop of his favorite dessert on Monday.
Notorious ice cream lover and former President Joe Biden was spotted in Kensington, MD at a Baskin-Robbins to grab a scoop of his favorite dessert on Monday.