Posts Tagged ‘Fairfax’
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Vandals spray paint racist, anti-Semitic, vulgar graffiti throughout Warrenton
Funeral held for murdered Alexandria activist
Wind power may be coming to Virginia
Fairfax brigadier general dies in Afghanistan
Fairfax County Police bust illegal gambling operation
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
State Senate committee passes bill allowing Virginians to purchase more than one handgun per month
Fairfax County Fire Department reports no fire deaths for first time in 2011
Virginia Dems upset over new congressional redistricting bill
More than 400,000 buried at Arlington Cemetery, capacity may expand following gravesite review
DMV 2 Go van stops in Fairfax today
Virginia’s foreclosure prices are second-highest in the nation
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, January 6th, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Fairfax woman sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering 2-year-old granddaughter at Tysons Corner Center
Inova Health System may create major cancer center
Controversial testing benchmarks a factor in number of public schools receiving Virginia Index of Performance awards
Prince William County Police identify officers involved in last month’s fatal shooting of armed burglary suspect
Chantilly middle school students caught drinking at school
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lynn Norusis / Friday, December 16th, 2011
Angel Cabrera named GMU president
Puppy looking for Christmas miracle
Fairfax School Board approves in-school surveillance cameras
Wanted Md. man captured in Leeburg after escape from hospital
Arlington woman dragged by hair for 50 feet in attempted abduction
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Vienna man charged with child abuse in connection with infant daughter’s death
(Updated Monday, Dec. 19, 2011: A previous version of this post stated that the suspect in question had been charged with murder. The Fairfax County Police Department later released a correction indicating that the man has only been charged with one count of child abuse at this time.)
Manassas flasher targets young boys
Fairfax County is second-largest suburban office market in the U.S.
Virginia ranks 21st in the nation for child homelessness
Six people in custody in connection with suspected Arlington prostitution ring
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
WMZQ’s WinterFest ‘Takes a Back Road’ With Rodney Atkins
Posted by Lorin Drinkard / Monday, December 12th, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
On Saturday night, the Patriot Center hosted WMZQ’s annual country rock-a-thon - WinterFest. With a lineup of seven artists, including big-time stars Kellie Pickler and Rodney Atkins, the night was filled with Christmas cheer and country crooning.
David Nail performs at WinterFest 2011. / Photo credit: Bekah Lowe
Kicking off the event were “My Name is Money” singer Sonia Leighand Georgia-born, truck-lovin’ artist Kip Moore. WMZQ station on-air personalities Jenni Chase, Boxer and Newman goofed it up on stage between sets by line dancing like hockey players, introducing Tommy’s Place line dancers on stage and discussing Redskins’ football.
Wisconsin-native Josh Thompson, who’s been on the “Tailgates and Tanlines” tour with Luke Bryan this year, took to the stage singing his radio hit “Beer on the Table.” Thompson recently released a new single from his sophomore album called “Comin’ Around,” which addresses big dreams in a small town. The boot-clad, plaid-wearing crowd was on their feet Saturday night, shouting along, while holding up their Bud Light drafts as Thompson crooned, “Come Friday night, my friends and I start peeling off them labels/Working hard all week puts beer on the table.”
Grammy-nominated artist David Nail performed the tearjerker, Top 10 tune “Let It Rain,” which had many audience members swaying and singing along. Nail, who released his album “The Sound of A Million Dreams” in November, followed up with his 2009 smash success “Red Light.” The four-man band played an energy-packed set as Nail picked on the guitar and his keyboardist banged out the sweet sounds of country. Three-time American Country Awards winners Thompson Square really brought the house down with their anthem of all love songs: “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not.” The real-life married couple’s adoration for each other was so evident – they sang to each other throughout their set.
Country couple Thompson Sqaure brought the love songs. / Photo credit: Bekah Lowe.
With a personality just as sparkly as her black, shimmery top, Kellie Pickler shared about life with her new hubby, covered some Loretta Lynn songs and even dedicated her song “My Angel,” which is all about her love for her grandmother, to a meet-and-greet fan. Finishing off her performance, she sang the fun, toe-tapping hit “Red High Heels.”
“Take A Back Road” star Rodney Atkins was the last to perform and it was clear most fans had been awaiting his arrival. Atkins asked a young girl near the front of the stage to guess how they had traveled to Fairfax. Her answer: “On a bus?” which was quickly shouted down as people screamed, “On back roads!” Atkins’ relaxed stage presence and catchy tunes kept the audience’s attention, but what really won them over: crowd interaction.
WinterFest headliner Rodney Atkins works the crowd. / Photo credit: Bekah Lowe.
With his band playing the opening chords of “Cleaning This Gun,” Atkins traded his guitar for a T-shirt shooting gun and fired them off toward excited fans and also called a young boy on stage to help him sing the father-son tune “Watching You.” During performances of ”If You’re Going Through Hell” and the night’s most anticipated song, “Take A Back Road,” Atkins worked his charm by tossing the mike into the front section near the stage and had fans sing out the lyrics. When it came to working the crowd, and providing a listen-on-repeat rush hour traffic hit song, Atkins had it covered.
–Lorin Drinkard
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
ALICITA®Salsa announced today that all five flavors of their tangy, not–too–hot staple will now be available at TODOS Market in Woodbridge.
In September of this year, TODOS was named a finalist in UVA’s 2nd Annual Toyloe Murphey Resilience Competition. Carlos Castro and his team were honored along with the other finalists for their continued efforts and remaining resilient in harsh economic times. TODOS has also just opened a brand new 50,000 sq. ft. market in the Marumsco Plaza in Woodbridge. Come check out the new store and be sure to grab some of our delicious ALICITA®Salsa.
In addition to their not-too-hot Original, made from a Kansas heartland family-owned recipe and named after mother Alice who now resides in Maryland, Alicita*Salsa® offers a flavorful array of four international tastes – Japan, Germany, India, and Greece – and will be releasing several new flavors being kept under wraps, very soon.
“We’ve had great success with each new flavor we release,” stated Alicita’s founder and owner, Suzanne Fields, “I am confident in Alicita’s ability to continue producing salsa that is neither too hot for children, nor too bland for adults. We want the entire family to enjoy our product.”
Alicita*Salsa® comes in 12-oz jars with wide mouths for easy dipping and first of its kind; unique 4-oz dipping cups; Snackitas™ perfect for packed lunches, food service, take-outs and more! Alicita*Salsa® can also be found in Giant Food stores as well as select local Walmart’s. Watch your local groceries for these healthy, diverse salsa flavors which are sure to be the stars of your next meal.
Alicita*Salsa® is a privately held company that donates part of its proceeds to over 20 Children’s Charities, such as Feed The Children,St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Food Allergy Network, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and others.
– Jennie Whistler
Posted by Lynn Norusis / Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
Loudoun County battles on with the decoration vs free speech debate
Woodbridge doctor charged with assault, sexual battery
Deal reached on I-95 HOT lanes
Former Arlington fair manager charged with embezzlement
Missing VA dog found in Cali., eight years later
Pajama Brunch at Virtue Feed and Grain
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Virtue Feed and Grain in Alexandria
At Virtue Feed and Grain, wearing your pajamas is not only encouraged, but rewarded!
On the first Sunday of every month, Virtue Feed and Grain is going to be offering a pajama brunch where you can enjoy traditional Irish breakfast, great beer and live music- all in your coziest pair of jammies!
And on Sunday, December 4th, Virtue Feed and Grain will host the Georgetown Saxatones, who will perform some of their greatest hits for Virtue’s guests.
The Georgetown Saxatones are the newest co-ed a cappella group on Georgetown’s campus. Originally founded as an oldies group in 2000, the Saxatones have expanded their repertoire to include everything from Motown to Michael Jackson, Alanis Morissette to Stevie Wonder, and Timbaland to Taylor Swift. The Saxatones were created with the purpose of serving the community through performance and music, and regularly partner with organizations both on the Hilltop and in the greater DC region.
Virtue Feed and Grain is the latest culinary endeavor from Chef Cathal Armstrong and his business partner/wife Meshelle. Specializing in modern American “pub grub,” Virtue is the ideal spot for a relaxing Sunday brunch. Chef Ryan Wheeler compiled a menu based on all time brunch favorites, including Corned Beef Hash with poached egg, French Toast with bacon and even the traditional Irish Breakfast, a nod to Chef Armstrong’s upbringing in Dublin.
Priced at $23 per person, prix fixe brunch includes coffee & juice, your main course, and the morning spread: assorted pastries, organic yogurt with various fruit fillings, assorted cereals, fruit salad, cured meets, cheese, smoked salmon, fresh bread and other goodies—the perfect way to get your appetite going.
Virtue Feed and Grain - 106 S. Union St., Alexandria; (571)970.3669
– Jennie Whistler
Del Ray’s Pork Barrel BBQ Opens Today!
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
Image: Rebecca Armendariz/TBD
In 2008, Pork Barrel BBQ founders Heath Hall and Brett Thompson released their company’s first product – the All-American Spice Rub. The brand has grown and, since 2009, Hall and Thompson have entered a competition barbecue team in contests, beginning with the Safeway National Capital Barbecue Battle in D.C. They even have their own fragrance – “Que.”
The Alexandria restaurant, which opens today, is another first for the company.
The first Pork Barrel BBQ restaurant opens today at 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue in the Del Rey neighborhood of Alexandria. It’s been over two years since the venture was first announced in August 2009.
Also news is that they’ve brought aboard former Evening Star Café chef, Will Artley, as a consultant to share his knowledge of operating a restaurant and even offering tweaks to the side dishes — including what co-owner Brett Thompson calls an “off-the-charts” rendition of mac-n-cheese.
Pork Barrel BBQ Ribs!
Northern Virginia has been waiting a long time for great BBQ, and I, for one, am looking forward to filling that BBQ void with sumptuous pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken and special recipe sausage and sides like BBQ baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, corn salad and mac & cheese!
Opening today! Go get your BBQ on!
Pork Barrel BBQ Restaurant - 2312 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Visit their Facebook page or website for more information!
– Jennie Whistler
