American Dream: Immigrant Chef Expands Popular Cuban Bar, Restaurant With Arlington Location American Dream: Immigrant Chef Expands Popular Cuban Bar, Restaurant With Arlington Location
American Dream: Immigrant Chef Expands Popular Cuban Bar, Restaurant With Arlington Location A popular Cuban bar and restaurant founded by a chef with roots in the Dominican Republic is coming to Arlington. Colada Shop will open on N. Edgewood Street in Clarendon early next year, a spokesperson tells Daily Voice. Colada ShopColada Shop Daniella Senior Alvarez founded her restaurant in 2016, in hopes of sharing the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with Washington DC residents, according to the Colada Shop website. Having run a catering business in the DR since 13 years old, Senior Alvarez went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America. "As an immigrant, I am proud …
Failed Knifepoint Robbery Lands Manassas Man In Custody Failed Knifepoint Robbery Lands Manassas Man In Custody
Failed Knifepoint Robbery Lands Manassas Man In Custody A 19-year-old man was being held without bond after police said he tried robbing a Manassas restaurant at knifepoint. Shane David Lucas went into Dona Bessy Pupuseria on Festival Lane around 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, armed with a knife, Prince William County police said. Lucas walked to the register where he brandished a knife and demanded money. When another employee intervened, Lucas fled the store without obtaining any money.  While investigating the incident, officers located the accused nearby and detained him without incident. No injuries were reported.  Lucas was …
Inmate, 53, Found Dead In Cell At Fairfax County Detention Center Inmate, 53, Found Dead In Cell At Fairfax County Detention Center
Inmate, 53, Found Dead In Cell At Fairfax County Detention Center A 53-year-old inmate was found dead in her cell at the Fairfax county Adult Detention Center, police said.  Latasha Dove was found unresponsive in her single cell at the ADC on Tuesday, Aug. 1, county police said. Deputies immediately began performing life-saving measures before fire and Rescue personnel responded and transported Dove to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy. Foul play is not suspected. Dove had been in the custody of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office and being held at the ADC since July 26. She…
Two Teens Charged In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose In VA: Police Two Teens Charged In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose In VA: Police
Two Teens Charged In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose In VA: Police Two teens are facing charges for their roles in a fatal fentanyl overdose in Virginia, authorities announced on Wednesday afternoon. Arlington resident Shan Mehmood, and Fairfax resident Eliana Ayelen Mendoza, both 19, will face possible prison time following an investigation into an overdose earlier this year. Police say that on Tuesday, March 7, officers and paramedics were called to the 1200 block of North Scott Street in Arlington, where there was a reported medical emergency with an unresponsive man who was found in the stairwell of a building suffering from an overdose. The man - who…
Real Life Peter Pan Spreads Magical Joy Across The DMV Real Life Peter Pan Spreads Magical Joy Across The DMV
Real Life Peter Pan Spreads Magical Joy Across The DMV The best magicians are the ones with Peter Pan syndrome, says Drew Kennerley. And he's the first to admit, he's no different. "The best magicians have to be a kid at heart," said 28-year-old Kennerley, who may be better known across northern Virginia as his stage name, Drew Blue Shoes. Drew has been making life magical with children's shows at libraries, carnivals and birthday parties since he was 15. And he wouldn't have it any other way. Armed with his trusty sidekick, Chicken Nugget — a rubber chicken — Drew dons a red bow tie, top hat, suit jacket, and of course, his hallmark blue sh…
Magician Persevered To Make Childhood Dream Come True — Now He Spreads Joy Across Northern VA Magician Persevered To Make Childhood Dream Come True — Now He Spreads Joy Across Northern VA
Magician Persevered To Make Childhood Dream Come True — Now He Spreads Joy Across Northern VA The best magicians are the ones with Peter Pan syndrome, says Drew Kennerley. And he's the first to admit, he's no different. "The best magicians have to be a kid at heart," said 28-year-old Kennerley, who may be better known across northern Virginia as his stage name, Drew Blue Shoes. Drew has been making life magical with children's shows at libraries, carnivals and birthday parties since he was 15. And he wouldn't have it any other way. Armed with his trusty sidekick, Chicken Nugget — a rubber chicken — Drew dons a red bow tie, top hat, suit jacket, and of course, his hallmark blue sh…
VA Sheriff Indicted For Accepting Bribes From 5 Men Including Undercover FBI Agents: Feds VA Sheriff Indicted For Accepting Bribes From 5 Men Including Undercover FBI Agents: Feds
VA Sheriff Indicted For Accepting Bribes From 5 Men Including Undercover FBI Agents: Feds Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins is facing federal charges unsealed in an indictment Thursday, June 29. Jenkins is accused of accepting cash bribes and campaign contributions totaling more than $72,500 in exchange for police credentials that would allow for buyers to carry concealed guns without permits nationwide, federal prosecutors announced. The 51-year-old sheriff acted alongside three other Virginia men since April 2019 in the conspiracy to exchange bribes for law enforcement badges and credentials, federal programs bribery, and honest services fraud, the indictmen…
Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC
Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC Happy 247th birthday to the United States of America! Here are fireworks displays and July 4th celebrations happening this weekend and on the Fourth of July across northern Virginia and Washington DC. DC — Fireworks at the National Mall: Tuesday, July 4 at 9:09 p.m., launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Public transportation is being encouraged by the National Park Service as parking is expected to be limited. Access points include: West side of Arlington Memorial Bridge Constitution Avenue NW between 23rd Street NW and Henry Bacon Drive NW 17th Str…
Air Quality Expected To Reach Danger Zones Along East Coast Air Quality Expected To Reach Danger Zones Along East Coast
Air Quality Expected To Reach Danger Zones Along East Coast Smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to travel south down the East Coast, and residents along the East Coast are starting to feel the impact. The Maryland Department of the Environment issued an alert on Tuesday, June 6, warning that "significant wildfire smoke" from fires in Canada will impact air quality throughout Maryland over the next several days (click here to check the air quality in your town). According to AirNow.gov, Wednesday, June 7 was expected to be in the red zone, the danger zone, in Baltimore, and parts of the Philadelphia suburbs. Smoke & haze from wildfires in…
Former Investment Banker Brings Popular Arlington Ice Cream Shop To Maryland Former Investment Banker Brings Popular Arlington Ice Cream Shop To Maryland
Former Investment Banker Brings Popular Arlington Ice Cream Shop To Maryland When it comes to making ice cream, sherbert, and sorbets, Rollin Amore has a very simple strategy: To make good flavors. He makes unique ones, too. “I come up with each flavor,” said Amore, “and if it doesn’t pass my test, I throw it out.” The method to Amore's madness seems to work, as the 70-year-old owner will soon be bringing his Arlington ice cream shop Mimi's Handmade—named after one of his daughters—to Rockville, MD. By late July or early August, Amore plans to have at least two more Mimi’s Handmade shops open—the one in Rockville, MD and another in Fairfax. By the end of the year,…
Best Ice Cream Shops In Northern VA Best Ice Cream Shops In Northern VA
Best Ice Cream Shops In Northern VA The weather's warm and summer is just around the corner. Whether you want some hard ice cream, something with a twist or good ol' fashion soft serve, shops across northern Virginia are scooping something for everyone. Here's a list of the most popular ice cream shops across the area. Carl's Frozen Custard, Fredericksburg View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl’s Frozen Custard (@carlsfrozencustard) Cookies & Cream, Haymarket Frostie Moose Soft Ice Cream Store, Woodbridge Mimi's Handmade, Arlington Moo Thru, Remington Nath…
Best Pizzerias In Northern Virginia Best Pizzerias In Northern Virginia
Best Pizzerias In Northern Virginia Halfway through a day of shopping or a night of partying in northern Virginia, a slice of pizza (or several) will certainly keep you going. Here is your guide to the highest-rated pizzerias in the area. This list was compiled according to the highest rated places on Google and user-review websites. Vinny's Italian Grill, Lynchburg and Harrisonburg Del Ray Pizza, Alexandria Solo NY, Leesburg View this post on Instagram A post shared by SOLO NY PIZZA (@leesburgsolo) Astoria Pizza, Woodbridge Puppatella, Arlington, Reston, Fairfax, Springf…