Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect
Honda Recalls 303K+ Vehicles Due To Seat Belt Defect Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to faulty seat belts that could put drivers and passengers at risk.  The auto giant announced that an estimated 303,770 Honda Accord and HR-V vehicles are subject to the recall for seat belts that could falter when motorists crash or jam on the brakes, increasing the risk of injury.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recalled vehicles are limited to Honda Accord and HR-V vehicles that were produced between April 2022 and October 2023, months after the defect was discovered.  O…
Popular Christmas Pop-Up Bar Returns To Alexandria Popular Christmas Pop-Up Bar Returns To Alexandria
Popular Christmas Pop-Up Bar Returns To Alexandria The Christmas festivities have begun. Joy on the Avenue, a popular Christmas-themed pop-up bar, has opened for the season in Alexandria. It all began as Project 2312 in Fall 2011, when HomeGrown Restaurant Grown began transforming the former sushi restaurant space into themed evenings for adults. Located at 2312 Mount Vernon Ave., Joy on the Avenue opens every day at 5 p.m. Follow them on Instagram for details.
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns
Honda Recalling Nearly 250K Vehicles Due To Engine Concerns Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles due to damaged engines that can run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that 248,999 vehicles have been subject to the recall, which spans several years and different model types. According to officials, due to a manufacturing error, "the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine."  Models subject to the recall include certain:  2015-2020 Acura TLX; 2016-2020 Acura MDX; 2016 …
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Sold At Stores Due To Listeria Risk A nationwide recall has been issued for a brand of peaches, plums, and nectarines because of a possible health risk. The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms, issued the recall for the products sold in retail stores between Wednesday, May 1, and Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and the same date range in 2022, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. The view product label photos, visit the FDA link here. The fruit is being recalled because it can potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometime…
Popular DC Bakery Closes After Nearly 10 Years: 'Such A Loss' Popular DC Bakery Closes After Nearly 10 Years: 'Such A Loss'
Popular DC Bakery Closes After Nearly 10 Years: 'Such A Loss' A popular Washington DC bakery is closing after nearly a decade in business. In a Nov. 10 Facebook post, Tiffany MacIssac, the owner of Buttercream Bakery on 9th Street NW, cited an increase in crime throughout the area, the rising cost of goods, and ongoing staffing shortages as the main reasons for the closure. Last call for thanksgiving pies! Only a few days left to order. While the small items and the banana-biscoff pie... Posted by Buttercream Bakeshop on Monday, November 13, 2023 Once Buttercream sells the rest of its pies, it will close. Owning a high-quality bakery was a c…
Two Virginia Restaurants Named Among Best In America By Popular Reservation Review Site Two Virginia Restaurants Named Among Best In America By Popular Reservation Review Site
Two Virginia Restaurants Named Among Best In America By Popular Reservation Review Site Two Virginia restaurants were named to this year's OpenTable list of the best 100 best in the U.S. The popular restaurant reservation and review website culminated the list based on 12 million reviews from customers and dining metrics, the website said. OpenTable also considered diner ratings, percentage of reservations made in advance, and five-star reviews, it said. The Virginia restaurants on the list are: L’Auberge Chez Francois, Great Falls, VA L’Opossum, Richmond, VA Click here for the full list from OpenTable.
Gone Fishin' Forever: Popular Oyster, Seafood Restaurant Shutting Down Two DC Locations Gone Fishin' Forever: Popular Oyster, Seafood Restaurant Shutting Down Two DC Locations
Gone Fishin' Forever: Popular Oyster, Seafood Restaurant Shutting Down Two DC Locations Foodies in the District are running out of time to try a popular seafood spot that is getting ready to permanently close its doors. Owners of the Brine Oyster & Seafood House announced that they will be serving their final meals this weekend at both the H Street NE and Dupont locations with one final dinner service for fans of the restaurants' wide variety of fresh and local fish products. The final dinner service at both locations is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11.  It may come as a surprise to some that Brine's will be closing after the eatery ranked among the best Yelp reviews in …
Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open In Pentagon City Mall Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open In Pentagon City Mall
Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open In Pentagon City Mall A fast-casual Latin American restaurant is the latest eatery coming to one Arlington mall. Maizal will be opening in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, according to an announcement on the mall's website. Maizal offers create your own green, grain or mixed bowls, assorted arepas, and specialty items such as south American hot dogs, empanadas, street corn, plantains, yucca, churros and cookie sandwiches, the announcement says. Maizal has two locations in Washington DC, one in Charlottsville, one in Reston, and one in Ballston.
Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found
Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found A recall has been issued for around 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found in the product. Tyson Foods, Inc. says the fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty products were produced at one facility and shipped to distributors in nine states, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The patties were produced on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The following product is subject to recall" 29-oz. Plastic bag packages containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED FUN NUGGETS BREADED SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES” with a Best If Used By date of…
Massive Eye Drop Recall Expands: 3 Products Added As List Hits 29; Here's New Rundown Massive Eye Drop Recall Expands: 3 Products Added As List Hits 29; Here's New Rundown
Massive Eye Drop Recall Expands: 3 Products Added As List Hits 29; Here's New Rundown Three new products have been added to a  recall of more than two dozen over-the-counter eye drops because of the risk of eye infections that may lead to vision loss or blindness. The now 29 products are from these brands: CVS Health, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal Health), Rite Aid, Target Up&Up, and Velocity Pharma. The alert comes after FDA investigators found bacterial contamination in critical drug production areas of a manufacturing facility. The list the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided late last month five Cardinal Health, Inc. p…
LOOK Dine-In Cinema Opens In Northern Virginia (PHOTOS) LOOK Dine-In Cinema Opens In Northern Virginia (PHOTOS)
Look Dine-In Cinema Opens In Northern Virginia (Photos) A brand-new dine-in movie theater has opened in Northern Virginia. LOOK Dine-In Cinema has opened in the space previously operated by Bow Tie Cinemas on Market Street in Reston, which shuttered about two years ago. The 11-screen cinema, LOOK’s first in Virginia, opened in Reston Town Center on Thursday, Nov. 2. LOOK Reston Town Center will feature a PX auditorium, the largest auditorium in the complex with a massive wall-to-wall screen, crisp, clear digital projection and engulfing digital surround sound technology. Guests and corporations will be able to host group events in the audi…
Shake Shack Sets Sights On Another Northern Virginia Location Shake Shack Sets Sights On Another Northern Virginia Location
Shake Shack Sets Sights On Another Northern Virginia Location Shake Shack is making moves to add another northern Virginia outpost to its fleet. The fast-food joint popular for its crinkle-cut fries and burgers has filed a permit application for a location complete with an outdoor patio at the Gateway Promenade Plaza in Gainesville, a representative tells Daily Voice. The store is set to open in 2024. No other details were available.
Arlington Taco Spot Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America Arlington Taco Spot Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America
Arlington Taco Spot Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America A Virginia taco spot made Yelp's list of 100 best in the U.S.  Yelp has released its list of "Top 100 US Taco Spots 2023," and according to the rundown, an Arlington taco truck is a must-try. Tacos El Chilango Food Truck, located at 1723 14th St N., came in at No. 28. The truck has 633 reviews at 4.7 stars on Yelp. "Simple, fast, cheap, authentic & delicious!" one Yelper said. "It's easy to park nearby and the staff is friendly." "Was skeptical as I just moved to the east coast from central Texas, and didn't expect blow you away Mexican all the way up here," another ad…
61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon 61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon
61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon More than 61,000 gun cases sold nationwide are being recalled due to a malfunction that can allow unauthorized people to access dangerous weapons, and already led to the death of a child. Illinois-based Fortress Safe announced this week that the biometric gun safes were being recalled due to a "serious safety hazard and risk of death" caused by a programming feature that made the safes more accessible.  The recall comes following a recent lawsuit that alleges a 12-year-old boy died from a gun obtained from one of the safes, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  "…
Wepa! Gloria Estefan Makes Pit Stop At Popular DC Taco Shop Wepa! Gloria Estefan Makes Pit Stop At Popular DC Taco Shop
Wepa! Gloria Estefan Makes Pit Stop At Popular DC Taco Shop A popular taco shop had Gloria Estefan doing the Conga down the streets of Northwest DC after she made a surprise visit to Chaia Tacos in Chinatown. The "Wepa" and "Conga" singer made a pitstop to the eatery's location at 615 I Street NW on Wednesday, Oct. 18 to sample some of the chef's popular vegetarian tacos, quesadillas, nachos and specialty drinks. Gloria Estefan made a pit stop to get some tacos.Instagram/Chaia Tacos Estefan, who recently received the Sound Exchange Music Fairness Award, stopped to take a picture with staff before celebrating Hispanic Heritage month in DC. …
Chicken Joint Famous For Its Crimson Sauce Expands Northern Virginia Footprint Chicken Joint Famous For Its Crimson Sauce Expands Northern Virginia Footprint
Chicken Joint Famous For Its Crimson Sauce Expands Northern Virginia Footprint A fast-growing, fast-casual chicken restaurant is expanding its northern Virginia footprint. Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken, which is based in Los Angeles, CA, is opening a store at the Embrey Mills Town Center in Stafford — and 25 more across Virginia are in the works. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CrimsonCoward (@crimsoncoward) With a successful opening in Woodbridge earlier in January 2023, the Stafford location marks Crimson Coward's second in northern Virginia. Crimson Coward intently curates quality at each aspect…
Shoppers Rejoice! IKEA Opening New Format Store In DMV Shoppers Rejoice! IKEA Opening New Format Store In DMV
Shoppers Rejoice! IKEA Opening New Format Store In DMV IKEA announced plans to open a new store in Maryland, increasing its footprint in the DMV region, officials announced. Later this year, IKEA US plans to open a Plan & order point with Pick-up in Annapolis, which will allow customers to shop online and then pick up their orders up at the new location. The new store will offer home furnishing inspiration and personalized interior design planning, according to officials. Purchases can also be arranged to be shipped to customers' homes or other points of delivery. It is expected to be complete in late 2023 at 2512 A Solomons Island Road in…
Shady Nightclub Owner Convicted Of Bribing Tax Officials In DC For Years Shady Nightclub Owner Convicted Of Bribing Tax Officials In DC For Years
Shady Nightclub Owner Convicted Of Bribing Tax Officials In DC For Years A nightclub owner in Washington, DC who paid off officials for years will face time in prison after being convicted of the scheme, federal authorities announced. District resident Davoud Jafari, 72, was found guilty of bribery, conspiracy, and wire-fraud offenses following a scheme where he bribed former DC Tax Official Vincent Slater to avoid paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes related to the operation of Zeba Bar and Grill in Columbia Heights. According to prosecutors, between October 2012 and December 2017, Jafari collected 10 percent of purchases for sales and tax purposes,…
Four $50K Winning Powerball Tickets Sold Across Virginia Four $50K Winning Powerball Tickets Sold Across Virginia
Four $50K Winning Powerball Tickets Sold Across Virginia Four Powerball tickets good for $50,000 a piece were sold in Virginia. The winning numbers were 16, 34, 46, 55, and 67. The red Powerball drawn was 14 and the Powerplay was 3x. The tickets were sold at the following locations: The four $50,000 winning tickets were bought at: 7-Eleven, 4086 Majestic Lane, Fairfax 7-Eleven, 18750 Fuller Heights Road, Triangle 7-Eleven, 1108 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake Online, using the Virginia Lottery app, by a player in Richmond A $1 million ticket was sold at a Fairfax County sandwich shop.
Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Virginia Sandwich Shop Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Virginia Sandwich Shop
Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Virginia Sandwich Shop A Powerball ticket good for a million bucks was sold in Virginia. The ticket from the Monday, Oct. 9 drawing was sold at Lee’s Sandwiches, located at 3037 Annandale Road in Falls Church. Two $150,000 tickets and four $50,000 winning tickets were also sold across the state. The winning numbers were 16, 34, 46, 55, and 67. The red Powerball drawn was 14 and the Powerplay was 3x.
Five Virginia Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Of 'Richest In America' Five Virginia Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Of 'Richest In America'
Five Virginia Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Of 'Richest In America' Virginia is home to five of the richest people in America, according to Forbes. And four of them have only gotten richer. The residents on the Forbes 400, the definitive list of the richest people in the nation, are worth $4.5 trillion in total, tying the 2021 record, according to the business outlet. The Virginia billionaires on the list are: 19. Jacqueline Mars, of The Plains, Fauquier County. Mars is an American heiress and investor whose net worth is $38.9 billion. She is 83 years old 76. Pamela Mars, fourth generation of the Mars family who is worth $9.7 billion. She is 63 years old…
Company Won't Offer Fix For Bassinets Sold That Pose Strangulation, Suffocation Risks: CPSC Company Won't Offer Fix For Bassinets Sold That Pose Strangulation, Suffocation Risks: CPSC
Company Won't Offer Fix For Bassinets Sold That Pose Strangulation, Suffocation Risks: Cpsc Federal officials are warning parents to immediately stop using a specific bassinet sold nationwide online that could pose a host of hazards for infants. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert advising that Missouri-based Rev Grace Import is not cooperating with the agency, which is cautioning that the "5in1 Rocker Bassinets" pose a suffocation, strangulation, and fall risk. 5in1 Rocker Bassinet (Packaging)CPSC According to CPSC officials, the bassinets do not meet their requirements for their "infant sleep products rule," though the company refuses to offer a …
Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns
Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns Thousands of cases of whole cantaloupes - many of which were shipped to the DMV region - are subject to a new recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Arizona-based Eagle Produce is voluntarily recalling 6,456 cases of cantaloupe that may be contaminated with Salmonella following a test at an FDA distribution center. Specifically, the recall includes Kandy whole cantaloupes with the UPC number code of 4050 on the package and lot codes of:  797901; 797900; 804918. The recalled cantaloupes were distributed between Tuesday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 16 and sold in sup…
New Fairfax Vietnamese Restaurant Getting Rave Reviews New Fairfax Vietnamese Restaurant Getting Rave Reviews
New Fairfax Vietnamese Restaurant Getting Rave Reviews A newly-opened Vietnamese restaurant in Fairfax is getting reviews as hot as its steamed dumplings. Green Basil — Dimsum & Pho had big shoes to fill, as it replaced Viet House at 11216 Main St. in Fairfax. The soft opening was last week. As of Friday, Sept. 22, it had 4.9 stars on Yelp, and nine rave reviews. "Sparkling clean, modern decor," one person write. "Warm, very attentive service." "This was a nice little hole in the wall," another said. "I enjoyed when I first walked in how clean everything was. The menu was easy to read and order from.  "The servers were insanely…
Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA
Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Check the fridge. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is recalling a specific cake that was sold at Walmart stores across the country due to a mislabeling issue. David's Cookies issued an alert regarding its "Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake" with the lot code (see above photo) of #BS23212 which may in fact be "Marketside Ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake."  According to the FDA, the recalled cakes were mislabeled and does not depict peanuts as a key ingredient in the item, and also lacks a peanut allergen warning. The recalled items are in a 7-ounce,…
Recall Issued For Kraft American Cheese Singles Due To Choking Hazard Recall Issued For Kraft American Cheese Singles Due To Choking Hazard
Recall Issued For Kraft American Cheese Singles Due To Choking Hazard A recall has been issued for Kraft Singles American cheese because of a choking hazard. Parent company Kraft Heinz said the voluntary recall involves around 83,800 cases of the individually wrapped slices. "The voluntary recall comes as a precaution after a temporary issue developed on one of our wrapping machines, making it possible that a thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed," the company said in a statement. "If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could be unpleasant and potentially cause a gagging or choking ha…
You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store
You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store A local family is bringing a new Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location to Alexandria, and you might be able to score free ices for one year. The Davis family are the franchisees, and will be holding a grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 21. The first 40 customers in line will get free Rita's Italian Ice for one year. the store will be offering guests a $4 small Italian Ice and $5 small Gelati. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., To officially commemorate Alexandria’s only Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location, franchisees Terrain and Toya Davis will host the shop’s official…
Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns
Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns Hundreds of thousands of popular home products are being recalled by Honda due to injury concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that 391,800 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washer engines are subject to the recall due to improperly manufactured parts that can cause the starter rope to retract unexpectedly, creating an injury hazard.  Specifically, the recall is limited to Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines. To date, there have been nearly 2,200 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, in…
Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven
Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven A warm day led to a cool win for a lucky Washington, DC woman who won big playing a pair Maryland Lottery tickets. Using a family member's birthday, the winner placed a $1 straight bet on two "Pick 5" tickets that both hit big, earning her $50,000 wins that became a six-figure prize. The winning tickets were sold at 7-Eleven on Central Avenue in Capitol Heights. According to the woman, she had only stopped in Capitol Heights on her way back home in DC to pick up a cool drink. While she was inside the convenience store, she opted to take her chances on the Lottery tickets. Now the 29-year-…
Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured
Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured One child is dead and a second required surgery after playing with a water bead toy that is now being recalled. Buffalo Games is recalling 52,000 "Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits" due to the potential risk that children could swallow them and face severe, potentially life-threatening consequences, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week. If a water bead is ingested, it expands and can pose ingestion, choking and obstruction hazards inside a child's body, resulting in discomfort, dehydration, and the risk of death. The recalled toys were s…
If You Love French Fries Wait 'Til You See New Arlington Takeout Spot If You Love French Fries Wait 'Til You See New Arlington Takeout Spot
If You Love French Fries Wait 'Til You See New Arlington Takeout Spot What started as dinner for his girlfriend has become the cornerstone of one man's fast-growing restaurant.  And the next stops for For Your Fries Only are in Arlington and Baltimore. The Arlington location has already opened with takeout options in Clarendon (click link above), while four Baltimore locations are coming soon with locations below: 7 S Eden St, Baltimore, MD 3901 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 5636 The Alameda, Baltimore, MD 2030 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD FYFO began as loaded fries for dinner with his girlfriend in his Cleveland, OH apartment in 2020.  View…