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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…

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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.

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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…

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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).  "…

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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 …

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