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Wall Street backed Landlord Raises Rent, Shutting Down Venerated Coffee Shop
Jan 09,2013

It's a quiet Sunday morning in Old Town, church is over, and the line streams out the door at Old Town's venerated Perk Up, which by all appearances is doing a bustling business in the shrinking population of community coffee houses. At one table, two elderly women in their daintiest Sunday frocks earnestly discuss a stirring sermon

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DINING OUT/Cozying Up with the Obamas at Blue Duck Tavern
Jan 03,2013

It's a place which the Obamas have been seen more than twice on date nights, a place which combines dynamic modernism with classic American style. And in the winter months, a cozy snuggle away from home with great comfort food and toasty cocktails with seasonal catering by Executive Chef Sebastien Archambault.


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Dinner & A Movie Nights: Blue Hawaii
Jan 01,2013

Nothing makes a great night out like a interesting film and a wonderful dinner! While enjoying a film screening in the company of fellow cinema-philes, you will be treated to a three-course dinner from a menu specially

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SiNERGY After Dark Saturdays At Current in Washington
Dec 26,2012

With an aquatic motif that includes a wave themed bar, and running water skylights, patrons are sure to be in the mood for the wide variety of sushi available. After grabbing a bite to eat, head to the bar or upstairs to the cabin dance


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Kids Collect Food For Students At Belmont Elementary To Take Home During Christmas Break
Dec 20,2012

A group of children from St. Paul United Methodist Church in Woodbridge, Va. wanted to do something to help their friends at a local elementary school. "If you know someone's in need, and you can help, you should definitely help them. It's like a blessing," Hannah Simensen, a student volunteer said.

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Holiday drinking can be hard on your health, but you can take precautions - Source Washington Post
Dec 19,2012

Tis definitely the season to eat, drink and be merry. Some of us, however, take those festive guidelines a wee bit too seriously — particularly with eggnog, mulled wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages.

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Preventing Holiday Weight Gain, Nutritionists say merriment doesn’t have to lead to bulge - Source Connection News Papers
Dec 18,2012

Festive holidays are filled with sweet treats from eggnog and cider to fruitcake and chocolate bonbons. Unfortunately, there’s a downside to consuming holiday treats: potential weight gain.

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First Night Gets Its First Food Trucks - Source Patch
Dec 18,2012

New Year’s extravaganza First Night Alexandria has a new twist this year – food trucks. Popped Republic and the Red Hook Lobster Pound will be serving from noon until midnight on Union Street at the Torpedo Factory Art Center




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