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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Rate and Review: Tubbys Chili Parlor

Like the restaurant? Give it five stars on Patch!

Saturday, May 18, 2013

New Homes for Sale in Mount Vernon

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

PHOTOS: Costco Beginning to Take Shape

Outline of building visible from street.

It's beginning to look a lot (a little?) like Costco! On a bit of a drizzly day Thursday, construction workers building the new Costco off of Richmond Highway were hard at work, erecting the shell of the building. Dozens of white girders and beams are erected across the lot of the soon to be mega-warehouse store, which is located at 7940 Richmond Highway.  Unconfirmed reports put the opening date in early August. Costco is currently looking to fill a variety of positions.

Joe Bagadonuts2

9:11 am on Friday, May 17, 2013

Looks like a warehouse to me!   more ›

Monday, May 13, 2013

'Love Your Show Babe:' Jack Diamond Exits MIX 107.3 FM

After 20 years on WRQX, the station pulls the plug on popular morning radio program.

For those who listen to Mix-107.3 FM, "Love your show babe," was the signature sign-off for morning show host Jack Diamond and it was also how listeners signed off when calling in to the show. Loyal listeners may have noticed that Diamond was missing in the mornings the past two weeks, replaced temporarily by various hosts. But Diamond's not on vacation — he's off the station for good, according to the station. Two weeks ago, the Washington DC radio station WRQX-FM, owned by Cumulus Media, deleted all references to the popular longtime radio host on its Web site and loyal listeners unknowingly heard the last morning show by Diamond after 22 years on the radio station.  Will you listen to the new syndicated show taking its place? Take our …

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POLL: Will You Tune to Jack Diamond Replacement Show on 107.3?

Station's promos for replacement program feature jokes about adult films, bodily functions.

For more than 20 years, Northern Virginians in the DC region faithfully tuned in to hear the "Jack Diamond Morning Show" on MIX 107.3. The show's mix of popular music, Washington-area news, Hollywood gossip and bantering among co-hosts eased drivers into their mornings and kept them company in DC's notoriously long morning commutes. One of the things listeners say they liked most about the show was that it was a "clean" program they could listen to when their kids were in the car, especially driving them to school. Anne wrote on Diamond's Facebook page: "My tween and I both enjoyed listening to you on the way to school." After Diamond's show was unceremoniously pulled from the air by Cumulus Media more than two weeks ago, a series of …

AmyC

12:24 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013

Bring back Jack Diamond. I tried to listen the other morning..I am not impressed with the Bert Weiss show.WTOP and my Ipod.   more ›

WOW Houses for Sale: Inside Virginia and DC's Most Elite Properties

Take a look at some of the most luxurious properties for sale in Virginia and DC.

Maybe you don't need waterfront views or woodsy acreage. Or a wine grotto, a pool or a home with a historic pedigree. Some people, though, apparently do—and they're willing to spend a lot of money to have those amenities in DC or Northern Virginia. We can all dream, can't we? In addition to dreaming, we can take a look inside some of the most exclusive, amazing homes for sale right now in Virginia and DC. Just click on the links below to see what's for sale in some of our 31 Patches around the region. WOW: Annandale $1 Million Home Features Loft WOW: $3.4 Million Clifton Home Features Wine Cellar WOW: $1-Plus Million on More Than 5 Acres in Lorton WOW: $849,000 Home on the Market in Kingstowne WOW: Chantilly Home Includes 15-Car Garage WOW…

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Open Houses Sunday in Mount Vernon Area

In the market for a new home in the 22309?

Springtime is house-hunting time and there are plenty of homes for sale in Mount Vernon this season. This Sunday, there are several open houses in Mount Vernon. We've rounded up a sampling here; if you'd like Patch readers to know about your open house, feel free to leave the basic information about it in the Comments box and upload a photo. Open houses are scheduled Sunday from 1-4 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Happy house hunting! 3000 Sevor Lane: $1,250,000, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths; listing by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 4203 Dandridge Terrace: $712,000, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths; listing by McEnearney Associates 3603 Drews Court: $699,996, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths; listing by Weichert Realtors 9305 Boothe St.: $699,900, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths…

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Visions for Vacancies

Visions for Vacancies: Tubby's Chili Parlor

What would you like to see in this vacant storefront?

This storefront previously housing Tubby's Chili Parlor is located in the Cooper Square Shopping Center at 8723 Cooper Rd. Tubby's Chili Parlor recently closed. Patch reviewer McFarland brought the closure to our attention, saying "It was rainy and cool last night (6 May 2013) and I wanted a chile mac. So I wandered over to Tubby's but it appears they are permanently closed. What happened?" The owner of sister restaurant Johnny Mac's Rib Shack did not return phone calls from Patch. Readers, what would you like to see at the former Tubby's Chili Parlor location? Perhaps a new Italian restaurant or an independent coffee shop? Tell us in the comments below.

Mindy

3:27 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013

Tubby's don't went out bussines people the lease was up.....Rent was too high.   more ›

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Signs of Costco Building Going Up at Site on Richmond Highway

The store is hiring and looking to open this summer.

The first signs of the warehouse building for the soon-to-be brand new Costco are peeking up behind the draped fencing surrounding the large construction site off of Richmond Highway. An employee at the Pentagon Costco told Patch recently the store will open on Aug. 8 and the Costco Web site is advertising for job openings for the Costco Richmond Highway store. While you're waiting for Costco to open, here are some details about the popular warehouse membership club store: Popular items with Costco buyers Items that fly off the shelves, according to this article by CBS News Moneywatch: Wine: Fancy wines at low prices are uber-popular at Costco and you can keep up with all things vino at the Costco wine blog: http://costcowineblog.com/ …

Monday, May 6, 2013

WOW Houses for Sale: Inside Virginia and D.C.'s Most Exclusive Properties

Peek inside these amazing homes for sale in Virginia and DC.

  Maybe you don't need his-and-her master bathrooms. Or a wine grotto, a pool or acres of land. Some people, though, apparently do—and they're willing to spend a lot of money to have those amenities in DC or Northern Virginia. We can all dream, can't we? In addition to dreaming, we can take a look inside some of the most exclusive, amazing homes for sale in Virginia and DC. Just click on the links below to see what's for sale in some of our 31 Patches around the region. Great Falls Wow House: No More Shared Bathrooms Wow House for Sale in Fredericksburg: Grand City Living on Hanover Street Wow House for Sale in Arlington: Patio, Pond, Porch Wow House for Sale in Manassas: Lots of Office Space Wow House for Sale in Centreville: Lawn, Stream…

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