🍫 Hershey Super Sweet Adventure just opened! From launching peanut butter balls to designing your own candy wrapper, this new Tysons spot is built for hands-on fun.

🏎️ A historic race is coming to Washington, D.C. See the newly revealed Freedom 250 circuit and how INDYCAR plans to turn the National Mall into a high-speed circuit.

🚨 Unidentified drones flew over a U.S. military base just minutes from the White House. No one knows who’s behind them... and that’s the problem.

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—Chris Colgan

See how the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll rose to global fame in this high-energy jukebox musical featuring her biggest hits. It’s a powerful story of resilience, packed with iconic songs and unforgettable performances.
📍 Location: Capital One Hall, Tysons
📅 Date: Mar 20–22
🎟️ Tickets: Starting at $83+
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Kick off DC’s most iconic spring tradition with a vibrant celebration honoring US and Japan friendship. Enjoy live performances by Japanese artists and the official start of cherry blossom season across the region.
📍 Location: DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC
📅 Date: Mar 21 | 5 PM – 6:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $5
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Run past DC’s most iconic landmarks with live music along the course in this high-energy race event. Choose between a 5K or half marathon while supporting St Jude through fundraising efforts.
📍 Location: Washington, DC
📅 Date: Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets: $99 for 5K | $170 for half marathon
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With a competitive market and inventory levels shifting, homes that are priced well and marketed effectively are flying off the market, while others just sit.

In this video, I break down why some homes are sitting while others get multiple offers, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes. Whether you're looking to sell in Fairfax, Loudoun, or Prince William County, I give you actionable tips on how to get your home sold quickly and for top dollar.

Driving the news: Hershey Super Sweet Adventure is now open at Tysons Corner Center, giving Northern Virginia families a new indoor attraction built around candy-themed play, hands-on activities, and photo-friendly spaces.

The experience officially opened on March 6 on Level 1 and marks the brand’s East Coast debut.

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Between the lines: The experience is built for all ages, but it is clearly set up to appeal to families looking for active fun, birthday-party options, and easy weekend plans.

The attached retail store also widens the appeal by letting mall visitors stop in even if they do not buy a full experience ticket.

Get ready: Pre-purchased tickets currently get priority, though limited standby tickets may be available at the door.

Free parking and access near Garage A should make the attraction an easy add-on for shoppers, spring break visitors, and birthday groups in the weeks ahead.

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Are you ready for a massive transformation in Woodbridge, VA?

Woodbridge is getting a brand-new, walkable "mini-city" unlike anything Prince William County has seen! The Quartz District is a 145-acre master-planned community featuring over 1,000 new townhomes and condos by Stanley Martin, plus 332,000 sq ft of retail and office space. Best of all? It's bringing the very first Whole Foods to the county!

In this video, I break down everything you need to know about this development, including the five home models (Tessa, Julianne, Hugo, Jenkins, and Maya), the unique ownership structures, and the unbeatable location just minutes from I-95, Fort Belvoir, and the VRE. We also cover the upcoming $61 million interchange project and whether buying into this community is the right move for you.

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is bringing INDYCAR to Washington for a first-of-its-kind street race on the National Mall next August. Officials recently unveiled the 1.7-mile course and event logo, putting the city at the center of a national sports and tourism moment.

Driving the news: Washington, D.C., will host the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first auto race on the National Mall and nearby city streets as part of the country’s 250th birthday celebration.

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Between the lines: The event has support from federal officials, the D.C. mayor’s office, INDYCAR, FOX Sports and Monumental Sports & Entertainment. That broad backing shows this race is being built as a civic showcase as much as a sports event.

What’s next: Construction on the circuit is set to begin later this summer. Organizers said most roads near the U.S. Capitol and National Mall are expected to stay open during much of the setup, while the branded INDYCAR will make stops across the DMV to build local interest.

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Unidentified drones over a U.S. military base aren’t something you expect to see in Washington, D.C. But that’s exactly what’s happening, and it’s raising new questions about security close to home.

Driving the news: Multiple unidentified drones were spotted flying over Fort Lesley J. McNair, a key U.S. Army installation just minutes from the White House.

Details:

If you want the full breakdown, you can read the original Washington Post report here.

Why it matters: I always remind people that in the D.C. region, national security isn’t something happening far away, it’s part of daily life.

For people living in and around the area, this is a clear example of how closely local communities sit next to major federal operations.

That proximity brings attention, investment, and economic stability to the region, but it also means events like this can unfold right in our backyard.

The big picture: This isn’t happening in isolation. The drone activity comes during a period of rising global tension, especially tied to U.S. military activity in the Middle East.

In response, the U.S. has:

Officials are also watching for any potential spillover threats on U.S. soil.

Between the lines: What stands out to me is the uncertainty. It’s not just that drones were spotted, it’s that no one knows who was behind them or why.

That lack of clarity is what’s driving concern inside government circles.

What’s next: Investigators are working to identify the source and intent behind the drones. Until then, security measures are likely to stay heightened in and around key installations.

Moments like this are a reminder that the line between international events and local impact is thinner than most people think.

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