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Woman Missing From Montgomery County, Md. Found

TAKOMA PARK, Md. (WUSA) -- Takoma Park Police say Katya Alexandra Chesla has been found Wednesday.

Police had been looking for Katya Alexandra Chesla since Sunday. At the time, police said that she may be in need of medication but on Wednesday they reporter that she was found safe and in good health.

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Mexican Grill Set To Open New Location

Mexican Grill Set To Open New Location

Missing the smell of fresh made tortillas and sweet pork barbacoa in Fairfax County? Not for long.

A top rated Mexican restaurant will be opening in the county later this month.

Café Rio Mexican Grill, which is currently located in Manassas and Falls Church, will be opening their newest location at 6003 Burke Center Parkway in Burke, Va., on May 30th.

“Joining the Burke community is an exciting honor for us,” states Bob Baker, President and CFO of Cafe Rio Mexican Grill. He went on to say, “We’ve received great support from our customers and the local community.”

The Burke location will bring the restaurant count to 50 total locations nationwide providing many job opportunities to its local markets.

Residents and guests are invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 30th at 10:00 a.m.

Army Ten-Miler 2012 Sells Out in Record Time

 

From Matt Hagan: Another record-breaking milestone! The 2012 Army Ten-Miler (ATM) filled its 30,000 runner field in a record time. ATM officials announced today that the 28th annual race shattered all previous race registration records for both the priority and general registrations. The highly anticipated race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 21 in Washington, DC at the U.S. Pentagon.

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First Annual Water Safety Awareness Day

First Annual Water Safety Awareness Day

 

May is National Water Safety Month, and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 5.

To prevent drowning and promote safe water practices, the British Swim School in Montgomery County will be hosting a free public event.

The First Annual Water Safety Awareness Day will take place on Sunday, May 20 at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness Center in Germantown, Md.

The event is geared to provide preventive steps to drowning, and other safe water practices in addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

The day will have activities for kids including fire trucks, police cars, bouncy houses, face paintings, a free swim, and more! 

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Extra Virgin Restaurant Announces Top Five Italian Dishes

Extra Virgin Restaurant Announces Top Five Italian Dishes

 

According to the National Restaurant Association, 66 percent of adults say that their favorite restaurant foods are those that provide flavors and tastes that they cannot easily duplicate in their own kitchens. At Extra Virgin restaurant, they couldn’t agree more, noting that what brings their customers back time and again, in addition to the atmosphere, is taste sensations that most people would find difficult to duplicate at home.

“When people dine out, they want something special, something out of the ordinary that that will give them a great experience,” explains Chef Scott Jenkins, the executive chef at Arlington-based Extra Virgin restaurant. “That’s exactly what we aim to do at Extra Virgin. We want them to love the ambiance and entertainment, but the food is the focus and we want to make it amazing.”

Extra Virgin’s menu offers a wide array of modern Italian food, but they have announced their top five most popular dishes as being: