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International tourism soars in Virginia

Virginia Tourism Corp. spokeswoman Tamara Talmadge-Anderson says a joint marketing strategy between D.C., Maryland and Virginia has helped business soar.

Tags: Virginia Tourism Corp. , Hank Silverberg , Tamara Talmadge-Anderson

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Frost severely damages Loudoun grape crop

Recent frost nearly ruined all of the grapes of one Loudoun County winery and seriously damaged the crops of two others.

Tags: wine , grapes , Leesburg , Fabbioli Cellars , Tarara Winery , Big Springs Vineyards , Loudoun County Rural Economic Development Council , Kristi King , Colleen Kelleher

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Alexandria looks to redevelop waterfront

Alexandria wants to redevelop its Potomac River waterfront with more open space, restaurants and mixed-use development.

Tags: Alexandria waterfront , redevelopment , open space , King Street , Cameron Street , Faroll Hamer , Tanya Snyder , Colleen Kelleher , Potomac River ,

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Cherry Blossoms to peak even earlier

The chief horticulturist for the U.S. Park Service revised his prediction. He now says 70 percent of the blossoms will be open Wednesday.

Tags: National Cherry Blossom Festival , cherry blossoms , Tidal Basin , Rob DeFeo , National Park Service ,

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Alexandria changes rules of tour buses in Old Town

You won't see as many tour buses and motorcoaches blocking Alexandria's cobblestone streets, starting Thursday.

Tags: Alexandria , buses , Old Town Alexandria , restaurants

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Dog dining closer to reality in Frederick

Allowing dogs outdoors at restaurants has been touted as a way to increase tourism in downtown Frederick.

Tags: pets , dogs , restaurants , eating out ,

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