Santa to Ride the Silver Line, Smithsonian Reveals $2 Billion Face-lift + Saving a 200-Year-Old Oak

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PHOTO courtesy of Social Burger; the new locally owned restaurant is holding an open house in Vienna on Saturday.

• Santa to Arrive Friday at Tysons on the Silver Line
• The Smithsonian Announces 20-Year Redesign
• Arlington Neighborhood Hopes to Save 200-Year Old Oak Tree from Development
• Manassas Detective Sues Lawyer for Defamation in Teen Sexting Case
• New Burger Restaurant Holding Open House This Weekend in Vienna
• Animal Welfare League of Arlington Launches a Match.com Program for Pets
• When It Snows, Arlington to Clear Some Bike, Walking Trails Same Time as Primary Streets
• Chef Will Artley Pops Up in Alexandria with Amalia’s Fancy
• T.C. Williams to Break Ground for Tennis Courts After Thanksgiving
• Loudoun County to Create Online, Real-Time Map for GIS Day
• Creative Cauldron to Perform ‘Madeline’s Christmas’
• Annandale Middle School Students Draw Attention to Child Labor in Cocoa Industry

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• Art Exhibit Reception at Vola Lawson Animal Shelter
• Healthy Snacks Coming to City of Alexandria Vending Machines
• Winter Coat Drive at Tropical Smoothie Cafe Begins Nov. 15
• D.C. Cocktail Week Brings Drink Specials in Georgetown