Saturday, February 2, 2013
The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers face off in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday. Here's some information for getting the most out of the game in Herndon.
When the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers meet in Super Bowl 47, several players will be familiar to the Virginian/DC area. The game, of course, is in New Orleans, but the Super Bowl reaches everywhere, including Northern Virginia. Here's all the information you'll need to get the most out of the matchup, including local players to keep an eye on, television schedules and where to watch the game close to home. Look for Torrey Smith, a wide receiver for Baltimore who was born in Colonial Beach and graduated from Stafford High. (See Smith's bio here.) Ahmad Brooks is a 49ers linebacker who attended the University of Virginia, C.D Hylton High School in Woodbridge and Hargrave Military Academy. (See Brooks’ bio here). He was born in …
Volkswagen, based in Herndon, will air a Super Bowl game day commercial encouraging drivers to "Get In. Get Happy." The commercial follows Dave from Minnesota around the office as he tells coworkers to cheer up, don't fret and get happy. He even boosts the boss' spirit, taking him for a ride in his new 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. The commercial uses the music of Jamaican artist Jimmy Cliff (free download here). Visit GetInGetHappy.com for more information. Click here for more local Super Bowl content on Herndon Patch, including: • Herndon Area Bars and Restaurants Serve Up Super Bowl Specials and Events • Extra Police Patrols on the Road Over Super Bowl Weekend • Super Bowl City Facts and Stats: Baltimore Ravens & San Francisco 49ers [Want…
Fairfax County Police will have extra patrols on the road to deter motorists from driving under the influence.
The Fairfax County Police Department will send out extra DWI patrols to help keep the roads safe over Super Bowl weekend. In a press release, police gave the following tips to encourage people to celebrate the Super Bowl safely. For Super Bowl party hosts: Find Herndon Patch via:
Friday, February 1, 2013
Facts and stats on the cities tied to this year's Super Bowl XLVII.
This weekend marks the annual football game everyone waits all season for — Super Bowl XLVII. The Baltimore Ravens will take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at the Superdome. It'll be the 10th time the Super Bowl has taken place in New Orleans. We've got facts about each of the cities involved in this year's big game. If you're looking for where to watch the Super Bowl in Herndon, Jimmy's, Finnegan's, The Breeze, O'Sullivan's and Time Out Wings and Grill are all having Super Bowl specials and events. Click here for more details. THE SAN FRANCISCO - THE 49ERS • San Francisco is ranked 14th on the list of the list of the country's largest cities in terms of population. The estimated population in July of 2011 was 812,826. • 52.1 …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Looking for where the Super Bowl parties and specials are? We've got the details on where to watch the game in Herndon.
If you're still unsure of where you should go on Super Bowl Sunday, there are plenty of places to watch the Ravens take on the 49ers in Herndon — and plenty of specials and giveaways. Here's the details on where to watch the Super Bowl in Herndon: • The Breeze Restaurant and Sports Bar - The Breeze will have a barbecue buffet on Super Bowl Sunday. They'll also have drink specials and prizes and televisions in the dining room. One of the prizes is a 32" Phillips LED flat screen TV. Diners have to spend $15 to register to win and the winner will be announced after the game is over. Click here for details. • Jimmy's Old Town Tavern - Jimmy's will host its 16th annual Super Bowl Bash with the crew from the Mike O'Meara Show. Uncle Dave's …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Some Cox Communications subscribers in Northern Virginia report they had to watch the Super Bowl in Spanish. Did you have a similar problem?
At least two dozen Cox Communications cable subscribers in Virginia who tuned into watch the Super Bowl on Sunday were forced to listen to the game in Spanish. McLean resident Peter Maucher said the commericials were broadcast in English, the on-field interviews were broadcast in English, but the play-by-play commentary was in Spanish only. Centreville resident Bryan Scrafford said his non-HD channel broadcast the game in English, but the HD version was Spanish only, too. He had the same problem when the NFL Pro Bowl aired last month. Mike Leone, director of public affairs for Cox in Northern Virginia, said no more than two dozen subscribers in Northern Virginia and the Hampton Roads area complained about a similar issue. The problem, he …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Get ready for a the weekend by having a look at what's going on around Herndon.
The weekend is nearly here and Herndon Patch has a few suggestions if you're looking for something to do. FRIDAY Friday night parents can have some time to themselves by taking part in Kids Night Out at Herndon Community Center. From 6:30-10 p.m. kids can hang out at the community center, watch movies, play games and have a pizza dinner. Registration is required. The Elden Street Players production of ROOMS: A Rock Romance has shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The musical centers on a duo of musicians who struggle to follow their careers while holding onto each other. Quilts: A Collaborative Art by Northern Virginia Quilters is open through Feb. 8. Head to ArtSpace to see quilts that range from traditional handwork to more …
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Get ready for your Super Bowl party with some super sandwiches.
Forget all of the traditional recipes for this year’s Superbowl Party—the chili, Buffalo wings, and the pizza—it is time to try a spectacular homemade Stromboli. Make this recipe ahead of time, and just put it in the oven as guests are arriving. The smell of the homebaked bread will bring your guests right to the kitchen to see what is cooking! Seldom has a recipe created quite a sensation in the Loughin household as this Party Stromboli. After you read this recipe, you may want to adjust the ingredients especially if you have guests coming to your party who are on low-fat diets. Selecting lower fat meats, such as turkey or chicken, and adding sautéed mushrooms and lower-fat cheeses could make this an equally tasty hot sandwich which is …
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