Trader Joe's, Wegmans or Whole Foods? One Store Tops List of Best Grocers | Patch PM

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Walmart, Giant, Wegmans, Whole Foods: America's No. 1 Grocery Store Is?

According to the Daily Meal, Whole Foods Market is No. 1 with consumers. While its higher prices have earned it the nickname "Whole Paycheck," the company is launching 365 lower-priced versions of its store nationwide. California-based Trader Joe's is runner-up for its wide range of reasonably priced products. >>> See more store rankings.

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Alexandria Chocolate Shop 'On Edge' As Alt-Right Neighbor Settles In

The presence of white nationalist or alt-right figure Richard Spencer, who moved into an upstairs space at 1001A King St. recently, has disrupted the cheery atmosphere of chocolate shop Blüprint Chocolatiers, which occupies the street-level space below. >>> Read more.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'The Space Between Us,' 'Rings,' 'The Comedian'

A kid born on Mars, a horror flick comeback and De Niro as a dwindling comedian. Here are this week's new movies, plus two Netflix picks. >>> Read more.

Welcome to the Neighborhood, Reince Priebus!

• Washington Business Journal reports Priebus and his wife have purchased a home in the 22306. Priebus is the new White House chief of staff.

Teens Sentenced to Reflection For Defacing Historic Black Schoolhouse in Ashburn

• The five teens (three minorities) spray-painted racist graffiti last fall. They were ordered to read historic novels about race relations.

DC Trump Hotel Workers Vote to Unionize, Creating New Challenge for President

• Critics say Trump's refusal to divest from his business creates major conflicts of interest.

70 Restaurants to Participate in Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week

• For 10 days and two weekends, 70 Alexandria restaurants—most ever, will offering dining deals during Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week.

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