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Sandy Kozel

Freelance Radio News Anchor at WTOP-FM (Washington, DC)

Now with WTOP. Ex-AP Radio anchor/reporter; voice of AP Online Stylebook pronunciation guide; into theater, travel, voiceover work

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  • 6 days ago | wtop.com | Sandy Kozel

    Hundreds of cars were already lined up along N. Quincy Street in Arlington, before 7:30 a.m., waiting for the opening of Arlington County’s E-CARE event. It usually happens in the spring, but it got pushed back this year to the first Saturday of summer. E-CARE stands for Environmental Collection and Recycling. It is for Arlington residents only — and open until 2 p.m. at 1425 N.

  • 2 months ago | wtop.com | Sandy Kozel

    This weekend, the Georgetown BID is hosting its 22nd annual Georgetown French Market, which has been drawing crowds to the sidewalks along Connecticut Avenue, from O Street to Reservoir Road, since Friday. Elizabeth Jaffee has taken part in the popular open-air market for years. She is the owner of Gallery Article 15, which specializes in contemporary Congolese art and textile products. “We love how it brings together the community,” she said.

  • Feb 27, 2025 | wtop.com | Sandy Kozel

    This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Throughout February, WTOP is celebrating Black History Month. Join us on air and online as we bring you the stories, people and places that make up our diverse community. With its gardens and art installations, Arlington’s Met Park, in Pentagon City, has been open for almost two years now. But one prominent feature still holds a surprise for many visitors.

  • Nov 3, 2024 | wtop.com | Sandy Kozel

    There are only a few days left to attend this year’s fall festival at Cox Farms in Centreville, Virginia, where family-friendly entertainment and attractions have been drawing people for decades. “We love the atmosphere, we love the staff … I think it’s just so homey,” said Diva Mohammadullah, of Reston, who was joined this year by her daughter Ridham, a niece and a young neighbor. “We come here every year. Ridham has been here since she was in my belly,” said Mohammadullah.

  • Aug 18, 2024 | wtop.com | Sandy Kozel

    Municipalities seem to respect other local area restaurant weeks — not overlapping, so they don’t have to share diners. This restaurant week belongs to Alexandria in Virginia. More than 90 restaurants across Alexandria’s neighborhoods are offering special menus now through Sunday, Aug. 25. In-person diners can choose from $27.50, $40 or $50 multicourse Restaurant Week meals. Organizers say the $27.50 offer is a nod to Alexandria’s 275th anniversary.

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