Alexandria native Sonya “Black Widow” Thomas again cleaned up against the competition at yesterday’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island.

The female competitive eaters are so much better in Alexandria: Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas defeated all comers yesterday in the newly-formed Nathan’s Famous Women’s Hot Dog Eating World Championship, earning herself the handsome trophy and a pink belt.

Carol Joynt, right, interviews D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier at a Q&A Cafe at Nathan’s. The Georgetown restaurant will close for good on July 12. It was just a month ago that Carol Joynt, the owner of Georgetown institution Nathan’s, sent out word that after months (years, really) of speculation, the restaurant had managed to secure a lease extension, and would, it seemed, therefore stay open. But in an email to patrons late today,…