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Ava Wojnowski

Newsletter Editor

Ava Wojnowski earned her journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has been dedicated to local reporting ever since. She’s thrilled to bring her passion for storytelling to the Northern Virginia community. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her exploring local hiking trails, enjoying a latte at a neighborhood cafe, or running along the Potomac River.

The main area of Reston Town Center.
Take a stroll around Reston Town Center
Join Editor Ava for a stroll through Reston Town Center — and discover upcoming events you won’t want to miss.
April 8, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
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Culture
One year of NOVAtoday
NOVAtoday has been coming to your inbox for a full 365 days — here’s a breakdown of some stats.
April 6, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Victorian-style homes in the Occoquan Historic District.
Real Estate
Victorian-style architecture in Northern Virginia
Have you noticed all of the architectural styles around NOVA? Learn about the Victorian-style and where you can see it in the area.
April 1, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
A view of a green gold course with spectators lining the opposite side of a pond in its middle.
Sports
Bring Augusta National to Northern Virginia
You don’t need to travel to Georgia to experience the beauty of Augusta. We rounded up some ways to replicate the Masters experience in NOVA.
April 1, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
Plants outside for the Spring Garden Market with the American Horticultural Society.
Travel and Outdoors
A gardener’s guide to Northern Virginia
Are you an expert gardener or hoping to get into it? Here’s your guide on how to garden in NOVA, from local plant sales to gardening clubs.
March 31, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Monstera at Water Park in Arlington.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in NOVA
Dining in NOVA is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
March 25, 2026
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The inside of Union Station in Washington, DC.
Airports and Transportation
Inside Newsletter Editor Ava’s Amtrak journey to New York
Planning a trip to New York or somewhere along the East Coast? Here’s what my firsthand Amtrak experience was really like.
March 23, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
A bracket of sports bars in Northern Virginia.
Business
What’s the best sports bar in Northern Virginia?
Cast your vote in the bracket and help decide the best sports bar in the area.
March 18, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Katie Couric hosting the 63rd Annual Peabody Awards Luncheon.
History
Six well-known women with connections to Northern Virginia
March is Women’s History Month, and these remarkable women all have ties to Northern Virginia.
March 16, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
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