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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.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his "I Have a Dream Speech."
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s connection to Northern Virginia and DC
Discover how Martin Luther King Jr.’s civil rights activism shaped NOVA and DC.
January 16, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
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City
How Northern Virginia ranked in 2025
Here are 15 different rankings where NOVA ranked in 2025.
January 15, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Bins of items that are being donated, thrown away, or kept.
Local donation sites in Northern Virginia
These local donation sites will collect items like clothing, home goods, diapers, and other things that people may need.
January 13, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
People paddleboarding in Northern Virginia.
Insider’s guide on how to achieve your 2026 goals
Check out our resources to help you reach your 2026 goals around Northern Virginia.
January 12, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
An American airline at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Europe for under $500
From Spain to Ireland, here are five flights you can hop on to see different countries in Europe.
January 7, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
A man in a suit climbing rock climbing wall. His body is horizontal with a focused look his face with his limbs attached to the colorful blocks stucking out of the wall. Onlooker are watching in the background.
Unconventional ways to workout around Northern Virginia
Try out these fun workout classes and activities that will ensure minimal boredom while you move your body.
January 7, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
A photo of a non-alcoholic piña colada.
11 restaurants in NOVA serving mocktails worth your money
Participating in Dry January? Here are different bars and restaurants around Northern Virginia serving mocktails that will satisfy your drink cravings.
January 5, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski restocking Cook Lake in Alexandria.
Travel and Outdoors
Cook Lake gets restocked with fish
This man-made fishing lake in Alexandria, Virginia, gets stocked with fish, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and channel catfish for local fishermen to catch and take home.
December 17, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
A plate of lasagna.
Restaurants
Deals for date night in Northern Virginia
Whether you’re taking advantage of date-night specials or indulging in a prix fixe menu, there are plenty of smart ways to enjoy a great meal on date night for less.
December 16, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
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