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Food
Where to get local honey in Northern Virginia
Curb your spring allergies by eating some local honey from these five spots around NOVA.
April 15, 2026 09:14 AM
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Ava Wojnowski
The outside of Nettie's Tavern in Arlington's Clarendon neighborhood.
Food
Local food and drinks for less than NOVA’s current gas prices
Gas prices may be high, but here are different food and beverages around NOVA that are $4 or less.
April 13, 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
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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
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Small Business
Experience Alexandria’s new perfume shop
Step inside Old Town Alexandria’s newest perfume shop, Arielle Shoshana, which relocated from its previous location in Fairfax’s Mosaic District.
January 26, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
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Business
Try out these adult classes around Northern Virginia
From art studios to dance floors, NOVA is packed with adult classes to try.
January 20, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Isa Seyran, owner of the Ballstonian, poses with a regular.
Small Business
Local love: NOVAtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
January 16, 2026
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Business
Watch both new and classic movies at these local theaters
Looking for a fun indoor activity to stay warm this season? Check out these four local theaters — and don’t forget to grab some popcorn.
December 15, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
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Business
Six salons around Northern Virginia
With the holidays right around the corner, many of you may be looking for the perfect place to get your hair done. Check out these great salons around Northern Virginia.
December 5, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
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Small Business
NOVAtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 24, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Four coffee shops offering workshops in Northern Virginia
Want to up your coffee game? Explore these classes around Northern Virginia, covering everything from latte art to the basics of roasting and brewing.
September 29, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
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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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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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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Northern Virginia
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
March 30, 2026
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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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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share NOVA’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of Northern Virginia, cities across the world await.
March 19, 2026
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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
People standing on a bridge on the Virginia Creeper Trail.
Travel and Outdoors
Weekend trips near Northern Virginia
There are a ton of cool areas to see in and around Virginia. Don’t miss these seven weekend trips under six hours away from NOVA.
March 16, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
The outside of Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington.
Culture
Northern Virginia’s must-visit Irish pubs
These six Irish pubs are the perfect local spots to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
March 11, 2026
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Travel and Outdoors
Where this rare bird can be found in Northern Virginia
Originally from Asia, this bird is now making appearances in NOVA.
March 10, 2026
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