Your 2025 NOVAtoday Wrapped is here. For the past eight months, you’ve received daily updates on restaurant openings, concerts, weekly events, and so much more. Now we’re taking a look back at the year’s biggest stories — starting with some fun stats.
- NOVAtoday now has 15,142 subscribers — thank you for reading and supporting us. We appreciate every one of you.
- Since we launched in April, you’ve read 157 editions of our newsletter.
- On average, it takes our readers about five minutes to go through the newsletter, which means you’ve spent 785 minutes (about 13 hours) with us if you caught every newsletter.
So much has happened throughout the last year in NOVA. Let’s see what has all changed.
- NOVAtoday launched on April 7 of this year, bringing you all of the local happenings right to your inbox. Take a stroll down memory lane and check out our first newsletter.
- Before the first newsletter, we were already writing content. Kicking things off in March, this Arlington neighborhood was named the Best Place to Live in America. Do we agree?
- Later in April, Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most NHL career goals. As of late November, Ovechkin now sits at 909 goals.
- NOVA welcomed a ton of new restaurants throughout the year... too many to count. One of my favorites is the new Japanese restaurant, Oasis: The Listening Bar, that opened in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood in August.
- I had the opportunity to explore and learn more about Area 2 Farms in September. The company hopes to break ground on its Fairfax location by mid-February. Make sure you and your friends are subscribed, so you get updates.
- In November, the state of Virginia saw some big changes, including an election and a switch to digital driver’s licenses, creating more ease for those throughout the state.
Our top-viewed articles
- Where to have fun with kids in Northern Virginia | Wondering how to entertain your kiddos? So are many other NOVAtoday readers. Check the article out to learn more about NOVA’s best kid-friendly activities.
- Take a hike: A guide to trails around Northern Virginia | It’s clear that our readers love to spend time outside — learn where you can go for a stroll in and around NOVA.
- 16 of the top free things to do in NOVA | Who doesn’t love a budget-friendly moment? Dive into our list of free activities around the area.
- 20+ upcoming concerts headed to Northern Virginia | Y’all are really after my own heart. As a fellow live music lover, I get why this article is a top pick.
- Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Northern Virginia | This article is updated monthly with all of the biggest events around Northern Virginia and DC. Take a look to see what’s happening this month.
Our top-opened newsletters
- What’s next for Reston Town Center? | 10.10.2025
- It’s Pho season + unique fine dining experience | 10.09.2025
- Where the food critic eats + check out these two mansions | 10.13.2025
- Haunted houses + upcoming volunteer opportunities | 10.06.2025
- Your Gilmore Girls guide to NOVA + upcoming concerts | 10.14.2025
Is there a particular article you were especially fond of? Comment down below or let us know.