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An aerial shot of the coastline that lines Lima Peru. A vast number of buildings line the land atop cliffs, with a deep blue ocean on the right of the image, running alongside a road beneath the cliffs.
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 11:43 AM
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Patrick Sidwell
The Stars Hollow sign from "Gilmore Girls."
Entertainment
How to spend a fall day like the “Gilmore Girls” in Northern Virginia
Want to feel like you’ve transported to Stars Hollow? See how you can live like the “Gilmore Girls” while staying in Northern Virginia.
October 10, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
A skeleton at a haunted house.
Entertainment
Five haunted attractions around Northern Virginia
From family-friendly fun to terrifying trails, here are the top haunted attractions to check out across Northern Virginia this Halloween season.
October 3, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
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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
The outside of Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, a public library in Alexandria.
Arts
Your guide to poetry in NOVA
Meet your local Poet Laureate and find ways to join the world of poetry.
August 14, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
A hand holds an iPhone open to a Spotify playlist titled "Nostalgia breakup Friday afternoon"
Arts
Northern Virginia’s Spotify daylist
We like to call this one, “NOVA Nostalgiawave Midweek Mood.”
August 4, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
two loaves of bread
Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Northern Virginia
The bread type is reaching new heights in popularity, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in NOVA, or start making your own.
July 28, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
People overlooking DC from Arlington Ridge Park. Small groups are spread out across the grass, some with dogs, some on blankets. The sky is blue, yellow, orange, and pink, and the Washington Memorial is visible in the background.
Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Northern Virginia?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in NOVA.
July 23, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
An overhead view of Met Park.
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Entertainment
Where to find community gardens in Alexandria
Grow everything from native flowers to delicious fruits and veggies in your own community garden.
May 16, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
A wall that's painted yellow and filled with shelves of board and card games from the floor to the ceiling.
Culture
An introvert’s guide to Northern Virginia
Want to be more social, but hate the idea of chatting up a stranger? Try these activities for introverts in NOVA.
May 13, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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What to know: Kingstowne Community Library updates
The Kingstowne Community Library will soon close, paving the way for the opening of the new Kingstowne Regional Library at the Franconia Governmental Center.
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How to adopt a fire hydrant in Fairfax County
Give back by helping with the Adopt a Fire Hydrant Program in Fairfax County.
January 29, 2026
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Where to get birthday deals in Northern Virginia
Celebrate your special day with these birthday deals, from sweet treats to discounts on plants.
January 28, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
The Olympic and Paralympic Symbols in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
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Northern Virginians competing in the Winter Olympics
From figure skating to sled hockey, four different NOVA locals will be competing on Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
January 27, 2026
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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
A painting in the Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
Arts
The museum exhibits Editor Ava is looking forward to in 2026
Many museums in the area offer ever-changing museum exhibits. Here are some you can expect in the new year.
January 22, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Workers filling potholes in Northern Virginia.
City
How to report potholes in Northern Virginia
As the weather changes, so do Northern Virginia’s roads — here’s how to report potholes across different parts of NOVA.
January 20, 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
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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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