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Celebrate your special day with these birthday deals, from sweet treats to discounts on plants.
What started as a simple coffee cart in Ballston has become a community hub, thanks to the vision of owner Isa Seyran.
Don’t already have a coffee in hand? You will after reading this.
Learn which neighborhood best fits your personality based on your coffee order with this quiz.
A new Japanese restaurant in Arlington is serving up sushi, cocktails, and live music. Newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski shares what she ordered on her first visit.
Fairfax City, Alexandria, and DC Restaurant Week are just around the corner — get ready to savor the season.
Sometimes a whole pizza is just too much... let’s just grab a slice.
Sick and tired of your usual bar? Check out these spots with a fun vibe to switch up your regular Friday night.
Try these 13 ice cream, custard, and sweet shops around NOVA.
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of NOVA’s many beautiful patios.
Join Editor Ava as she spends a day in Old Town Alexandria.
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From art studios to dance floors, NOVA is packed with adult classes to try.
Discover how Martin Luther King Jr.’s civil rights activism shaped NOVA and DC.
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