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America’s best neighborhood is in Arlington
Colonial Village’s public schools, outdoor activities, and commute were among reasons it was ranked the best place to live. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
We already know NOVA is the best place to live, but don’t take our word for it; several neighborhoods across Northern Virginia were featured in Niche’s 2025 list of the Best Places to Live in America.
The best place to live
Arlington’s Colonial Village neighborhood took the top spot on the list, andrightfully so. The neighborhood’s public schools, nightlife, family-friendliness, commute, and healthy environment all earned “A+" grades. Dreaming of waking up in Colonial Village yet?Explore homes in the area.
Top spots around NOVA
Colonial Village wasn’t the only local community to make the list. Check out these other Arlington neighborhoods that made it to the top 100:
The City of Arlington itself was ranked the No. 3 best place to raise a family in America, and the City of Alexandria was ranked the No. 13 best city for young professionals in the country.
Events
Events
Thursday, June 5
“Conclave” | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, Alexandria | Free | Watch the 2025 Golden Globe-winning film that delves into the process of electing a new pope following the sudden death of the incumbent.
Friday, June 6
Spring Pond Campfire | 6-7 p.m. | Long Branch Nature Center, Arlington | $6 | Enjoy some campfire fun with stories, songs, special animal guests, and s’mores.
Saturday, June 7
8th Annual Fairfax Family Festival | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 11230 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax | Free | Spend time with the family through free kids activities, local food trucks, and more.
Tuesday, June 10
Rosslyn LIVE: Mentalist | 6-8 p.m. | Gateway Park, Arlington | $13 | Experience the art of illusion as Kourosh Taie takes you on a magical journey of comedy, magic, and mentalism.
The Ballston Business Improvement District 2025 annual meeting is on Wednesday, June 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet at Regent House to discuss big projects in the area, honor community partners, and go over future plans for Ballston.
Biz
Alexandria’s Board of Architectural Review will look at plans tomorrow about the partial demolition of Big Wheel Bikes’ property in Old Town Alexandria. The current plan is for a new taco restaurant to take over the location. (ALXnow)
Try This
The Cherrydale neighborhood in Arlington will host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. There are over 50 houses signed up, so get ready to hunt for your next great find.
Festival
The Old Town Alexandria Arts + Crafts Fair is Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waterfront Park. Entry to the fair is free, with over 80 local + regional artisans showcasing and selling their work. If you’d like to help out, they are also seeking volunteers.
Coming Soon
The Civitan Open Air Flea Market is back in Arlington this Saturday, June 7. Head to 15th + Quincy Street to shop for items ranging from clothing to jewelry.
Development
An open house will be held on Wednesday, June 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the William Ramsay Recreation Center. Drop in to learn about four infrastructure projects near Sanger Avenue and North Beauregard Street, including construction plans, schedules, parking changes, and trail detours. (ARLnow)
Number
14. That’s how many NOVA-based companies made the Fortune 500 list this year. This number includes companies like Boeing in Arlington and Capital One in McLean. Explore the full list, which includes 25 from Virginia and three from DC.
Games
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to watch The Armed Forces Cycling Classic. We posted some photos of the event on our Instagram, so make sure to check those out.
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