Attention shoppers: If you love a good sale, it’s your time to shine. Amazon Prime Day is live today through Friday, July 11. Here are the best deals The Buy team has found:
Buzziest deals
Arlo Video Doorbell | $129.99 $49.99
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Plan your visit now to Burnside Farms to see these stunning flowers. | Photo by Pixabay via Pexels
Here comes the sun. Well, sunflowers that is. These are absolutely my favorite flowers, so I am already planning my trip to Burnside Farms as its Summer of Sunflowers begins on Friday, July 11, and runs through mid-August. 🌻
Founders Groove: Live Music at Founders Row | 6-8 p.m. | Founders Row, Falls Church | Free | Enjoy a high-energy evening of rock and blues with 49 Cent Dress at this groovy outdoor concert.
Friday, July 11
Andrew & Polly | 10:30 a.m. | Theatre-in-the-Woods, Vienna | $12 | Join Grammy-nominated Andrew & Polly for a fun, musical adventure full of laughter, big feelings, and silly surprises from the creators of “Ear Snacks.”
Saturday, July 12
Summer Art Market 2025 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Alexandria | Free | Browse and purchase handmade artwork, like ceramics and jewelry, from local artists.
Sunday, July 13
Red, White & Blue Tournament | 8 a.m. | Pinecrest Golf Course, Alexandria | $110 | The event is two players per team for a 9-hole scramble, and registration includes lunch and carts.
Tropical Depression Chantal is expected to bring heavy rainfall and rip currents to Virginia. While flood watches have not yet been issued for Northern Virginia, that may change as conditions develop. Keep your eyes out for possible alerts. (CBS News, NBC Washington)
Open
PJ’s Coffee, the New Orleans-based café, has opened its first Virginia location at South Alex in Alexandria (6220 N. Kings Hwy.), serving signature coffee and baked goods like beignets. (ALXnow)
Eat
Westville, the popular vegetable-forward restaurant from New York City, will open its first location outside the NYC area at The Crossing Clarendon in Arlington on Monday, July 14. (Patch)
Coming Soon
Bar Colline will open in Crystal City in Arlington this Friday, July 11. This new spot, a sister to Cafe Colline, will be serving French-American cuisine at 269 19th Court S. (ARLnow)
State
Virginia has deployed water rescue teamsto support recovery efforts in Texas after severe flooding over the weekend. The two Type III rescue teams hail from Bristol and Virginia Beach. How can you help from NOVA? If you’re able, consider donating to these relief funds. (WRIC)
Development
Several streets in Alexandria are about to get a refresh. Through Friday, July 11, Trinity Drive, Canterbury Lane, and Mill Road will be repaved. Scheduling is currently posted from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an additional week allotted for weather or other delays. (ALXnow)
Cause
Alexandria City Public Schools aim to collect 3,500 backpacks by Monday, Aug. 4, as part of their annual school supply drive. Donations of backpacks and school supplies can be dropped off Monday through Thursday at Alexandria City High School or Mount Vernon Community School. (ALXnow)
Fun Fact
Have you ever noticed that Arlington lacks skyscrapers? This is largely due to the 1910 federal Height of Buildings Act, which limits building heights in and around Washington, DC to preserve the visibility of national monuments and maintain the city’s distinctive skyline.
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Post of the Day
One Loudoun is set for a major refresh, featuring new apartments, additional retail stores, a winter ice rink, and more as part of the upcoming redevelopment.
A best-selling vibrator, on sale for Prime Day. Get 30% off plusOne’s bullet-style vibrator that’s made of body-safe silicone and is small enough for travel.
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If you haven’t already, let us know which airport you use most often in Northern Virginia. We’re putting together a guide for the most popular one. Stay tuned. ✈️
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