How far does $1,500 in rent really go? It depends on the city skyline you’re looking at.
RentCafe recently studied 200 cities across the US to determine how much space $1,500 a month could get you. Will you be surprised about what you can find in Arlington? Let’s find out.
A monthly rent of $1,500 will get you an average of 476 sqft — compared to Manhattan’s 216 sqft, we’ll take it.
Want to dream bigger? Scroll down to see our pick for this week’s Mansion Monday.
Asked
Asked
We want to learn more about you. Do you rent or own your home?
A. 🏡 This castle is mine (I own it) B. 🔑 Just passing through (I’m renting)
Labor Day Yoga | 10-11 a.m. | Lost Boy Cider, Alexandria | $29 | Relax with a vinyasa flow yoga class before sippin’ on a cold one with your friends at Lost Boy Cider.
Kids Fest | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Segra Field, Leesburg | Free | Bring the whole family out this Labor Day for a fun-filled event featuring exciting activities, delicious food vendors, and a variety of local retailers.
Labor Day Brunch | 12-3 p.m. | Alexandria Bier Garden, Alexandria | $11 | Savor this holiday brunch with live acoustic music and $20 bottles of champagne.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Doggone Good Time at Dog Daze | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lake Fairfax Park, Reston | $15 | Celebrate the end of summer with a splash by bringing your pup to this dog-only swim event — they deserve some summer fun too.
2025 Roper Romp Charity Pub Crawl | 2-5 p.m. | 10 E Market St., Leesburg | $61 | Join this bar crawl through Leesburg to support a local nonprofit helping families with children in palliative and hospice care.
All mansions should come with an elevator. This mansion in Arlington’s Rivercrest neighborhood certainly does. Throw in two walk-in closets and a gourmet kitchen, and we’re sold.
Thanks to reader feedback from Dionne W. and Christine M., we’ve expanded our NOVA School District Guide to include two additional districts: Stafford County and Fauquier County. Be sure to check out the updated article. Any other districts you want to see? Let us know.
Sports
Peaceful Sundays were fun while they lasted, but now it’s time for the NFL to return this Thursday, Sept. 4. The reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles are hosting their division rival Dallas Cowboys to start the season in front of a typically raucous crowd. Catch the games on Hulu.
Real Estate
How much do you think the most expensive single-family home listing in the United States is? If you guessed $300 million, congratulations. This recent listing in Aspen, Colorado sits on 74+ acres and boasts 27,000+ sqft within the idyllic, scarcely believable beauty of the Rocky Mountains. We’ll start a GoFundMe.
Quoted
“Something about walking in nature is benefiting our attention.” Those were words spoken by University of California informatics professor Gloria Mark, who has spent decades studying society’s declining attention spans. Swapping the doomscroll for a local hike is a good way to start. (New York Times)
Coming Soon
The 77th Emmy Awards is right around the corner. “The Bear,” “The Last of Us,” and “The White Lotus” are among the nominees, as is Owen Cooper — the youngest-ever Emmy nominee. The 15-year-old was nominated for best supporting actor in a limited series for his performance in the British psychological drama “Adolescence.”
Gallery
Handsome Dan and Jack the Bulldog. No, those aren’t frat boy nicknames. College football is back, and it’s time to meet the 12 beloved dogs who rep their schools across the US. Tune into the action for a chance to glimpse the four-legged cuties. (US News & World Report)
Active
Who watched the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games? The event took place in China recently, with robotic athletes competing in events including track and field, martial arts, and soccer. Think you can outdo the bots? These NOVA run clubs await.
Jobs
“The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.
Check out the indie, folk group, The Lumineers, this month. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
It’s finally fall. Grab your pumpkin spice latte and get ready for all of the activities taking place around NOVA this month.
See your favorite singers
The Lumineers | Saturday, Sept. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Nationals Park, Washington, DC | $82+ | Hear this folk band as they perform both old hits and songs from their new album, “Automatic,” with opening performances by Vance Joy and Chance Peña.
Fairs, festivals, and other
Mosaic Fall Festival | Saturday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 28 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | District Avenue, Fairfax | Price of purchase | Sip on a drink, listen to live music, and shop local vendors while walking around the Mosaic District.
All of the athletics
2025 Tour de Trail: Pentagon Memorial | Sunday, Sept. 28 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Water Park, Arlington | $40 | Take part in this meaningful walking and cycling race to support the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance.
A three-pack of women’s athletic leggings, marked down by 42% for Labor Day. Perfect for cycling, dance, yoga, workouts, or everyday wear, stock up on a high-waisted style in your choice of neutral colors.
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.
“Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” — except for maybe one in Northern Virginia.
Whether you’re keeping it simple this Labor Day weekend or hosting folks from out of town, our City Guides have you covered when it comes to planning your perfect weekend itinerary, from the best spots to grab an end-of-summer brunch to kid-friendly activities that will keep even the littlest members of the family entertained.
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