You can check out the event at Clarendon Metro Park and an additional eight blocks in the surrounding area. Parking will be free at the Mason Square Van Metre Garage from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
This 1914 home is back on the market after 25 years. Located at 2100 Mount Vernon Ave. in Del Ray, the main property is 3,020 sqft, and the secondary building, yep, that’s right, is 1,530 sqft. (Alexandria Living Magazine)
Open
Two words: mechanical bull. A new country-themed bar, BOE, has opened in Clarendon at 2854 Wilson Blvd. It also features a tropical patio spot called BOE’s Tiki Bar. The soft opening is underway, with the grand opening set for Thursday, Sept. 25. (ARLnow)
Coming Soon
Pink Saffron, a new Indian restaurant, is set to replace Bun’d Up in Pentagon City. The Taiwanese eatery, along with its adjoining speakeasy, Noonchi, will close on Sunday, Oct. 19. The owner of Pink Saffron plans to open the new concept as early as Monday, Oct. 20. (ARLnow)
Holiday
Sundown tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah. The celebration runs until sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Celebrate the new year by attending one of these events put on by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.
Trending
Fat Bear Week kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 23. Vote for the heftiest brown bear at Katmai National Park as they prep for hibernation. Join the fun at Lovettsville Library all week — just hope we don’t spot one that size on one of the local trails below.
Today Is
The autumnal equinox, which means fall will officially arrive at 2:19 p.m. The leaves may still be green for now, but when you’re ready to look for changing colors, we recommend hitting a local trail.
Film
Calling all Studio Ghibli fans. The historic animation house is currently celebrating 40 years of timeless storytelling with Studio Ghibli Fest, featuring movie theater screenings of its most famous films. “Howl’s Moving Castle” is playing through Wednesday, Sept. 24, and “Spirited Away” is screening next month. Find NOVA’s participating theaters.
Cause
Host and comedian Nate Bargatze donated $250,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of America during the 2025 Emmys, using length of acceptance speeches to determine the amount donated.Luckily for us, there’s no time limit on giving back to one of NOVA’s local chapters. (USA Today)
Number
39,000. That’s the estimated number of farms in Virginia, according to a new study by Visual Capitalist. Support local growers and eat farm-to-table by shopping at one of NOVA’s farmers markets this weekend.
Featured Deal
Athleta’s Friends + Family Sale just dropped — find pieces that take you from early morning workouts to weekend coffee runs with 30% off the whole site (yes, everything).*
Asked
Asked
🐻 Which Virginia park is known for having one of the highest populations of black bears in the eastern United States?
A. Great Falls Park B. Shenandoah National Park C. First Landing State Park D. Natural Bridge State Park
These soft brioche doughnuts from Gwenie’s Pastries come with filling flavors like ube and mango. | Photo via @gweniespastries
Looking for the next restaurant hitting NOVA’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Northern Virginia — plus, some spots coming soon.
Corsica Wine Bar, 11950 Democracy Dr., Reston | Mediterranean
From brunch to happy hour, this restaurant serves up a diverse menu — ranging from shareable tapas and fine wines to hearty entrees like paella.
Pupatella Neopolitan Pizza, 700 Slaters Lane, Alexandria | Pizza
Started as a food cart in Ballston, this pizza brings Neopolitan-style pizza to Alexandria. The creator is Enzo Algarme, who is originally from Naples, Italy.
Tio Pinche Bar + Grill, 22034 Shaw Rd., Sterling | Honduran
A new spot specializing in Honduran cuisine opened in Sterling. Head to this spot. for the opening at 11 a.m. to try dishes like Paella de Mariscos and Chile en Nogada.
The Bissell CrossWave Edge Wet/Dry Vacuum that’s $50 off for a limited time. Vacuuming and mopping separately is a thing of the past thanks to this new wet/dry vac that tackles multiple surfaces. Seamlessly remove debris and dirt from your floor while mopping to shiny perfection. Bonus: It has a self-cleaning feature.
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.
Did you see this? An alligator was spotted and removed from the Washington Channel near The Wharf in DC. Though only about two and a half feet long, the unexpected visitor was a surprising sight in this region.
}})
}})
