Navigate NOVA with ease — visit commuter stores for transit info, passes, and expert tips. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
You may be a newbie to the area, but we’re letting you in on the best tips when it comes to navigating the DMV area like a pro. The commuter stores and mobile commuter stores are great resources to check out. Here’s a brief guide.
What’s a commuter store?
These stores allow you to stop in to chat with someone about your burning questions:
What mode of transportation is best for you
Where you’re going
How to purchase tickets and tokens
How to use your SmartBenefits and passes
Here are the stores in NOVA
With locations in Arlington, Fairfax County, and Maryland, these stores offer in-person resources.
My sweet tooth dreams are coming true.Van Leeuwen is opening in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood this Friday, Oct. 17. This ice cream chain is taking over the spot where Nicecream was once located. On opening day, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can get $1 scoops of ice cream, and the first 100 customers will get a free tote bag. (ARLnow)
Traffic
Heads up, Alexandria. Expect road closures this week as nine streets undergo repaving through Friday, Oct. 17, weather permitting. Plan ahead and check which streets are affected to avoid delays. (ALXnow)
Coming Soon
Green Valley is welcoming a new bridal boutique and hair salon this weekend. Named The Dahnistry Room and Root & Bloom, relatively, these two Black women-owned businesses will have a grand opening event starting at noon on Saturday, Oct. 18. (ARLnow)
Drink
We reported on Bar 86 back at the beginning of September. This tiki-inspired speakeasy is soft-opening beginning Tuesday, Oct. 21, through Saturday, Oct. 25. It’s located at 215 S. Union St., and opens after Café du Soleil closes.
Biz
Wonder, a New York-based food hall, is opening two Fairfax locations this month. The Franconia location is expected to open Thursday, Oct. 23, and the Reston location will open Thursday, Oct. 30. Each location will have festivities for the openings, starting at 4:30 p.m. (FFXnow)
Sports
Want to run a 5K while giving back to your community? Registration is now open for the Saint Rita Catholic School 5K + 1K, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15. These races help fund student and teacher support at the school. The price increases for the 5K after Saturday, Oct. 25, so make sure to register now. (ALXnow)
Eat
Dumont Creamery & Cafe just signed a lease in Fairfax in the Greenbriar Town Center. You’ll be able to pick from about 50 flavors of ice cream, including festive cake, strawberry chunks, and mint basil sorbet. An opening date has not yet been announced. (The Burn)
Read
Looking for your next great read? Bestselling author Patricia Cornwell is back with “Sharp Force,” the 29th installment in her Kay Scarpetta series. This time, the acclaimed medical examiner is tracking a serial killer — and the hunt leads straight through our own Northern Virginia.
Health
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Biz
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This Saturday, Oct. 18, from 12 to 5 p.m., head to Penrose Square to embrace fall at Pike Fest. From bounce houses to beer, there’s something for all ages. The fest is free to attend, but food, drinks, and other select items will be available for purchase.
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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.
It made my heart so happy to see that a lot of you seemed to enjoy our “Gilmore Girls” article yesterday. Rory Gilmore holds a very special place in my heart because her character inspired me to become the journalist that I am today.
In case you missed yesterday’s newsletter, you can check out the piece here. I feel like so many places in NOVA feel like the small, fictional town of Stars Hollow.
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