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If reading NOVAtoday makes an impact on your day, we’d love your support — a little pick-me-up for us, so we can keep the good news coming for you.
Are you a current or former federal worker in the area? If so, check out FEDSgiving, which will be taking place Sunday, Nov. 16, from 12 to 4 p.m. This free meal will honor both past and present federal employees and their families at the Lyon Park Community Center. Register here. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Open
Get your chopsticks ready. Sushi Oishii AYCE, an all-you-can-eat sushi spot, is now open in Herndon. I’m getting the yellowtail jalapeno roll, the dragon roll, and the sweet potato roll. There’s also a location of this restaurant in Vienna. (The Burn)
Sports
DC’s professional rugby team, Old Glory DC, announced it will play regular-season and playoff matches at George Mason University for the 2026 season. Get season ticket packages now. And don’t forget to root for the other teams around NOVA. (WUSA9)
Try This
Looking for an Instagrammable spot in the DMV this holiday season? Here are seven winter lounges, perfect for your next photo op. The ski gondola at Stone Tower Winery is sure to make your followers jealous. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Feel Good
In Alexandria, Army veteran Garrett LaMarche and his wife, Grace Everitt, are spreading warmth through a new project that offers custom blankets to military veterans in the DC area, free of charge. Take a look at some of the beautiful blankets they’ve created. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Virginian
Virginia resident Carrie Edwards won the online Powerball after she used suggested numbers from ChatGPT. She’s now donating her winnings, $150,000 to be exact, to different charities and organizations. (InsideNOVA)
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Editor’s Pick
Virginia has some wacky laws. | Photo by Martin Falbisoner via Wikimedia Commons
Did you know? It’s illegal to expectorate, or spit, in public in the state of Virginia. This act is considered a Class 4 misdemeanor and can lead to a fine. As a runner, I am thinking a lot about my previous actions. Want to learn more about weird laws in Virginia? Let us know.
The Buy
The ultimate fast-charging phone charger for your car. It features two retractable cords and two additional ports so you can charge up to four devices at once. Read: No more fighting over a single car charger.
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.
Have you seen all of the custom plates around NOVA? With 200+ specialty designs for just $10 per year, it’s easy to make your ride stand out. What’s the funniest one you’ve spotted? Send us a photo.
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