The Winter Olympics are fast approaching, taking place Friday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 22. Team USA has been announced, and includes four NOVA athletes.
Competing in his first Games, Fairfax’s own Brandon Kim will skate in multiple speedskating disciplines. He began speedskating at the age of nine.
Vienna’s Ilia Malinin will compete in the men’s singles figure skating event at his first Olympics. You may know him by his nickname, “QuadGod,” earned for his signature quad jumps.
Nokesville’s own Mystique Ro will make her Olympic debut in skeleton. A former track and field athlete at Queens University of Charlotte, she was recruited to a Team USA bobsled and skeleton rookie camp in 2016.
Don’t miss the Paralympic Games from Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 15. Evan Nichols is from Haymarket and will be competing on the sled hockey Paralympic team. He was the youngest player on the USA sled hockey team when they won gold back in 2022.
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Need a dinner res for Valentine’s Day? OpenTable released its list of 2026’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants, and three of NOVA’s favorites made the list. Run, don’t walk. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Feel Good
Many community members participate in the Snow Buddy Program, a volunteer initiative that helps clear snow from the homes of seniors, individuals with disabilities, and homebound residents who meet income eligibility requirements. Volunteers from neighboring areas are also welcome to join. (ALXnow)
Cause
Interested in helping out at this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival? Apply to volunteer and choose from a variety of opportunities like the Blossom Kite Festival or the National Cherry Blossom Parade.
Ranked
Arlington, Alexandria, and Reston ranked 12th among the 2026 Best-Performing Cities 2026, according to the Milken Institute. The study evaluates “trends in the labor market, the performance of high-tech industries, and access to shared economic opportunities.”
Opening
Skin Pharm, a Nashville-based cosmetic dermatology and skin care clinic, is opening its 15th location in Arlington on Thursday, Feb. 26. The new clinic at 3901 Fairfax Dr. will offer services including microneedling and facials.
Closing
Heritage Brewing Co., a veteran-owned and operated brewery in Manassas, is closing its doors. The brewery first opened in 2013, and now serves more than 400 different beers. The exact closing date is not yet known. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Biz
All Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go locations will be closing; however, Amazon Fresh will continue to operate as an online store, and some locations are expected to be converted into Whole Foods Markets. See the stores closing in Virginia. (CBS, Patch)
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Have you stopped by this museum? | Photo by NOVAtoday
Open to the public and offering guided tours, the Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society provides multiple ways to explore Old Town Alexandria. The museum spans two historic buildings and boasts a rich legacy tied to figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Plan your visit.
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