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Looking for a way to help out your community after the recent snowstorms? Consider adopting a fire hydrant in Fairfax County.
When you sign up for the Adopt a Fire Hydrant Program, you commit to removing not only snow and ice from around the hydrant, but also brush and debris. The overall goal is to ensure complete access in the case of an emergency.
Just a heads-up: You can’t paint, decorate, or block the fire hydrant in any way.
Great American Restaurants is adding two more restaurants to Prince William County. Tommy’s American and Best Buns Bakery & Burgers will open in Gainesville. We’ll share updates as soon as the timing is confirmed. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Drink
With all the snow falling outside, it’s the perfect time to stay cozy indoors with a drink. Here are four Northern Virginia wineries offering seasonal specials. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Eat
Due to the recent snowstorm, Alexandria Restaurant Week is being extended by another week. It will now run through Sunday, Feb. 8, and around 80 restaurants are planning to continue participation. (ALXnow)
Cause
ALIVE! is hosting the annual Empty Bowls Alexandria event on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Beth El Hebrew Congregation from 7 to 9 p.m. This event brings together local restaurants and artisans to help fundraise through a unique dining experience, a 50/50 raffle, and your own artisan bowl. Get your tickets. (ALXnow)
Legacy
Rivergate Park will soon be home to a new memorial for the 67 people killed in last year’s plane crash over the Potomac River. The plan includes a bench, newly planted trees, and a plaque with the names of the 67 victims. Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins said she hopes for it to be installed this spring. (ALXnow)
Arts
A new art space known as the 2700 Art Space Project is expected to open in Arlington, next to Jennie Dean Park, this spring. You can expect various outdoor spaces, including an art gallery and a mobile stage. (ARLnow)
Ranked
No. 1. That’s where Arlington ranks for most educated cities in the nation, according to a new report from Northern Kentucky University. The study showed that 41.8% of residents over the age of 25 have a degree, even beating out DC’s 38.3%. (ARLnow)
Did You Know
Groundhog Day is Monday, Feb. 2, but Virginia will have its first seasonal prediction tomorrow, Jan. 31, expertly provided by a bowtie-clad puppet. Meet Bowman Bill, Stephens City’s faux-fur prognosticator who’s been predicting more winter — overwhelmingly so — since 2011.
Sports
There are four athletes from Northern Virginia representing Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. See if you can add to their ranks in four years’ time with a few lessons at the Fairfax Ice Arena.
Finance
You’re smart — but your spending can still be dumb. From overpaying when online shopping to sticking with a car insurance plan instead of shopping for a lower rate, here are 11 of the dumbest things smart people waste money on.*
Read
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The Buy
The countdown to Valentine’s Day has begun. Discover our favorite gifts for loved ones, perfect for any kind of Valentine:
🧳 Gift them this premium leather toiletry bag that’s top rated for style and function.
👣 You can never go wrong with a heated foot massager that was designed with insights from real massage therapists.
🌹 Instead of a bouquet that only lasts a week, opt for these forever roses that will stay beautiful for years to come.
🧥 Keep them warm with this 4.6-star rated sherpa-lined flannel that’s both dapper + durable.
⛳ The golf lover in your life will appreciate this accessory case for storing their gloves, balls, tees, and markers.
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