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Compasses at the ready
Do you recognize this city? It shares longitude with NOVA. | Photo via Canva
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you walked in a straight line around the world from Northern Virginia? Wonder no longer, wanderer.
Let us introduce you to LatLon Connect, an online tool that allows users to explore cities across the world that share the same latitude and longitude.
Here’s what we found
In our search, we stuck with the default settings, looking for places with 100,000+ people with a buffer zone of 6.21 miles (that’s 10 kilometers). We used NOVA’s most populous city, Arlington, as our base.
Dozens of results popped up, with the most populated city lying 3,500 miles south of us: Lima, the capital city of Peru, pictured above. Around 7 million people call its metropolitan area home.
If the tap water starts to taste a little funny in Arlington, don’t worry. The annual cleaning of the city’s pipes begins today, swapping its year-round disinfectant, chloramine, for chlorine through the start of May. Using a filter or refrigerating water in an open container for a couple of hours should reduce the effect. (ARLnow)
Mansion Monday
We can’t decide which of the kitchen, outdoor deck, or home gym is the star of the show in this recently listed McLean home. With five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and 4,000+ sqft of living space, the price may surprise you.
List
Inc. Magazine’s 2026 Female Founders 500 list is out, and several business owners from NOVA made the cut. The list highlights women leading companies and nonprofits across the US, including Procure ImpactPresident and Co-Founder Jen Collins.
Development
Developers are trying to add almost 600 housing units to an Idylwood apartment complex. Eaves Fairfax Towers has already filed a rezoning application — proposing a new building, a new parking lot, and at least 100 affordable units included in the plans. (FFXnow)
Quoted
“A breakfast burrito is a beautiful thing.” We agree. Find out how to get your beautiful fill at National Landing’s newest West Coast-inspired burr-eatery — Monster Burrito. (ARLnow)
National Puppy Day, a chance to celebrate the young dogs in our lives, or reminisce about a time they were so much smaller. Research shows puppies are far likelier to be adopted than older dogs, but we think 8-year-old Leo deserves a home, too.
Real Estate
Looking to get more eyes on your listing? Feature a property with a strategically-placed blurb right here in this section that guides readers straight to your listing. Try it out.
Post of the Day
Winter gloom is out — spring blooms are in. | Post by National Landing
More cherry blossom content? You bet.
The annual rose-tinted blooms will be gone soon, and National Landing is showcasing the salmon saplings before it’s too late.
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. These five products offer easy + effective ways to level up your sleep hygiene for more restful nights.
🧴 Lather sore muscles with this magnesium lavender lotion to help ease tension + wind down before bed.
💤 Don’t let the sun or other bright lights interrupt your sleep thanks to these top-rated blackout curtains.
👁️ For even more light-blocking, try this breathable cotton eyemask that’s designed with cooling fabric.
🍬 Try these science-backed meltaway sleep mints that are crafted with melatonin and calming herbs.
🌜 Get this best-selling white noise machine to block out unwanted noises thanks to 20+ sound settings.
Happy, happy birthday to Marlene M. The well wishes came from reader John P., who wishes you a happy birthday, and we do too. Why not celebrate with a little weekend getaway? Pssst — NOVA is also full of enticing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals.
Want to give a birthday shoutout? Send us their name and when they’ll be celebrating.
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