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Five people dressed in reflective work vests look into overgrowth off the side of the road. The second volunteer from the left is looking behind and smiling at the camera while holding a sign that says "Volunteers at work, ask us why, Arlington Regional Master Naturalist Park Stewards Program."
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Where to give back and volunteer in NOVA
This list of volunteer opportunities around Arlington and Alexandria includes everything from animal shelters to veterans associations.
March 21, 2025 01:24 PM
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Madison McMillen
A group of runners running on a bridge on a sunny day.
Fitness
Find a run club in the Northern Virginia area
Get ready to move with your new friends at these clubs around the Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and DC area.
March 7, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Small Business
Experience Alexandria’s new perfume shop
Step inside Old Town Alexandria’s newest perfume shop, Arielle Shoshana, which relocated from its previous location in Fairfax’s Mosaic District.
January 26, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
A painting in the Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
Arts
The museum exhibits Editor Ava is looking forward to in 2026
Many museums in the area offer ever-changing museum exhibits. Here are some you can expect in the new year.
January 22, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Workers filling potholes in Northern Virginia.
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How to report potholes in Northern Virginia
As the weather changes, so do Northern Virginia’s roads — here’s how to report potholes across different parts of NOVA.
January 20, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Someone creating a vase in a pottery class.
Business
Try out these adult classes around Northern Virginia
From art studios to dance floors, NOVA is packed with adult classes to try.
January 20, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his "I Have a Dream Speech."
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s connection to Northern Virginia and DC
Discover how Martin Luther King Jr.’s civil rights activism shaped NOVA and DC.
January 16, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Isa Seyran, owner of the Ballstonian, poses with a regular.
Small Business
Local love: NOVAtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
January 16, 2026
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How Northern Virginia ranked in 2025
Here are 15 different rankings where NOVA ranked in 2025.
January 15, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Bins of items that are being donated, thrown away, or kept.
Local donation sites in Northern Virginia
These local donation sites will collect items like clothing, home goods, diapers, and other things that people may need.
January 13, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
People paddleboarding in Northern Virginia.
Insider’s guide on how to achieve your 2026 goals
Check out our resources to help you reach your 2026 goals around Northern Virginia.
January 12, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
An American airline at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Europe for under $500
From Spain to Ireland, here are five flights you can hop on to see different countries in Europe.
January 7, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski