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Not sure what's more surprising: a.) A UFC championship fight at the White House... b.) Zac Brown Band is part of the same weekend event. DC is having a moment.
What to Know About the UFC Fight for America250 in DC
In commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary, a UFC Freedom 250 fight will be held on Sunday, June 14 in Washington, DC,
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Restaurant concept that is inspired by the “golden age of travel and exploration.” ☕🥐 northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...
A tech company is relocating its headquarters to Arlington and bringing 450 new jobs with it. Spatial Front plans to move from Maryland to National Landing as part of a $6 million investment. 💼 Read more: northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/06... (📷 Courtesy National Landing BID)
🏡 Northern Virginia designers are sharing tips for decorating with antiques.
More people are moving to Fairfax City. 📈 northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/05...
This NoVA City Had the Highest Recent Population Growth in Virginia
Fairfax City had the fastest population growth rate between 2020 and 2025 among the state's cities and towns with at least 20,000 residents.
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An Arlington pizzeria was just named one of the Top 50 Pizzas in the U.S. 🍕 northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...
Arlington Pizzeria Named One of the Top 50 in the U.S.
This is the second time in the last three years that A Modo Mio has made the Top 50 Pizzas in the U.S. list.
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The School Board is expected to vote later this month on a proposal to relocate Arlington Community High School to Amazon's Pentagon City campus.
Arlington High School Could Move to Amazon HQ2
Arlington school leaders are working to finalize a deal that will move the Arlington Community High School to Amazon’s HQ2 campus.
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A Leesburg veteran says beekeeping helps her cope with PTSD. northernvirginiamag.com/culture/2026...
A Leesburg Veteran Uses Beekeeping to Cope with PTSD
Vanessa Escobar, a veteran and scientist, uses beekeeping as a tool to help with PTSD. It has healing benefits that can help anxiety and stress, too.
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An Alexandria family transformed their 1970s Fort Hunt home with a 1,176-square-foot addition, a new primary suite, a custom mudroom, and a redesigned kitchen. 🏡
A 1970s Alexandria Home Gets a Remodel for Improved Form and Function
A significant addition and thoughtful Southern-inspired design makes this Alexandria home ideal for entertaining.
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The driver involved in the fatal I-95 tour bus crash near Stafford now faces five counts of involuntary manslaughter. Authorities say the crash killed five people and injured 44 others. northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/06...
Driver in Fatal Bus Crash Faces Additional Manslaughter Charges
New details have emerged about the fatal bus crash that happened on I-95 near Stafford Friday morning that killed 5 people.
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A 1900 Queen Anne Victorian home in downtown Herndon is UNDER CONTRACT. (📷 by Epic Homes)
With all this history, Green Spring Gardens has one of the most unexpected backstories in NoVA.
The June issue of Northern Virginia Magazine arrives on newsstands this week 🎉
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Going back to work after a holiday weekend in NoVA means: • checking traffic before leaving • mentally preparing for inbox damage • wondering if one more PTO day was really too much to ask • and surviving on coffee
This New York getaway takes rock climbing to another level. 🧗
What are you doing for Memorial Day weekend?
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Two stolen bottles of rare wine — including one valued at $24,000 — have been returned to L’Auberge Provençale months after they disappeared from the restaurant’s wine cellar. (📷 Courtesy L’Auberge Provençale)
$24K Bottle of Stolen Wine Returned to Virginia Restaurant
Two bottles of high-value wine were returned to L’Auberge Provençale months after a pair of thieves stole them from the wine cellar.
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Lavender season is almost here. 💜 From Fauquier County to Maryland, these farms around the DMV are opening their fields for pick-your-own lavender, photo ops, and summer weekends surrounded by purple blooms.
Where to Pick Your Own Lavender Around the DMV this Summer
Say so long to the spring florals and hello to these colorful and fragrant lavender stems when you visit these nearby lavender farms.
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Dulles Airport could undergo a $22 billion overhaul by 2034. The proposal includes new concourses, Aerotrain expansion, terminal upgrades, and eliminating the airport’s people movers. Construction could reportedly begin this year. (📷 stock.adobe.com)
Roberta Flack’s former Alexandria home just hit the market. The midcentury-modern property includes glass walls, landscaped gardens, and an in-ground pool in the Hollin Hills neighborhood. (📷 Tammy Loverdos | Listing Creative)
On the Market: Roberta Flack’s Former Alexandria Home
Built in the 1950s, the home at 1927 Marthas Rd. was designed by architect Charles Goodman, the designer of Hollin Hills.
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Military Appreciation Month is recognized across Northern Virginia through discounts, free meals, retail promotions, and special offers for active-duty military members, veterans, and their families. Read more here: northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi... (📷 courtesy Leesburg Premium Outlets)
23 Businesses Offering Military Discounts in Northern Virginia This May
From free meals to shopping perks, these restaurants, retailers, and attractions offer military discounts during Military Appreciation Month.
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The Metro Richmond Zoo welcomed a new giraffe calf. The female calf was born May 9 and was standing within an hour of birth. She is estimated to be around 6 feet tall and weigh up to 175 pounds. This marks the 24th giraffe calf born at the zoo since 2000. ( 📷 courtesy Metro Richmond Zoo)
NoVA chef Chris Morgan advances to finale of “America’s Culinary Cup.” The Michelin-starred chef behind Joon will compete May 13 for a $1M prize. northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/05... (📷 by Jackie Brown/CBS)
NoVA Chef Is a Finalist for a $1M Culinary Prize
Chris Morgan, the Michelin-starred chef of Joon, progressed past the semifinals on America's Culinary Cup and will compete for $1 million.
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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down voter-approved redistricting plan Court rules referendum was improperly placed on the ballot 2021 maps could remain in place for 2026 elections northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/05...
Virginia Supreme Court Rules Against Redistricting Plan
Virginia's Supreme Court has struck down the state's voter-approved congressional redistricting plan by a 4-3 vote.
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The region will likely see a large population of lanternflies again this year, but hope could be on the horizon.
Spotted Lanternfly Update: Experts Say Northern Virginia Is in for a Heavy Infestation
Invasive spotted lanternflies have begun to hatch across the state — and it won’t be long until NoVA residents are seeing swarms of them.
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The "Wait Until 8th" initiative cannot mandate families to make any technology changes.
Fairfax County Urges Parents Not to Give Kids a Cellphone Until After 8th Grade
A Fairfax County cellphone resolution encourages parents to wait until after eighth grade to give kids a cellphone.
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