Northern Virginia Magazine
@novamag.bsky.social
Your region. Your home. Your magazine. Discover Northern Virginia's stories, restaurants, things to do, and more.
Pinned
Our December issue is hitting newsstands now! 📖 Pick up a copy to see our ranking of Northern Virginia's Top 25 public high schools. Plus, find escapes for the holidays and our list of 2025 Top Lawyers.
northernvirginiamag.com/in-this-issu...
northernvirginiamag.com/in-this-issu...
Meet students and teachers from a selection of our 2025 Top High Schools list in the December issue — including Langley High School’s Model UN team, ranked No. 1 in the country. 🌎️📚️
northernvirginiamag.com/family/educa...
northernvirginiamag.com/family/educa...
Get to Know Some of the Impressive Students and Teachers from NoVA's Top High Schools
These faculty members and students, from a selection of our Top High Schools list, go above and beyond to make a difference in their schools.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Meet students and teachers from a selection of our 2025 Top High Schools list in the December issue — including Langley High School’s Model UN team, ranked No. 1 in the country. 🌎️📚️
northernvirginiamag.com/family/educa...
northernvirginiamag.com/family/educa...
Stellina Pizzeria is one of two Northern Virginia spots named among the world’s top pizza chains. 🍕 Known for neo‑Neapolitan, thin-crust pies, it’s a must-try for pizza fans.
northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...
northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...
Stellina Pizzeria Named One of the Best Pizza Chains in the World
Stellina Pizzeria is one of two pizzerias in Northern Virginia getting recognized on the world stage.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Stellina Pizzeria is one of two Northern Virginia spots named among the world’s top pizza chains. 🍕 Known for neo‑Neapolitan, thin-crust pies, it’s a must-try for pizza fans.
northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...
northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...
Take an early look at expert predictions for Northern Virginia’s 2026 housing market and the trends that could shape next year’s real estate landscape. 🏡
northernvirginiamag.com/home/real-es...
northernvirginiamag.com/home/real-es...
See What’s in Store for Northern Virginia's 2026 Housing Market
The 2026 housing market in the Washington, DC, region is expected to remain somewhat sluggish, according to listing service Bright MLS.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Take an early look at expert predictions for Northern Virginia’s 2026 housing market and the trends that could shape next year’s real estate landscape. 🏡
northernvirginiamag.com/home/real-es...
northernvirginiamag.com/home/real-es...
Yankee Candle plans to close 20 stores across the U.S. and Canada next month. 🕯️ The brand currently operates four stand-alone stores in NoVA.
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
Yankee Candle Is Closing 20 Stores
Newell Brands announced that it plans to close approximately 20 Yankee Candle stores in the U.S. and Canada.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Yankee Candle plans to close 20 stores across the U.S. and Canada next month. 🕯️ The brand currently operates four stand-alone stores in NoVA.
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
Craving fresh, local produce year-round? 🥕🥦 Check out NoVA’s top farmers markets that stay open all year.
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
Find Fresh Produce All Winter at these Year-Round Farmers Markets
These year-round farmers markets in NoVA are open all winter: FreshFarm Arlington, Old Town Farmers Market, Del Ray Farmers Market
northernvirginiamag.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Craving fresh, local produce year-round? 🥕🥦 Check out NoVA’s top farmers markets that stay open all year.
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
Heads up — Virginia travelers flying soon: if your license isn’t REAL ID-compliant, you’ll pay a fee to pass through security checkpoints starting in February. ✈️
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
How Virginia Travelers Can Prepare for TSA’s REAL ID Fee
Starting in February, flyers without a Real ID or passport will need to pay a $45 fee in order to pass through security checkpoints.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Heads up — Virginia travelers flying soon: if your license isn’t REAL ID-compliant, you’ll pay a fee to pass through security checkpoints starting in February. ✈️
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
Could tiny homes be the key to affordable housing in Loudoun County? 🏡 A new report suggests small, permanent tiny homes might help ease the housing crunch.
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/12...
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/12...
Are Tiny Homes the Answer to Loudoun’s Affordable Housing Issue?
Tiny homes could help mitigate Loudoun County’s affordable housing challenges, a report by the Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board says.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Could tiny homes be the key to affordable housing in Loudoun County? 🏡 A new report suggests small, permanent tiny homes might help ease the housing crunch.
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/12...
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/12...
Get your home holiday-ready: local design pros share their favorite tips to deck every room with cozy charm. 🎄
northernvirginiamag.com/home/2025/12...
northernvirginiamag.com/home/2025/12...
Northern Virginia Design Experts Share Holiday Decorating Tips
Northern Virginia interior designers share their smart and stylish strategies for stress-free holiday decorating.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Get your home holiday-ready: local design pros share their favorite tips to deck every room with cozy charm. 🎄
northernvirginiamag.com/home/2025/12...
northernvirginiamag.com/home/2025/12...
New NoVA dining alert! 🍽️ 16 fresh eateries are in town — serving everything from sushi and empanadas to kolaches and craft burgers — adding plenty of flavor to our local food scene.
northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...
northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...
16 New Places to Grab a Bite in Northern Virginia
These new Northern Virginia restaurants are offering fresh tastes and menu items like sushi, kabobs, burgers, and more.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
New NoVA dining alert! 🍽️ 16 fresh eateries are in town — serving everything from sushi and empanadas to kolaches and craft burgers — adding plenty of flavor to our local food scene.
northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...
northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...
Hershey is coming to Tysons with an interactive pop-up this holiday season! 🍫✨ Don’t miss your chance to experience chocolate-filled fun right here in NoVA.
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/12...
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/12...
Hershey Is Planning an Interactive Pop-Up in Tysons
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive pop-up experience, recently filed permits to open in Tysons Corner.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Hershey is coming to Tysons with an interactive pop-up this holiday season! 🍫✨ Don’t miss your chance to experience chocolate-filled fun right here in NoVA.
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/12...
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/12...
Celebrate the season with some of December’s top festivities across NoVA and DC. 🎄 From the iconic National Christmas Tree Lighting to the Christmas in Middleburg celebration, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the holidays.
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
The 15 Best December Events in Northern Virginia and DC
Check out December's best events featuring holiday light displays, concerts, wine festivals, parades, and more.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Celebrate the season with some of December’s top festivities across NoVA and DC. 🎄 From the iconic National Christmas Tree Lighting to the Christmas in Middleburg celebration, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the holidays.
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with community gatherings and events across NoVA and DC. Discover a variety of ways to mark Hanukkah for all ages and traditions. ✨
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in NoVA and DC
Where to celebrate Hanukkah 2024? National Menorah, Chanukah Festival, Clarendon Menorah Lighting, and festive food.
northernvirginiamag.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with community gatherings and events across NoVA and DC. Discover a variety of ways to mark Hanukkah for all ages and traditions. ✨
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
It's time to start counting down the days until the new African-inspired resort and water park officially opens.
Kalahari Resorts Appears in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Ahead of Opening New Spotsylvania Waterpark
As Kalahari prepares to bring its fifth resort to Spotsylvania next year, the brand will appear at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It's time to start counting down the days until the new African-inspired resort and water park officially opens.
Several of the restaurant's "crown jewel" bottles, worth thousands of dollars, still remain missing.
Virginia Restaurant Falls Victim to Brazen Wine Heist
Suspects allegedly posing as event planners stole several bottles of one of the most coveted wines in the world from L’Auberge Provençale.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Several of the restaurant's "crown jewel" bottles, worth thousands of dollars, still remain missing.
Now's your chance to be a Toys R Us kid once again 🧸🏎️🥁
A New Toys R Us Is Now Open for DMV Shoppers
Toys R Us recently announced that it is adding several locations, including a location in Arundel Mills in Hanover, Maryland.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Now's your chance to be a Toys R Us kid once again 🧸🏎️🥁
Before you get out on the road, see how you avoid traffic backups over Thanksgiving.
AAA Reveals the Best and Worst Times to Travel This Thanksgiving
AAA’s annual prediction study anticipates a record 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Before you get out on the road, see how you avoid traffic backups over Thanksgiving.
The 240,000-square-foot data center is expected to be completed in 2027.
Penzance Breaks Ground on New Amazon Data Center in Chantilly
Real estate investment and development firm Penzance has begun work on a 45-megawatt data center in Chantilly.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The 240,000-square-foot data center is expected to be completed in 2027.
Prices continue to increase as Northern Virginia homes are spending more days on the market.
See How NoVA's Housing Market Performed in October
The housing market in Northern Virginia continued to see a rise in inventory in October, and homes are staying on the market longer.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Prices continue to increase as Northern Virginia homes are spending more days on the market.
The Lansdowne fire that caused $1.2 million in damages was due to a charging lithium battery in a remote-controlled toy car.
Neighbors Collect Donations for Victims of Loudoun County House Fire
In Loudoun County, a devastating house fire caused $1.2 million in damages. Neighbors are now collecting donations of clothes and gift cards.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Lansdowne fire that caused $1.2 million in damages was due to a charging lithium battery in a remote-controlled toy car.
This will be the National Zoo's first Asian elephant calf birth in nearly 25 years.
An Asian Elephant at the National Zoo Will Soon Give Birth to a New Calf
For the first time in nearly 25 years, National Zoo staff are anticipating the birth of an Asian elephant calf.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This will be the National Zoo's first Asian elephant calf birth in nearly 25 years.
Cheer on the Washington Spirit as they face Gotham FC in the NWSL Championship! ⚽️ Here’s where to watch the big game live and catch all the action.
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
Where to Watch the Washington Spirit Take on the Gotham FC in the NWSL Championship
Find watch parties in Northern Virginia and DC for the Washington Spirit's NWSL championship game against Gotham FC.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Cheer on the Washington Spirit as they face Gotham FC in the NWSL Championship! ⚽️ Here’s where to watch the big game live and catch all the action.
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits will open a spot at Dulles Airport in 2026, giving travelers a chance to enjoy local drinks before their flights. ✈️
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/11...
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/11...
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits Will Open a Dulles Airport Outpost in 2026
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits will open a new bar and restaurant at Dulles International Airport in late 2026.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits will open a spot at Dulles Airport in 2026, giving travelers a chance to enjoy local drinks before their flights. ✈️
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/11...
northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/11...
Looking for a snowy adventure this winter? ❄️ Harper’s Ferry’s snow tubing hill is now open — perfect for friends and family to enjoy some snowy thrills together this season.
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
Harpers Ferry’s Snow Tubing Hill Opens for the Season
Snow Riders has announced that its snow tubing hill opens for the season November 21 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Looking for a snowy adventure this winter? ❄️ Harper’s Ferry’s snow tubing hill is now open — perfect for friends and family to enjoy some snowy thrills together this season.
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...
There's still time to vote for your favorite restaurant in our 2025 NoVA Pho Wars! ⌛ Voting for Round 1 closes on November 24.
northernvirginiamag.com/nova-pho-wars/
northernvirginiamag.com/nova-pho-wars/
NoVA Pho Wars 2025
We want to know who’s the best of the best when it comes to pho in Northern Virginia. Vote for your favorites in our Pho Wars bracket.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There's still time to vote for your favorite restaurant in our 2025 NoVA Pho Wars! ⌛ Voting for Round 1 closes on November 24.
northernvirginiamag.com/nova-pho-wars/
northernvirginiamag.com/nova-pho-wars/
New and soon-to-open stores are joining the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, bringing updates to the mall’s retail lineup. 🛍️
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
Check Out What’s New and Coming Soon at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
From apparel and collectibles to bubble tea and cake donuts, check out what’s new and coming soon inside the four-story Fashion Centre.
northernvirginiamag.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
New and soon-to-open stores are joining the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, bringing updates to the mall’s retail lineup. 🛍️
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...
northernvirginiamag.com/style/shoppi...