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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.

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Make your holidays a little greener. 🎁🌿 Explore secondhand gifts for 'Thriftmas' — thoughtful, affordable, and full of character.

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Celebrate ‘Thriftmas’: How to Shop for Thoughtful, Secondhand Holiday Gifts
This year, celebrate Thriftmas. Check out NoVA’s thrift, vintage, and consignment stores to find secondhand gifts for anyone on your list.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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The viral Ashland trash panda didn’t just raid the ABC store — he's left us with recipes to drink like a bandit. 🍸🦝 #SharingIsCaring

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Virginia ABC Releases Drunk Raccoon Cocktail Recipes
The drunk raccoon-inspired cocktails include Rye Rascal Sour, Midnight Masked Gin Fizz, and Trash Panda Old Fashioned.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The Federal Aviation Administration has tapped Peraton — the Reston‑based firm — to lead a $12.5 billion revamp of America’s air‑traffic control system. ✈️

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FAA Awards Reston Company $12.5B Air Traffic Control Contract
Reston-based IT company Peraton has been selected as the prime contractor on a massive $12.5 billion air traffic control project
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December 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Castle Gallery opens this weekend in Middleburg with contemporary works ranging from intimate papers to large canvases, bringing local art into a warm, lived-in setting. 🎨

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Contemporary Art Studio Castle Gallery Is Opening in Middleburg
Castle Gallery, a new space for contemporary and local art run by Catherine Dolaher, will open this weekend in Middleburg.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Our food critic gives The Huntōn an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars, highlighting its cozy-chic lodge atmosphere and refined open-fire cooking. See why in the full review. 🍽️

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The Huntōn in Leesburg's Hotel Burg Serves Up Fresh American Flavors
A former chef at The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm returns to NoVA with a hotel restaurant worth its salt, Leesburg’s The Huntōn.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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We all know DC traffic is bad — but how bad is it really? 🚗🤔 A new study has some eye-opening answers.

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Just How Bad Is DC Traffic from a Global Perspective?
Anyone who drives in DC knows heavy traffic is a way of life. But just how does DMV road congestion compare to other parts of the world?
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December 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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🚨 Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department rescued two window washers after their platform became unstable on a Tysons high-rise.

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Fairfax Fire Department Rescues 2 Dangling Window Washers
The washers were left dangling from a 22-story building after a basket malfunction before the Fairfax Fire Department rescued them.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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’Tis the season for music! 🎄🎶✨ Don’t miss 7 NoVA concerts spreading holiday cheer.

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These 7 Northern Virginia Holiday Concerts Are Spreading Seasonal Cheer
Northern Virginia choirs, orchestras, and ensembles are offering lively holiday concerts for the whole family to enjoy.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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🍜 The battle continues! Round 3 of NoVA Pho Wars 2025 just kicked off — vote for your top pho pick now before it’s too late!

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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.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Skate season just got cooler! ⛸️❄️ A pop-up ice rink is debuting in Tysons — grab your skates and get your winter fun on.

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A New Pop-Up Ice Rink Is Opening in Tysons
Located at Capital One Center, this pop-up ice skating rink is one of the largest outdoor, open-air rinks in the DMV.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Weekend magic is calling! ✨ From sparkling light displays to holiday markets and more, NoVA & DC are buzzing with festive events and experiences.

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The 15 Best Weekend Events in Northern Virginia and DC
Enjoy a local band perform, get started on your holiday shopping, and sip on hot cocoa at this weekend's most exciting events.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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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. 🌎️📚️⁠

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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.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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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.

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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.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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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. 🏡

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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.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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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.

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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.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Craving fresh, local produce year-round? 🥕🥦 Check out NoVA’s top farmers markets that stay open all year.

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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
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December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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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. ✈️

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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.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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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.

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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.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Get your home holiday-ready: local design pros share their favorite tips to deck every room with cozy charm. 🎄

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Northern Virginia Design Experts Share Holiday Decorating Tips
Northern Virginia interior designers share their smart and stylish strategies for stress-free holiday decorating.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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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.

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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.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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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.

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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.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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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.⁠

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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.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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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. ✨

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8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in NoVA and DC
Where to celebrate Hanukkah 2024? National Menorah, Chanukah Festival, Clarendon Menorah Lighting, and festive food.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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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.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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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.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM