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Blast from the Past: The NoVA Way
Sure, Washington D.C. is known for its many museums and exhibits spanning decades of people and events, but D.C. is also known for its crowds, expensive parking and bumper-to-bumper traffic. It can be...
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Peaceful Parks in NoVA
By Alison Shapiro As rising temperatures outside hint at the onset of summer, larger crowds filter in to Northern Virginia’s outdoor parks. Public regional parks offer a great escape from sitting at...
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Solid Packable Cinch Sack
By Alison Shapiro Photo Courtesy Lands' End You shouldn’t have to worry about losing your keys and wallet along the trail or in the fields, so it’s best to have an easy, lightweight bag that will hold...
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Now Showing: Outdoor Flicks in NoVA
Photobank.ch/Shutterstock.com Everyone knows that NoVA has plenty of movie theaters, and they seem to be getting bigger and better all the time. Red velvet seats, IMAX screens and reserved seating are...
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American Idol Alum and Others To Visit Jammin Java This Week
Photo Courtesy of Jammin Java With 12 seasons of American Idol behind us, it can be hard to keep track of all the contestants that have grabbed a mic and graced the stage, vying for our votes and for...
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Pedaling Toward A Cause
Photo Courtesy of David Viens How much good can a group of guys do in 3,000 miles? Four NoVinians are trying to figure that out by biking their way across America as part of Race Across America, one of...
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Home Sweet Home: Jammin Java Co-Owner to Play Own Venue
(Photo Courtesy of Stephen Churchill Downes) After the break-up of his band last summer, rather than sit and sulk at home Luke Brindley had a “burst of creativity,” he says. Since then, Brindley, a...
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Dominion Power Experimenting with Solar Power Program; Arlington School Board...
(Shutterstock.com/David Carillet) Compiled by Alison Shapiro Friday, June 21, 2013 Dominion Power Experimenting with Solar Power Program ABC7 Arlington School Board to Sell 104-Year-Old School NBC4...
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Creative Night Out
Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Wine Glass (Photo Courtesy of Kiln and Co.) Moms, you need a break. And there is no wrong time for one either. Not even on a Wednesday night! So, get all the ladies together for...
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Summer Reading in Full Swing
Summer Reading (Shutterstock.com/Pressmaster Calling all bookworms, or parents who wish their kids were bookworms- It’s not too late to sign up your kids for summer reading programs in Northern...
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Cooking Up Some Fun
Shutterstock.com/Pressmaster Almost all major holidays bring with it plenty of friends and family to feed, and July 4 is no exception with most people grilling outside in the summer hear before heading...
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Fairfax Charity Expanding Efforts to Provide Free Books for Teachers; Female...
Shutterstock.com/Falconia Friday, July 5, 2013 Compiled by Alison Shapiro Fairfax Charity Expanding Efforts to Provide Free Books for Teachers Fairfax Times Female Marines to Be Recognized for Service...
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Dancing Fever
Shutterstock.com/Kzenon Summer is the perfect time to challenge yourself to try something you have always wanted to do but never have. Maybe it’s the warmer weather that makes us a little more...
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Time Out: Where to Relax in NoVA
Shutterstock.com/TylerOlson It’s summer, so sit back and relax! At least, that is what summer is supposed to be about. But oftentimes we get caught up in trying to do so much in so little vacation time...
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Fuel Tank Overturns in Bristow; Ringleader of Fairfax Fraud Scheme Pleads...
Shutterstock.com/StephenMahar Friday, July 12, 2013 Compiled by Alison Shapiro Fuel Tank Overturns in Bristow NBC4 Ringleader of Fairfax Fraud Scheme Pleads Guilty The Washington Post Ruling Expected...
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Busy Fairfax City Abortion Clinic Closes; Rallies Continue Nationwide...
Shutterstock.com/Fortish Monday, July 15, 2013 Compiled by Alison Shapiro Busy Fairfax City Abortion Clinic Closes The Washington Post Rallies Continue Nationwide Following Zimmerman Verdict NBC4...
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Excessive Heat Continues for DC Area Residents; Life Expectancy Depends on...
Shutterstock.com/VladisChern Friday, July 19, 2013 Compiled by Alison Shapiro Excessive Heat Continues for DC Area Residents NBC4 Life Expectancy Depends on Region, Study Finds MyFoxDC Former Metrobus...
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A Night Out in Clarendon
Shutterstock.com/AmmentorpPhotography Clarendon offers the dining and entertainment that a big city like D.C. would, but on a much smaller scale. Most restaurants are locally owned and considered...
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Jammin Java Is Getting Electric
Shutterstock.com/MaximBlinkov Jammin Java in Vienna is often popular for the unique musical talent it brings for NoVA audiences. Everything from pop, rock and folk music can be heard at the local...
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Green Paint Found on Lincoln Memorial; Annandale ‘Doumi’ Business Operator to...
Shutterstock.com/BrandonBourdages Friday, July 26, 2013 Compiled by Alison Shapiro Green Paint Found on Lincoln Memorial MyFoxDC Annandale ‘Doumi’ Business Operator to Be Sentenced The Washington Post...
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