A new report found Virginia residents have the highest earnings in the country when income is adjusted for cost of living. Does this surprise you? northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/06...

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.

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...

Free donuts today….

An Arlington pizzeria was just named one of the Top 50 Pizzas in the U.S. 🍕 northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-dri...

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.

We're never saying no to baklava.

A Leesburg veteran says beekeeping helps her cope with PTSD. northernvirginiamag.com/culture/2026...

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. 🏡

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...

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 🎉

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. 🧗

Things to do this rainy Memorial Day Weekend: northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do...

What are you doing for Memorial Day weekend?

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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...

The region will likely see a large population of lanternflies again this year, but hope could be on the horizon.

The "Wait Until 8th" initiative cannot mandate families to make any technology changes.

The Fairfax County zoning board upheld the decision that the three-story Greenbriar home addition violates zoning rules.

A penthouse at the new JW Marriott Residences in Reston has broken the record for the most expensive condo sale in Virginia.

Make sure to pack your walking shoes the next time you fly out of Dulles.

The museum-wide “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty, & Happiness” exhibit honors the nation’s milestone birthday.

“We were luckier than most,” says Jim Law of Linden Vineyards. “Our losses are in the 20 to 30% range instead of 80 to 100%.”

Whether you're looking for weekend brunch plans or something special for Mother's Day, these brunch options won't disappoint.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is undergoing renovations to turn the surface "American flag blue."

After 180 years in Virginia, a new congressional bill is looking to annex Alexandria and Arlington in order to restore DC's original boundaries.

A mom visiting the U.S. from Ghana shares how grateful she is to the Children’s National team who saved her baby.

An international panel of 255 judges at the World Beer Cup evaluated 8,166 entries for a total of 353 awards.

The Hershey Super Sweet Adventure pop-up in Tysons opens this week with six candy-themed stations full of all kinds of immersive activities.

Redistricting has been approved by Virginia voters. But what comes next?

JUST IN: Virginia voters decided the General Assembly can redraw the state’s districts ahead of November’s election.

Election day is finally here, and we want to know what you think the results will be in the redistricting vote.

Sen. Mark Warner announced that his daughter Madison has died at the age of 36 after dealing with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.

Can't get enough of the new baby elephant at the National Zoo? Here's what you need to know before about visiting the zoo before Linh Mai makes her public debut later this week.

The now approved 250-foot-tall Triumphal Arch will be located between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

The final day for early voting is Saturday, ahead of the April 21 special election on the redistricting referendum.

Authorities say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, were going through a contentious divorce.

The PW Digital Gateway would have created the largest data center corridor in the world.