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1 month ago | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres
Ten years ago, Deshundra Jefferson made a big move. She and her son had been living in a one-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, and she decided they needed a fresh start and more room. They moved to Montclair in Prince William County, where Jefferson could afford to buy her own home and the two could have plenty of space. We spoke with her about how her community has changed and the challenges it faces. That’s something we’re currently working on. Honestly, Prince William has become more expensive.
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1 month ago | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres
After spring break, Fairfax County Public Schools will begin pilot testing a weapons detection system at its high schools, Superintendent Michelle Reid said in an email to parents Thursday. FCPS will deploy 15 Open Gate devices to a randomly selected high school or secondary school in the division. The devices are similar to metal detectors but are more sensitive, making them more likely to alert security to a possible weapon but less likely to cause false alarms, FCPS said.
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1 month ago | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres
New Taqueria to Take Place of Neighbors Sports Bar in Ashburn The owners of two other Mexican restaurants are bringing the fast-casual concept to Loudoun County.
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2 months ago | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres
4 NoVA Wines Win Top Scores in Virginia’s Governor’s Cup 50 West, Paradise Springs, Potomac Point, and Winery at La Grange are recognized while Barboursville Vineyards wins the top prize for 2025.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres
Plane With 64 on Board Crashes Into the Potomac; Reagan National Airport Closed An American Airlines regional jet collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday night, plunging into the Potomac River.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres
Tremolo’s Chef Gets a James Beard Award Semifinalist Nomination Jarad Slipp is a semifinalist in the Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic category.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres
At age 14, Sam* was struggling. She was getting into fights and acting out, all while living apart from her heartbroken mother. Then, Sam was falsely accused of assault by someone who should have been protecting her. In reality, the teen had been the victim of the alleged assault, but no one seemed to believe her, and she was placed in juvenile detention. Her mother was devastated — and determined to fight for Sam.
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Dec 16, 2024 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres
Nutcrackers, gingerbread houses, and sweet pink Christmas trees are nestled amid jewelry, stuffed animals, and cozy winter hats in Vienna’s new boutique gift shop, Cherry Lane. Sarah Randall opened her shop at 115 Church St. NW just in time for the holidays, following a year of preparation.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres
Al Kellert is the owner and winemaker at Gray Ghost Vineyards — but he’s also the artist behind the winery’s 27 detailed Christmas displays made of cork, depicting everything from Santa’s workshop to a huge cathedral. They’re all out for public viewing early this year for the holidays. The family-owned vineyard recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and the cork displays actually predate the vineyard. “The first one I made was in 1986,” Kellert says.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres
Each year, Beaujolais Nouveau day is celebrated on the third Thursday in November, as winemakers in France release a red wine made just a few weeks after harvest that same year. Now, Northern Virginia has its own version of the style with Chrysalis Vineyards’ Norton Nouveau 2024.
