Amy Sinatra Ayres

2 days ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres

Throughout Northern Virginia, decadent baked goods, juicy burgers and steaks, and restaurants with fantastic views await. For even more reader favorites, check out our full list of 2025 Best of NoVA winners. Stop in to this colorful shop to get a variety of bagels and schmears, generously sized sandwiches, and (in some locations) freshly roasted coffee.

1 week ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres

Taste Norton Wines from 12 Virginia Wineries The Norton Showcase at Piedmont Meadows kicks off the second annual Norton Wine Tour By Amy Ayres May 30, 2025 at 9:45 am Share At least a dozen wineries will take part in the family-friendly event that kicks off the second annual Norton Wine Tour, including Piedmont Meadows, Chrysalis Vineyards, Rappahannock Cellars, Little River Vineyard, Casanel Vineyards & Winery, Chateau MerrillAnne, DuCard Vineyards, Nokesville Winery, Barrel Oak Winery &...

1 week ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Amy Sinatra Ayres

A Day in the Life of FOX5DC’s Angie Goff The longtime DC-area news anchor appears on the cover of our June Best of NoVA issue — and shares her favorite spots around Northern Virginia.

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.

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.