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Sep 1, 2023 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Olivia Garrone
Make washing clothes your favorite chore with a fresh laundry room remodel. While you can’t magically change the task itself, you will be able to solve your peskiest laundry woes and craft a more functional space you’ll enjoy using. When Erin Myers, principal of Arlington-based Erin Myers Designs, remodeled a Spotsylvania laundry room, she found it lacked space, so she made more of it.
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Aug 25, 2023 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Olivia Garrone |Cyna Mirzai
The University of Virginia and Virginia Tech are two institutions close to the hearts of the many alumni, parents, students, or student hopefuls in our region. Northern Virginia Magazine takes a look at their history as both rivals and partners and shows you how they stack up. We asked two of our interns for an insider’s perspective on what their schools are really like. Here’s what they said.
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Aug 18, 2023 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Olivia Garrone
A lively outdoor square in the heart of Reston, Reston Town Center is a walkable mix of shopping, dining, and charm. Whisk your partner over for a date night or bring the whole family — there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The urban development has undergone changes in recent years but retains its vibrance with renovations and new additions. Pretty brick roads lead the way through the shopping center.
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Aug 15, 2023 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Olivia Garrone
By Olivia Garrone Timeless Craftsman style and an airy open floor plan converge in this Alexandria home. The Del Ray property at 317 E. Howell Ave. was built this year and includes an elevator and a detached guest house. The house has six bedrooms and five full bathrooms. The current listing price is $2,275,000.
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Aug 14, 2023 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Olivia Garrone
Dogs may be known as man’s best friend, but dogs deserve best friends of their own, too. NoVA is a great place for your dog to socialize with others and get some much-needed playtime. Check out the following steps to organize the doggy playdate of your pup’s dreams. When looking for a playmate for your pup, keep in mind play compatibility. Try to choose a dog that is similar in age and size to your own, suggests Be Chewy. That way neither dog gets overwhelmed.
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Aug 11, 2023 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Olivia Garrone
Ansa Cox has had plenty of magical moments thanks to growing up in the family business: Mom’s Apple Pie Company. “I could put on roller skates and roller skate through that whole building,” Cox says of her family’s first factory space in Herndon. “We were there for 20 years, so a lot of my youth was there.” But even a family business as idyllic as a pie shop isn’t always sugar sweet.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Olivia Garrone
By Olivia Garrone Food events galore grace the calendar the weekend of August 11–13, along with convention center–sized excitement and concerts. Check out these can’t-miss NoVA events. Friday, August 11, 11 a.m.–noon Are your kids curious about STEM? Join Kirsten Larson, former NASA employee-turned-children’s book author, at the Steven F.
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Aug 8, 2023 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Olivia Garrone
Pluck a classic clapboard-sided New England colonial from the Northeast, plant it in Alexandria, and you have 921 Vicar Ln. This spacious single-family home is a brilliant mix of utility and charm, with thoughtful details inside and out. The traditional exterior is accompanied by landscaping just as pretty, including hydrangeas, azaleas, crepe myrtles, and pines. The previous owners won the City of Alexandria Beautification Award in 2012.
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Aug 4, 2023 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Olivia Garrone
Nothing says summer quite like fresh fruit. And if you can’t get enough of these sweet and sour delicacies from your fridge, try spreading them throughout your home décor with these citrus-themed products. Appealing AmbianceFreshen up your home with the sweet, Amalfi Coast–inspired scent of lemon, orange bergamot, and fresh mint in this classic reed diffuser by Nest. $58 at Le Village Marché, 2800 S. Randolph St., Ste.
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Aug 4, 2023 | 
northernvirginiamag.com | Olivia Garrone
Looking to sit back and relax with a crisp pint of beer? While there are plenty of choices in Northern Virginia, one brewery is particularly loved. In this year’s NoVA Wars: Brewery Edition online poll, readers voted Lost Rhino Brewing Company in Ashburn the best out of 32 fierce competitors. “Two things I think stand out about the beer, and one is consistency and the other one is longevity,” says Stephanie Richards, events manager for Lost Rhino.
