Local news feed from Northern Virginia Magazine (northernvirginiamag.com) for Northern Virginia including Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and surrounding counties in Virginia. The latest local and breaking news.

Large, Invasive Joro Spiders Have Arrived in Virginia
June 19, 2026, 8:02 pm |
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These spiders look scary, but there's no need to panic if you see one.
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NoVA Daily: These New Laws Take Effect July 1, Stay Cool at 9 New Ice Cream Shops
June 19, 2026, 4:36 pm |
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Plus, construction starts at the VRE's Alexandria station.
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Virginians Encouraged to Conserve Water During Historic Drought
June 19, 2026, 3:48 pm |
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Lack of precipitation has resulted in Virginia recording its driest period since 1941.
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A Virginia Zoo’s Missing Baby Giraffes Have Been Located
June 19, 2026, 3:29 pm |
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The animals are now safely residing at an animal care center in Georgia.
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9 New Ice Cream Shops in Northern Virginia
June 19, 2026, 3:08 pm |
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You'll be able to find over-the-top sundaes, flavors of the day, and handcrafted sweets at these NoVA ice cream shops.
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These New Virginia Laws Go Into Effect July 1, 2026
June 19, 2026, 12:23 pm |
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From employment laws to assault weapon-related bans, here's what's changing in Virginia.
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Best of NoVA 2026: Say ‘Cheers’ with the Best Drinks Around the Region
June 19, 2026, 11:30 am |
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Head to these great breweries, bars, cafés, and more in Northern Virginia.
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Expect Delicious Things at Upperville’s Reimagined Hunter’s Head
June 19, 2026, 11:00 am |
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The newly reopened restaurant offers elevated British pub fare like hearty Sunday roasts.
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Lego Thieves Arrested for Stealing Valuable Minifigures
June 18, 2026, 4:02 pm |
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The three suspects stole and resold $36,000 worth of merchandise.
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Inside a NoVA Artist’s Journey from Ballet to Bespoke Cake Design and Beyond
June 18, 2026, 2:27 pm |
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Maggie Austin's career has taken her to the stage, kitchen, and workshop.
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About Northern Virginia Magazine:
Northern Virginia Magazine, established in 2006, serves as a monthly publication catering to the Northern Virginia region and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Its content revolves around dining, shopping, travel, and entertainment within Northern Virginia. The magazine is renowned for its “best of” compilations, such as the annual Best of NoVA list.
In terms of editorial structure, the magazine is organized into seven distinct departments, as of July 2021: NoVA Now, Datebook, The Good Life, Features, Home & Design, Taste, and Last Look.
At the forefront of the magazine, NoVA Now delivers Northern Virginia news, Datebook offers insights into upcoming events, and The Good Life focuses on shopping and wellness practices. Moving towards the center of the publication, the Features section covers an array of subjects, including prominent figures in Northern Virginia, political matters, in-depth analysis of regional news, travel plans, and various “Best of” enumerations. In the latter portion of the magazine, Home & Design presents interior decoration advice and expert interviews.
Additionally, the magazine offers daily online editorial content via its website, spanning topics such as culture, food, style, home, family, health, and recreational activities.
In terms of circulation, Northern Virginia Magazine reaches an audience of 150,000 readers each month through its 12 yearly editions. The magazine has been honored with 14 awards from the Virginia Press Association.
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