From Spy to Scribe: Fairfax Station Author Discusses New Espionage Book
Ilana Berry was fresh out of college and living abroad in Prague in 1998 when she realized that everyone she knew was working on a novel. “I tried my hand at it, but at 22 years old, I didn’t have...
View ArticleUVA and Virginia Tech: How the Rivals are Stronger Together
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...
View ArticleExplore Underground Wonders in the Shenandoah Valley’s Caverns
Fall is the ideal time to visit the mountains and valley to our west. In our September 2023 issue, we reveal where to go for great hikes and how to see the area by plane or by car. Plus, we’ve found...
View ArticleGo Treasure Hunting at These Antique Shops in Shenandoah
Fall is the ideal time to visit the mountains and valley to our west. In our September 2023 issue, we reveal where to go for great hikes and how to see the area by plane or by car. Plus, we’ve found...
View ArticleBringing Science to Life: Jessica Geddes, Finalist for Our Teacher of the...
Jessica Geddes wants her seventh grade students at Alexandria’s Patrick Henry K-8 School to know that science doesn’t have to be scary. “We are all natural problem solvers. If you want to do...
View ArticleLifelong Learner: Daniel Miller, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards
The last thing I ever want a student to tell me is that they are done,” says Fairfax High School English teacher Daniel Miller. “Sometimes, when a student gets an A, they think they are done with...
View ArticleJennifer McCall Named Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2023 Teacher of the Year
Getting through high school can be difficult for some kids, but going through life without a high school diploma is much harder,” says Jennifer McCall, recipient of the Northern Virginia Magazine 2023...
View ArticleA Magical Farm in Middleburg Cares for Icelandic Horses
Antje Freygang says she’s been in love with Icelandic horses since she first locked eyes with one in 1992. From that day forward, the owner of Montaire Icelandic Horses, a 125-acre farm in Middleburg,...
View ArticleAt George Mason University, President Gregory Washington Is Building the Future
When Gregory Washington accepted the offer to become the eighth president of George Mason University in February 2020, he immediately started doing what he knows best: building. Washington is a...
View ArticleWhere to Stop on the Way to Disney World
Disney World might be the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” but the on-the-ground reality is that the drive along Interstate 95 from Northern Virginia to Orlando stretches 860 miles and takes about 13...
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