Day: February 14, 2021

Northern Virginia Community College

Education Editor
Nova Annandale

The Annandale Campus of Northern Virginia Community College offers a variety of academic programs, workforce development classes, events and campus facilities to more than 18,000 students each year. Located 14 miles south of Washington, D.C., the campus sits on 78 acres. The Annandale Campus is the largest NOVA campus site with 15 buildings. Here you’ll find many classroom buildings, a gymnasium, theater, greenhouse, police station, the Ernst Community Cultural Center, Workforce Development and a new Student Services Building. NOVA’s academic offerings are organized by five academic divisions. Languages, Arts, and…

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The Best Peking Duck in Fairfax County | Peking Gourmet Inn

Dining Editor
Peking Gourmet Inn

In 1978, Eddie Tsui wanted to open a restaurant specializing in a unique northern Chinese cuisine. After deciding on Peking Duck as the specialty, Peking Gourmet Inn was born. Realizing that store-bought ingredients were not adequate to generate the authentic taste he was seeking, he opted to go the route of growing his own jumbo spring onions, as well as formulating his own recipe for hoisin sauce and hand crafting each pancake. Today, the wonderful folks at Peking Gourmet Inn continue to uphold the methods and traditions set forth by…

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Tysons Galleria

Shopping Editor
Tysons Galleria

A renowned destination for upscale shopping in Washington, DC, Tysons Galleria boasts a distinctive collection of high-end retail shops that includes over 30 exclusive-to-market designers. Tysons Galleria offers some of the DC and Northern Virginia areas’ favorite restaurant and dining options, set alongside an extensive selection of fashion and beauty brands. We are conveniently located near the Capital Beltway and The Ritz-Carlton, in the renowned and convenient Tysons Corner. For complete information about Tysons Galleria, click this link to visit their website

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Great Falls National Park

Exploring Editor
Great Falls National Park

At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country.  Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation’s Capital. The Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. A ten minute video presentation on the history of Great Falls Park is…

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Estate Homes on 5 Acres | Creekside at Fox Chapel

Real Estate Editor
Creekside at Fox Chapel

Homes starting over $1 M on 5 Acre Homesites!! Convenient Location 7 minutes from Fairfax Corner! With home sites offering 5+ lush acres in Northern Virginia’s beautiful Fairfax County, Fox Chapel Estates provides home buyers the incredible opportunity to experience the grandiose and natural elegance of life surrounded by picturesque Virginia scenery. Located off Popes Head Road in Fairfax County, this breathtaking community featuring Integrity Homes’ award-winning architecture and exceptional designs is unlike any other piece of land in the commonwealth. It’s yours. This perfect Fairfax County, Virginia address offers…

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New Homes at Giles Overlook in Lorton

Real Estate Editor
Giles Overlook in Lorton

The new homes at Giles Overlook include all the designer finishes you desire! With Lennar’s Everything’s Included® package, you’ll get granite or quartz countertops, brand name appliances, and wide plank flooring at no extra cost to you! Plus, you’ll love the ease of working from home or homeschooling with The Connected Home by Lennar® offering the most desirable home automation technology brand devices, all of which are included in the price of your new home. The community features 52 homesites with a tot lot and trail. Giles Overlook is convenient…

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