Old Town Alexandria Is Getting a New Specialty Coffee Shop

Old Town Alexandria’s King Street is about to welcome a new destination for coffee lovers.

According to Alexandria Living Magazine, Mudhouse Coffee Roasters is preparing to open its first Alexandria café at 1119 King Street, with a public opening expected on July 30 or July 31, 2026.

The Charlottesville-born specialty coffee company has grown from a small coffee cart into an award-winning Virginia roaster with locations across Virginia and South Carolina. Its arrival in Alexandria will bring locally roasted coffee, a thoughtfully designed gathering space and a unique connection to the farms where some of its beans are grown.

A Virginia Coffee Company With Global Roots

Mudhouse…

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Sam Altman-Backed Delivery Robots Are Headed to D.C.

Washington, D.C. is about to get a firsthand look at the future of food delivery—and it may arrive on four wheels carrying your lunch.

According to the Washington Business Journal, Coco Robotics, an autonomous delivery company backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, plans to launch its robot food-delivery service in Washington, D.C. later this summer.

The initial rollout is expected to begin in Logan Circle, where a fleet of approximately 25 robots will deliver food and small retail orders to customers. Coco Robotics is working with restaurants, retailers and major delivery platforms, including Uber Eats and DoorDash.

If the Logan Circle launch is successful, the company reportedly plans to expand…

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Everything New & Coming Soon to Northern Virginia

Do you know about all the major projects reshaping Northern Virginia? I'm Chris Colgan, a top-producing Realtor with the Chris Colgan Team at Real Broker, and your guide to navigating the rapidly growing Northern Virginia & DMV housing market.

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New Northern Virginia Developments at a Glance

  • $12 Billion Boom: Northern Virginia is experiencing massive, simultaneous growth across tech, healthcare, and infrastructure.
  • Tysons Corner (The Boro Phase 2): Expanding with 540 residential units, a new urban park, and more retail to solidify its walkable, urban feel.
  • INOVA…

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New Virginia Real Estate Laws That You Should Know

Wondering how the new 2026 laws affect your Northern Virginia real estate plans? I'm Chris Colgan, a top-producing Realtor with the Chris Colgan Team at Real Broker, and your guide to navigating the changing Northern Virginia & DMV housing market.

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New Northern Virginia Laws at a Glance

  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): SB531 makes backyard cottages and in-law suites allowed by right statewide starting July 2027.
  • Less Parking Near Metro: HB888 caps parking minimums within half a mile of a metro station to about half a space per unit for multifamily housing.
  • Meals…

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Thinking about moving to Northern Virginia? You’ve probably seen the headlines: the median home price hit $750,000 in August 2025. But let me tell you something, that sticker price is only the beginning.

I have helped families move to Northern Virginia for over 20 years, and I’m seeing a massive shift. The real story isn't just the mortgage; it’s the "invisible" monthly costs that make families question their move here. From skyrocketing property taxes to $400 monthly electric bills and new express lane tolls, the cost of living in Northern Virginia has changed dramatically.

In this breakdown, I’m showing you the real numbers for 2026 so you can decide if this region is truly affordable for you. See the chart below for a quick cost of living…

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SUMMARY: The best ways to commute from Prince William County to Washington, D.C. in 2026 are not the same for every address, office, or budget. Commuters here have six real options: the VRE Manassas Line, VRE Fredericksburg Line, OmniRide Express buses, OmniRide Metro Express, the I-66 and I-95 Express Lanes, and slugging — the region's free casual carpool system. The decision comes down to which side of the county you live on, where your office actually is, and whether you can form an HOV-3 carpool. The short verdict: VRE wins for downtown D.C. desk jobs near Union Station or L'Enfant, OmniRide wins for the Pentagon and Tysons, slugging is the cheapest commute in America if you live near Woodbridge, and paying solo tolls on I-66 every day is the…

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McLean has held a spot in the top 10 wealthiest suburbs in the United States for at least 10 consecutive years, according to new data from GOBankingRates. Here's what the numbers say — and what they mean for the Northern Virginia real estate market.


A new study from GOBankingRates ranks McLean, Virginia as the 9th wealthiest suburb in the United States in 2026, with an average household income of $379,689 and an average home value of $1,701,866. Ten years ago, McLean ranked 6th on the same list — with an average household income of $265,588 and an average home value of $1,114,889.

Those numbers tell a story that Northern Virginia real estate professionals have been living for years: McLean is not a flash in the pan. It is one of the most durably…

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Buc-ee's is officially one step closer to opening its highly anticipated Stafford County location.

According to Business Journals, the Texas-based travel center chain has finalized the purchase of more than 35 acres along Interstate 95 near Exit 140 in Stafford County for $14.8 million, marking a major milestone for what will become the closest Buc-ee's to the Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia region.

The purchase confirms that the project is moving from the planning phase toward development, even though the company has not yet announced a groundbreaking or opening date.

What We Know So Far

The future Buc-ee's will sit just west of I-95 near Embrey Mill Town Center, immediately north of Courthouse…

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By Chris Colgan · Real Nova Network

The Fourth of July is always a big deal in Northern Virginia, but 2026 is especially meaningful because America is celebrating its 250th birthday.

From small-town parades to massive fireworks shows, here are seven of the best places to celebrate Independence Day across Northern Virginia.

1. Fairfax City Independence Day Celebration

Fairfax City hosts one of the best all-day Fourth of July celebrations in Northern Virginia.

The day begins with a large parade through downtown Fairfax and ends with live music, food vendors, family activities, and fireworks at Fairfax High School.

Where: Downtown Fairfax & Fairfax High School
When: Parade at 10 AM; evening event starts at 6:30 PM
Fireworks: Around…

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According to Forbes, one of the biggest names in golf course design is coming back to Virginia.

Tiger Woods and his design firm, TGR Design, have been selected to create a brand-new private championship golf course at Tributer Resort on Lake Anna, marking another major milestone for one of the state's fastest-growing luxury golf communities.

The announcement, first reported by Forbes contributor Erik Matuszewski, is part of a long-term vision to transform Tributer Resort into one of the premier golf and lifestyle destinations on the East Coast.

A Second Championship Course Is Coming to Lake Anna

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The new member-only course is expected to begin construction by 2028 and will become the second 18-hole…

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