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There's something magical about driving down Beulah Street in early November and seeing over 100 jack-o-lanterns glowing against the night sky. It's not a big corporate display or a ticketed attraction—it's just neighbors, families, and pumpkin enthusiasts coming together to keep the Halloween spirit alive a little longer. And honestly? It's one of those small-town traditions that remind you why you love Northern Virginia.

This weekend, Nalls Produce & Garden Center in Franconia hosts its annual Pumpkin IllumiNIGHT, and I love how this event captures everything special about fall in NoVA. For years, this family-owned garden center has invited the community to carve pumpkins and add them to a stunning drive-by display that lights up the street after…

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If you had to guess which Northern Virginia city was most impacted by recent federal downsizing, where would your mind go? Most people would bet on Arlington, the long-standing hub of government operations.

But you’d be wrong.

According to a revealing report from the Brookings Institute, it's actually Alexandria, Virginia, that has been hit the hardest. At first glance, the headlines might seem alarming. But as we often say in real estate, the numbers behind the numbers tell the real story. And the story in Alexandria is one of incredible resilience.

Let's break down what's really happening.

The Alarming Numbers (On the Surface)


The data shows a clear shift. With over 13,000 federal workers living in the city, the downsizing has had a…

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