Gizelle Gorkowski: Improving lives through real estate — one Northern Virginia home at a time
Some Realtors learn a market. Gizelle Gorkowski grew up in hers. A lifelong Northern Virginian, she closed her first residential transaction in 2001 and has spent the quarter-century since guiding families through every kind of market Fairfax County can throw at them — frenzied booms, cautious slowdowns, and everything in between. Today she leads Gizelle & Co., a Vienna-based team …
The Click of the Tiles: The Bamboo Room Brings Mahjong Home to Vienna
Climb the stairs above Sushi Yoshi on Church Street and you’ll hear it before you see it: the bright, unmistakable click-clack of tiles being shuffled across a table, followed by a burst of laughter. Welcome to The Bamboo Room, Vienna’s new home for mahjong, and the passion project of local resident Jennifer Groves. Groves had been teaching mahjong locally for …
Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend October 9 – October 11
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! The Addams Familyby McLean Community Players Friday, October 97:30pm Saturday, October 102:00pm & 7:30pm Sunday, October 112:00pm & 7:30pm The Alden Theatre1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101 $25/$20/$18 They’re creepy, they’re kooky- and they’re perfect for the whole family. The …
Bright MLS Weekly Market Report
Week Ending October 4, 2026 Washington, D.C. Metro Summary About Bright MLS Bright is proud to be the source of truth for comprehensive real estate data in the Mid-Atlantic, with market intelligence currently covering six states (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia) and the District of Columbia. Bright MLS’s innovative tool library—both created and curated—provides services and award-winning support …
Where Shakespeare Meets STEAM: Inside Westminster School’s Classical Adventure
A Mission Rooted in the Classical Tradition At the core of Westminster’s identity is a clear, time-tested philosophy. The school’s stated goals for every child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit, and joy in the possibilities of life. The program pairs a traditional curriculum and high academic standards with a culture …
Halloween at the Boo-ro Is Back for a Third Year of Tricks and Treats!
The Boro welcomes families for trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, magic shows and more on Saturday, October 24 The Boro, Tysons’ premier destination for luxury urban living, is welcoming little ghosts and grown-up ghouls to Boro Park for the third annual Halloween at the Boo-ro. Spooky tunes, hands-on activities and plenty of treats will keep the Halloween spirit going all afternoon. Come …
Heather Devoto: McLean’s Mortgage Guide With More Than Two Decades of Local Know-How
In a market as competitive as Northern Virginia, the right lender can decide whether an offer wins or loses. For thousands of families across McLean, Arlington, and the greater DC region, that lender has been Heather Devoto, Vice President and Branch Manager of First Home Mortgage’s McLean office. From her base at 1355 Beverly Road, Suite 215, just steps from …
Spooktacular Halloween Fun 2026
It’s no trick — our list of spooky fun festivities is a real treat! Whether you’re looking for not so scary kid-friendly activities, outings for adults, or something for the whole family, we’re sure you’ll find ways to scare up some spooktacular Halloween fun here. Saturday, October 17 Halloween on the Green 10:30am – 12:30pm Vienna Town GreenVienna, VA Join …
Fireworks, Footlights and Friday Nights
Why the McLean Community Center Is a True Local Legend Some institutions serve a community. A rare few help define one. For more than 50 years, the McLean Community Center (MCC) has been where McLean gathers to learn, perform, celebrate and connect. If you’ve caught a show at the Alden Theatre, sent a teenager to the Old Firehouse, or watched …
Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend October 2 – October 4
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Fall Festival 2026 Friday, October 26:00pm – 10:00pm The Winery at Bull Run15950 Lee HighwayCentreville, VA 20121 We’re welcoming Fall with the sounds of the On Tap Band, fire pits, food trucks, and specialty fall drinks like mulled wine and …
