July-August 2017

Most Expensive Home Sales: April 2017

The top-sellers included a McLean home that went for $4.5 million.

The Story of Arlington’s ‘Peanut Butter Grandma’

Ruth Desmond was a homemaker and a pioneering consumer advocate.

Gift Alert: HBFiori Flowers

Floral designer Hermon Black makes things prettier.

A Plastic Surgeon’s Medical Mission

Khalique Zahir’s medical training has taken him to many a forgotten place.

Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors

A new anthology of women's essays includes stories by local authors Kim O'Connell and Sandra Hull.

Refresh Your Living Room

Follow these tips from Mintwood Home.
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Great Spaces: Patio Paradise

A landscape designer's green thumb brings paradise to the suburbs.

Get Away: Chincoteague’s Marina Bay Hotel & Suites

The sleepy island town has a new boutique hotel.

Park Protectors

Meet Arlington's 2017 Outstanding Park Volunteers.

Vacation Homes: River and Coast

When these locals need an escape, they head to points south.

Taking Sangria Up a Notch

Pamplona offers creative variations on the Spanish wine-based punch.

Try These Waxing Studios

Tidy up for summer with a visit to one of these beauty experts.
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Firefighting Is For Girls

Most girls don't dream of becoming firefighters when they grow up. Clare Burley wants to change that.

Get Away: Anchored Inn at Hidden Harbour Marina

Need a break from city life? Head to this sleepy waterfront spot.

How Much Would You Spend on Your Pet?

From airline tickets to organ transplants, local vets and rescue groups have seen it all.

Watch Impressionist Painters in Action

You can see their landscapes unfold before your very eyes during the annual Plein Air Easton festival in Easton, Maryland.

Get Away: Philly’s New American History Museum

The Museum of the American Revolution will take you back to 1776.

Ellen McCarthy, Iron Lady

Two years ago she'd never done a triathlon. Now she's headed for her third Ironman competition.
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Extraordinary Teen Awards 2017

This years winners are pouring their talents into humanitarian work, the arts, environmental protection, social justice and dreams of Olympic gold.

Guide to Local Pet Businesses

Looking for a vet, trainer, groomer, sitter or adoption agency? Look no further than these pet-centered enterprises and nonprofits serving Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.

The Dairy Godmother Will Go On

Founder Liz Davis reflects on 17 years in the frozen custard business and the next chapter for her beloved Del Ray shop.

Restaurant Review: TenPenh Tysons

TenPenh has staged a comeback in Tysons Corner. But it isn't quite the same as the original in D.C.

Arlington’s War Over Green Space

The county needs more schools, housing, athletic fields and parks. And all of these interests are vying for the same territory in an area where available land is scarce.

The Things She Salvaged

Other grandmas baked and knitted. Mine went to the junkyard.
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What’s in Your Beach Bag?

Top-selling books at the Barnes & Noble in Clarendon as of May 2, compared with Barnes & Noble stores nationwide and online at www.bn.com