Laurie McClellan

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Alexander Robey Shepherd: The Man Who Built the Nation’s Capital

The recently released biography is by Arlington author John Richardson.

Save the Salamanders!

The Long Branch and Gulf Branch nature centers need volunteers to help protect migrating amphibians this spring.

Neighborhood Watch: January/February 2017

Public art in Courthouse, a McLean author's movie deal and a guide to Arlington's African-American heritage.

Neighborhood Watch: November/December 2016

Falls Church's Santamobile, Arlington's favorite Christmas trees, a moving poetry contest and a cool, new play space for tots.

Historic Cemeteries to Visit in the DMV

These famous burying grounds in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. offer curious lore and a taste of the macabre.

Neighborhood Watch: September/October 2017

Student-grown cafeteria food, engineering for girls, and a new world record in McLean.

Unlocking the Mystery of Aplastic Anemia

Their daughter's illness was not only life-threatening, but rare. That was part of the problem.

Neighborhood Watch: July/August 2016

Race-car driving, simulated space flight and a high note for the Arlington Children's Chorus.
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Neighborhood Watch: May/June 2016

Get to know McLean's best playground, Arlington’s Star Wars connection and bird rescue efforts in Falls Church.

Neighborhood Watch: March/April 2016

Vintage guitars, synthetic turf sports fields, garden tools on loan, tales of a real-world ad man and more.

Home Sweet Tome

The 40-year love story behind Arlington's Bookhouse antique bookstore.

Neighborhood Watch: January/February 2016

Corporate cover band on the move, a local pastor hikes 500 miles, Vietnamese in Virginia schools and more