Tamara Lytle

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Why We Should All Be Worried About Arlington’s Empty Office Buildings

Arlington has a lot of vacant office space. It’s not just a problem for the commercial sector.

Why Is Private School Enrollment on the Rise?

Northern Virginia is known for its excellent public schools, but private school interest is ticking up. For some, Covid was a tipping point.

The Once and Future Crystal City

Amazon's gleaming HQ2 is taking shape in the area now known as National Landing. Here's what's coming—and what has neighbors worried.

How to Survive the College Admissions Process

Record applications, test-optional policies and competitive parenting have created a recipe for madness. Here's a sanity check for students and parents.

Amazon Is Fueling A Higher-Education Boom

University campuses are proliferating in Northern Virginia to meet demand for tech talent.

Visionary Thinking

Jennifer Bethel has been legally blind since birth. It didn't stop her from becoming an award-winning graphic designer.

Is Arlington Ready for the Next Flood?

In 2019, a sudden squall left scores of local homes and businesses under water, causing millions in damages. Are we prepared for another one?

The Death Toll From Mass Shootings Continues to Rise. These Local Moms Have Had Enough.

For some members of the Arlington chapter of Moms Demand Action, it's personal.
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Arlington’s Affordable Housing Crisis

The county's supply of affordable homes has plummeted by the thousands over the last decade. Now here comes Amazon.

You Want to Build it Where?

The community needs it. The neighbors have concerns. When it comes to the “Arlington Way,” who has the right of way?

How to Save a Life

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens. Here's what you can do.

A Preemptive Strike Against Breast Cancer

Why more women are proactively choosing to have a double mastectomy.