July/August 2024 Issue - Arlington Magazine

Shop Local: Metal & Stone Creations

Sustainable, nature-inspired pieces by Falls Church artist Lisette Bez honor the jewelry-making traditions of Ecuador's Andean highlands.

The Arlington County Fair Returns!

A time-honored summer tradition, the county fair brings carnival rides, agricultural competitions, a crafts expo, live entertainment and a pie-eating contest to the Thomas Jefferson Community Center.

Shop Local: We Love Sabrina Cabada

The Falls Church artist and D.C. gallery owner is known for her portraits of bold, audacious women. 🖌️

Get Away: Tracks and Yaks Rail Bike Tours

Chat it up as you pedal alongside the Great Allegheny Passage on a tandem...

Great Spaces: How to Make a Retaining Wall Barely Noticeable

A lush landscape design by Scott Brinitzer tricks the eye in Country Club Hills.

Weird History: A Plane Crash at Bishop O’Connell

Remembering the day a pilot ran out of fuel and narrowly averted disaster in an Arlington schoolyard. 🛩️

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Get Away: Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn

This breezy boardwalk beach property isn't your average chain hotel. It feels like a coastal inn.

De-Stress in These Low-Key New Jersey Beach Towns

The 7-mile barrier island anchored by Avalon and Stone Harbor is a paradise for birding, pampering, lounging and sticking your toes in the sand. 🏖️

April’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Recent sales included a Lyon Park bungalow that sold for $2.75 million and a McLean residence that commanded $5 million.

Extraordinary Teen Awards 2024

There are many ways to be extraordinary. These Northern Virginia students paint a multifaceted portrait of resilience and brilliance.

7 Things to Eat and Drink at Upside on Moore

Our dining critic went on a tasting tour of Rosslyn's new food hall. Here are a few of his faves.

Get Away: Sun Outdoors Chincoteague Bay

Outdoor lovers, rejoice! This bayside vacation spot offers fancy tents, waterfront cottages, RV sites and all kinds of summer fun.

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What We’re Learning About Menopause

Women are fired up and tired of suffering. A new medical specialty is emerging.

Sheriff Jose Quiroz Has a Few Thoughts About Jail Time

Arlington's first Latino sheriff grew up here and served in the Marine Corps. His corrections philosophy centers on accountability, structure and skill building.

Get Away: White Swan Tavern in Chestertown, Maryland

This Eastern Shore bed-and-breakfast is a short walk to the town’s waterfront, restaurants, shops, galleries and Washington College.

Who Invited You, Parkinson’s?

I thought our empty-nester years would bring carefree fun and travel. An unwelcome diagnosis prompted me to rewrite my next chapter.

Restaurant Review: Padaek

Chef Seng Luangrath takes her Lao food movement to soaring heights in Arlington Ridge.

Rediscovering the Anacostia River

Once too polluted for recreation, this D.C. waterway is making a dramatic comeback. Here are some fun ways to get out on the water.

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