November – December 2018

Being a Tattoo Artist

Ink is Gilda Acosta's preferred medium. The Corcoran grad co-owns Lady Octopus Tattoos in Clarendon.

Get Away: The Blackburn Inn

This Shenandoah Valley gem resurrects a historic, Jeffersonian-style building—with some modern twists.

These Holiday Main Dishes Are Showstoppers

When you're feeding a crowd and you want to splurge on something special...

What Arlington Is Reading Right Now

Put these bestsellers on your holiday wish list.

The 30-Year Santa

People want "a moment," says Mike Graham, who has played the part at Tysons Corner Center for three decades.

Get Away: The Mondrian Park Avenue

The Manhattan hotel near Madison Square Garden has the feel of a swanky apartment building.
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The Legend of the Falls Church Hangman’s Tree

Local lore has stretched the truth a bit about what happened on West Broad Street during the Civil War. Here's the real story.

Get Away: Winter WonderFEST

The Delaware holiday festival includes a Christmas Village, a lights display and more.

Where to Shop at Ballston Quarter

The first few retailers are opening this month. Here's what's in store.

Trade Schools and Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback

Why some students are rethinking the conventional college path and the value of hands-on experience.

Christmas in Williamsburg

If Santa, trains and twinkling lights are your jam, Colonial Williamsburg is a wonderland this time of year.

Be Your Own Boss

Tired of the old 9-to-5? These entrepreneurs have traded traditional office jobs for a different way of life.
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Will Green Valley Pharmacy Make a Comeback?

The family of founder Leonard "Doc" Muse hopes so.

7 Questions with John Vihstadt and Matt de Ferranti

The incumbent Arlington County Board member and Democratic challenger will face off on Nov. 6.

10 Arlington Power Players

What do they have in common? They're all Leadership Arlington graduates.

Social Restaurant Group’s Latest Moves in Arlington

SRG launches food truck Rebel Taco and The Lot, a pop-up beer garden.

Retired Arlington Schoolteacher Makes Major Gift

The surprise donation has allowed the Arlington Free Clinic to expand its dental care services.

This is Inclusion

When all students are engaged, beautiful things can happen.
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Restaurant Review: Istanbul Grill

The Bluemont newcomer scores points for flavor.

Arlingtonians Divided Over Renaming Washington-Lee

The name of the county's largest high school means different things to different people.

August’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Among the hot properties: A home in Arlington's Gulf Branch neighborhood that sold for $3.13 million.