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The Recycled Vacation Home

Hans Bauman's cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains is built almost entirely of salvaged materials.

Get Away: Fall Escapes 2016

Check out Charlottesville's Graduate Hotel, D.C.'s Watergate Hotel makeover and Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore.

Where Arlington Seniors Applied and Were Accepted to College

A look at the most popular schools for the Class of 2016.

Botanologica and Society Hill Now Open in Falls Church

The former Stifel & Capra tenants have launched their own shop on West Broad Street.

Water & Wall Welcomes New Chef

John Leavitt previously cooked at Provision No. 14 in D.C.

Little Viet Garden Resurrected at Eden Center

The owners of the original Clarendon restaurant are giving it a second run.

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Munchery Delivers in Arlington and McLean

No time to cook? This meal delivery service brings chef-designed meals to your doorstep.

Is My Child Gifted?

The struggle to identify and serve advanced students in the age of competitive parenting.

Pupatella Makes Frozen Pizza for Take Home?

Yes indeed. And here's where to find it in Arlington.

Great Teachers

What's the secret to making school fun? These educators have it figured out.

Great Spaces: A Study in Blue

How the cornerstone of an old house set the tone for a cool, new kitchen.

Why Chris Cillizza Doesn’t Read the Comments

Baseball and politics aren't so different, says the Falls Church resident and veteran political journalist.

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How to Raise a Reader

Want your kids to become avid readers? Here's how to share the love.

Restaurant Review: Requin

Chef Jennifer Carroll's French-Mediterranean dishes shine in the Mosaic District.

A Beauty Queen at 52

Marta Bota entered her first beauty pageant when most folks are getting their AARP cards. Now she's heading to the national stage.

Galleria Florist Goes Rustic

New owner Alisa Rabinovich brings a romantic edge to the Falls Church flower shop.

Neighborhood Watch: September/October 2017

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

Take-Home Dining Options That Take It Up a Notch

Time to think outside the pizza box. These prepared foods are good to go.

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Urban Farmhouse Opens in Bluemont

The Arlington boutique is downstairs from Covet.

Preppy Elephant Apparel Aims for Happy, Traditional Designs

Designer and owner Lynette Olifer launched the label in 2015.

Most Expensive Home Sales: April 2016

The priciest property sold for $4.15 million.

Lebanese Taverna Offers Fast-Casual

Co-owner Grace Abi-Najm Shea on the empire her parents built and a new format for the restaurant's quick service cafes.

How to Cook Corn Chowder Like Requin’s Jennifer Carroll

The Mosaic District chef shares her summer recipe.

What’s the Deal With Those New Deal Murals in the Clarendon Post Office?

The seven oil paintings are considered Arlington’s first works of public art.

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Spinning with DJ Neekola

Once she was a hacker for the U.S. government. Now she's one of the D.C. area's hottest deejays.

Behind the Scenes with Printmaker Westen Muntain

The artist runs the printmaking and ceramics workshop at Arlington's Lee Arts Center.

Afternoon Tea for Tots

The Ritz-Carlton’s Petite Socialite Afternoon Tea delights guests ages 4 to 15 in Pentagon City.

Urban Farming Grows in Arlington

Local growers and garden experts are cultivating this DIY trend in Northern Virginia.

Travel Diversions for Kids

Be prepared with these pocket-sized games and essentials, available in NoVa shops.

Unlocking the Mystery of Aplastic Anemia

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

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Neighborhood Watch: July/August 2016

Race-car driving, simulated space flight and a high note for the Arlington Children's Chorus.

Livin’ The Pie Life Finds Sweet Success

The pie shop on North Glebe Road started as a farmers market stall.

Homeless in Arlington

What Marymount University President Matt Shank learned after spending one cold winter night on the street.

Get Away: Virginia Breweries and New Jersey Beaches

Head to Loudoun County for craft brews or to Jersey’s sleepier shore towns.

What Arlington is Reading

Put these best-selling fiction and nonfiction titles on your list.

Restaurant Review: Yona

Chef Jonah Kim’s cooking excites the senses at this Ballston eatery.

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Explore Colonial History in St. Mary’s County, Maryland

What to see and do in Leonardtown, St. Mary's City and St. Clement's Island.

Great Spaces: A Staycation Spot

Arlington County Board Member John Vihstadt's landscaped backyard is one of his favorite places to be.

10 Fun Outings In and Around Arlington

You'll find curious history, eye-opening exhibits and more in these local attractions.

How I Became a Ball Girl for the Washington Nationals

Arlington's Katie Sterling has one of the best seats at Nats Park. But she's had to work for it.

Extraordinary Teen Awards 2016

Our third annual teen competition honors outstanding high school students in Arlington, Falls Church and McLean

Gulf Branch Nature Center’s Star-Studded Past

Once it was a private retreat for the rich and famous. Then it went wild.

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Leaving a Six-Figure Job Helped Me Find My Happy Place

Stuck in a job you hate? Sometimes it take a colonoscopy and a crisis to start over.

What Arlington is Reading

What Arlington-area readers are picking up this month.

Nicecream Factory Whips Up Frozen Treats in a Flash

The process results in an extra-smooth ice cream.

Most Expensive Home Sales: February 2014

A Ballantrae Farms estate sold for $7.15 million.

Pink Palm brings Lilly Pulitzer to Clarendon

The chain includes four Virginia locations.

Getting to Know Don Rockwell

His website is a food industry favorite. But to most, Don Rockwell is still a mystery.

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Great Spaces: Not Your Average Wine Cellar

The Falls Church basement has storage for 230 wine bottles.

Find Your Scent at Arielle Shoshana

Find your new scent, whether it’s citrus, spicy, sweet or fresh, at this Mosaic District fragrance boutique.

Scenes From an Italian Restaurant

Former Capri Restaurant owner Nicky DeChiara is a Washington restaurant legend with stories to match.

Wearing It Old School

Arlington’s Amalgamated Costume & Design Studio is a vintage shopper’s paradise.

Restaurants That Innovate

Looking for a side order of creativity the next time you dine out? Find out what's cooking at Northside Social, Water & Wall, Yona and other local eateries.

Giftable Artisan Jewelry

Ballston’s Uyen Tang’s online style boutique has something for everyone.

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Nailed It

Coatroom brings affordable nail salon services to Ballston.

The Lobbyist and the Rock Club

Doug Davenport doesn't play golf. His passion is an underground tribute to all things metal.

5 Rose Wine and Cheese Pairings for Spring

Toast the weekend with these rosé wine-and-cheese pairings.

Arlington’s Empty Office Problem

Why 8 million square feet of vacant commercial real estate is bad news for county residents—and how local officials hope to fill it.

Get Away: Spring Escapes 2016

Relax at a Virginia resort or a Philadelphia rooftop bar.

Wining and Dining in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley

Savor the scenery (and some stellar cooking) at these bucolic restaurants and inns.

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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.

The Talent Behind the Chefs

Chefs get the all the credit, but a stellar dining experience is the work of many hands. Meet some of the supporting players at Bayou Bakery, Palette 22, Rus Uz and more.

Basketball Diaries

Former Georgetown coach Craig Esherick on college hoops, Olympic scouting, TV banter and pivoting to the classroom.

A Year of Loss

Mourning the child you never knew is a singular kind of grief. But the sisterhood of those who've felt that pain is broader than I realized.

Great Spaces: Lounging in Luxury

A master bedroom transforms into a cozy retreat.

Good Libations in Nelson County

Locavores will find fine wine, craft beer and tasty spirits under the micro-appellation "Nelson 151" near Charlottesville.

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Cycling Gear With an Edge

Falls Church resident Jon Burns hits big with WTFKits, a line of custom jerseys, water bottles and more.

Party Animals

Birthday parties for Fido are turning into big business.

The Sound of Music

Falls Church organist Julie Huang Tucker is a force of nature.

What Arlington is Reading

What Arlington-area readers are picking up this month.

Amazing Additions

Three local residences go from modest to magnificent.

Furniture Rescue

The Front Porch Furniture Rescue gives worn pieces new life in Falls Church.

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Real Estate Prices by Neighborhood – 2015

Home sales trends in more than 300 neighborhoods in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church over the past five years.

DIY This Pepita Cantina Cocktail

The Irish Fizz arrives just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

10 Neighborhoods We Love

Whether it's walkability, exclusivity or character you seek, each of these neighborhoods offers something special.

Operation Swag

Spa Swag for Warriors sends love, beauty products to female service members overseas.

Where to Buy Outdoor Gear on Consignment

Second Ascent lands in Lyon Park, offering jackets, boots, packs and more.

Get Away: Spring 2016

Plan a spring thaw with a weekend trip to one of these Mid-Atlantic destinations.

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Where Chefs Order Takeout

Need a little variety in your carryout routine? Here’s where area chefs go to satisfy their cravings when they’re off duty.

Neighborhood Watch: March/April 2016

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

Up in Arms

Many local residents bristle at the thought of a gun store in their neighborhood. But Arlington is already home to more guns than some may realize.

The Secret to Texas Jack’s Juicy Brisket

It takes two days' work to make this low-and-slow brisket right.

Igloos in Falls Church

Architect Wallace Neff's experimental postwar "bubble houses" weren't built to last.

Ignore the Tic, Don’t Ignore Me

Trevor Harris has Tourette Syndrome. He's also just a regular Arlington seventh-grader.

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Restaurant Review: SER

Superb Spanish cooking, impeccable service and personal touches spell success in Ballston.

Home Sweet Tome

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

From Kiln to Table

Arlington ceramicist Amber Kendrick designs in-demand tableware

Plane Spotting

The 14th Street Bridge was a popular spot for plane-watching in the 1920s (even if it wasn't always safe).

Go for the Doughnuts, Stay for the Chicken

The wings at Astro Doughnuts in Falls Church are double-fried perfection.

Great Spaces: Family Room Redux

New lighting and wall treatments make a soaring ceiling feel cozy

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What Arlington is Reading

Top-selling books at the Barnes & Noble in Clarendon, compared with Barnes & Noble stores nationwide.

Cooking With Garam Masala

Tips and tricks for cooking with the Indian spice staple garam masala

A New Roost for Blue Egg Brown Nest

Arlington design service finds new home at Lucketts

Neighborhood Watch: January/February 2016

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

Elizabeth Scarborough & Cleve Johnson

Married August 20, 2015 in Montana

Jacintha Henry & Kevin Carson

Married May 16, 2015, in Haymarket

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Philly Me Up: A Philadelphia Food Tour

The City of Brotherly Love is on fire with destination-worthy restaurants and bars.

Are You a Shoe Hoarder?

Stylist Alison Lukes Teer on the art of proper shoe care, storage and knowing when to toss 'em.

9 Things Your Teens Wish You Knew

Parents, here's your annual performance review. We asked teens in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church to give it to us straight.

King Cakes for Mardi Gras

Head to Bayou Bakery in Courthouse for this gloriously gaudy brioche delight.