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To the Moon and Back

These are no ordinary trees. Their seeds went to outer space.

For Local Arts Groups, the Struggle for Funding is Real

Many local arts organizations face perennial funding and space issues that threaten their existence. Can they survive?

Capon Springs & Farms: A Place for Old-Fashioned Fun

Family-style dinners, sing-alongs, lawn games and natural springs have lured families to this West Virginia resort for generations.

Top Doctors

Our area's most respected physicians, as nominated by their peers and vetted by a rigorous screening process.

Ice Cream Jubilee Has Cool Summer Flavors

The scoop shop with locations in Ballston and Tysons offers options like whiskey toasted marshmallow, marionberry and honey lemon lavender.

Extraordinary Teen Awards 2019

Prepare to be humbled. From a tech entrepreneur with patents pending to a 'Voice' contestant, these local students are on a path to greatness.

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Restaurant Review: Yume Sushi

Skip the omakase tasting menu. Here's what you should order.

This Nail Salon is Nontoxic

Nothing in Between Nail Bar in Falls Church seeks to set a new industry standard.

Summer Arts Guide 2019

Local exhibits and performances you won't want to miss, from country, rock and hip-hop legends to marauding pirates and a building-size public art project.

Another Reason to Try Hot Lola’s Chicken

Kevin Tien's Nashville-meets-Sichuan chicken joint at Ballston Quarter supports fair wages and LGBTQ rights.

The Dad of Intentions

My dad wasn't the same at the end. That's not how I want to remember him.

What’s the Dillon Rule?

It's the reason Arlington officials sometimes can't act autonomously without state approval.

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Get Away: New Jersey’s American Dream Complex

Shopping, shows, theme parks—and indoor skiing!—next to Meadowlands.

Get Away: The Independent Hotel

The residential-style hotel in Philly's Midtown Village has all the creature comforts of home.

Time to Revisit Peking Gourmet Inn

A local institution, the Falls Church restaurant was a national James Beard award semifinalist for outstanding service.

Great Spaces: An Inspired Home Office

Everything has its place in this pretty workspace.

Good Night to a Great Bar

Gone but not forgotten, Clarendon Grill was a place where life happened.

For Beautiful Summer Skin, Do This

Dermatologist Lily Talakoub offers a few tips and product picks.

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Picture-Perfect Island Kitchens

These cool kitchen makeovers will inspire you to get cookin'.

Get Away: Hotel Weyanoke

Set in the college town of Farmville, Virginia, it features mid-mod furnishings in a historic brick building.

Healthy Recipes From Local Chefs

These dishes are easy to make, packed with flavor and good for you.

Pretty in Ink: Calligraphette & Co.

Rosslyn resident Nika Smernoff offers calligraphy services and workshops.

Rethinking School Lunches

Looks what's coming to the cafeteria: healthy dishes created by student chefs.

Can’t Sleep? Your Diet May Not Be Helping.

What you eat and drink (or don't) before bedtime may make a difference.

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10 Healthy(ish) Dishes to Order Out

Eating healthy doesn't have to mean eating in. Try these not-so-guilty pleasures at area restaurants.

14 Questions With Amy Walter

The veteran political analyst talks women in office, objectivity in an age of tribal politics, and why she moved to Arlington.

Visit Virginia’s Lesser-Known Civil War Sites

Looking for some historic sites that are a bit off the beaten path? Here's your itinerary.

Del Ray’s Stomping Ground Has a Second Location at Tysons Galleria

Owner Nicole Jones knows biscuits. And she has her own take on Southern food.

5 Questions With Don Beyer

The congressman representing Virginia's 8th District talks health care, climate change, politics and Amazon.

His CSA Farm Once Fed 500+ Families

Now Arlington native Leigh Hauter wonders if this season will be his last.

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“I Asked Him for My Clothes and My Phone”

No one expects to be sexually assaulted. Then it happens.

Friend or Fad: Are These Trendy Diets Good for You?

Registered dietitian Lisa Muras weighs in on the pros and cons of five popular food regimens.

He’s Not Your Typical Yoga Instructor

Mike Ricker's class at Sun & Moon moves to the sounds of Springsteen and The Stones.

Get Away: A Ritzy Wine Weekend

RdV Vineyards and the Ritz-Carlton have teamed up to offer one tasty package.

Is That Container Really Recyclable?

Here's the lowdown on glass, plastic, paper and more, from our trash talk with Arlington's solid waste bureau chief.

Frederick is for Foodies

The Maryland city is packed with quirky-cool places to eat and drink.

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All The World’s a Stage. Or a Courtroom.

When he's not on the bench, Arlington Judge William Newman Jr. moonlights as a theater actor.

Great Spaces: Bachelor Pads

These high-rise residences are as handsome as they come.

Second Job? Dog Rescue.

What Ballston BID CEO Tina Leone does in her spare time.

Get Away: Eupepsia Wellness Center

The mountain retreat offers yoga, meditation, spa treatments, nutrition workshops and more.

Foraging for Food with Chef Jonathan Till

He's bringing the skills his grandmother taught him to the kitchen at Evening Star Café.

Fashion Intel: Where to Shop Local Designers

You'll find unusual pieces by up-and-coming designers at Park Story in the Mosaic District.

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Why I Stopped Going to Therapy and Started Gambling

There are life lessons to be learned at the poker table.

Visit a Guinness Brewery Without Hopping a Plane to Dublin

Hint: the Irish standard-bearer has something brewing in Baltimore.

Do You Really Need That Plastic Straw?

It's a question Arlington teen Kayla Peale is urging restaurants to ask their customers.

The Art of Living in Small Spaces

How to make the most of a house that isn't huge.

Get Away: Travel Like a Rock Star

At the Hotel Rock Lititz, you can live the dream.

Restaurant Review: Sen Khao

Chef Seng Luangrath brings fast-casual Lao fare to a former Isabella Eatery space in Tysons.

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In the Age of Fallout Shelters

During the Cold War, they were everywhere in Arlington.

Great Spaces: A Master Bedroom That Feels Like a Boutique Hotel

It's small, but SoHo sleek.

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.

Teen Improv Teaches Life Skills

It's true. Just ask the members of McLean's Unruly Theatre Project.

Now Here’s Something Different in Men’s Accessories

Arlingtonian Bob Hoffman owns the world's largest collection of handcrafted harmonica cases.

A Shenandoah Valley Wedding: Johannah O’Keefe & John Schell

Married Sept. 8, 2018, at Historic Rosemont Manor in Berryville.

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Great Spaces: A Heavenly Living Room

A few dark accents anchor this ethereal hangout.

Get Away: The Draftsman Hotel

One more good reason to visit Charlottesville.

It’s Cool to Be Cheesy

An inside look at the cheese biz with Cheesetique owner Jill Erber.

A Cross-Cultural Wedding: Abbaa Sarhan & Tamer Mansour

Married April 4, 2018, with a reception at Washington Golf & Country Club.

Arlington’s Longest-Running Theater Company

The Arlington Players, now in its 68th season.

Brown’s Hardware Endures

Hugh Brown died in November, but The Little City's longest-running business lives on.

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Where to Recycle Those Old Clothes

Don't wear them anymore? This style-savvy teen has some suggestions.

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?

Why I Write Graffiti

It's a culture, an art form and a worthwhile risk, says this award-winning essayist.

Get Away: Fire & Ice Festivals

Winter is festival season in many mid-Atlantic small towns. Go outside and play.

Gift Alert: The Urban Farmhouse

The Bluemont home goods boutique has a new owner and new merch.

A Garden Wedding: Austin Thomas & Justin Kafka

Married May 12, 2018, in the rose garden at Columbia Gardens Cemetery,

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Arlington’s Best-Kept Cocktail Bar Secret

Well, now the word is out. And they offer mixology classes, too.

Get Away: Snowshoe Mountain Resort

Ski season is here! And West Virginia is calling.

Wild Turkeys Among Us

Once nearly extinct, the elusive birds have made a comeback.

Mission to Space

A recent Lego tournament challenged kids to build robots designed for space travel.

How to Make Peace, Not War

It starts with listening, says peace educator Barbara Wien.

Get Away: Orchid Extravaganza

Longwood Garden's dazzling display runs from Jan. 19 to March 24.

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5 Questions with Mark Schwartz

Arlington's county manager discusses budget shortfalls and what they could mean for local residents.

Restaurant Review: Gyu-Kaku

A meal at this Japanese steakhouse in Clarendon is a theatrical experience.

October’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Top-sellers included a Westover home that sold for $1.42 million.

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...

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Gorilla Taco: A Pentagon Row Pop-Up

Basic Burger is testing a taqueria concept that could become permanent.

Get Away: Maryland Live! Casino

Itching to play a little blackjack? You don't have to go all the way to Vegas.

What’s a Social Media Influencer?

Just ask this connected Clarendon mom, Angelica Talan.

Great Spaces: The Dining Room Office

This elegant, comfortable space does double duty.