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Once a Beat Cop, Now a Chaplain

Michael Shochet is there when the police need backup. The moral and spiritual kind.

When Bugs Become Art

Arlington sculptor Andrea Uravitch uses insects, birds and other critters in her nature-inspired installations.

Great Spaces: Mudroom With a Bar

Here's a functional space that does double-duty.

Caroline Tucker & Matt Blitz

Married May 21, 2017, at Glen Echo Park

Get Away: The Inn at Willow Grove

Book a girls' weekend or romantic escape in the mountains.

Losing Mom

I was prepared for her death, but not for the grief.

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The Homeschooling Option

Some families are taking a break from the traditional academic model. Here's why.

A Better Box Lunch

Mike Isabella wasn't impressed with the catering options for offices. So he entered the bento business.

A Future NFL Player, a Preschool and the Supreme Court Case That Changed History

Long before he made his first tackle, Michael McCrary was at the center of a civil rights case that went to the highest court.

Jeanne Choi & Matt Hill

Married April 22, 2017, at Northside Social in Arlington.

Better Than Taco Tuesday

CookDC meal kits take DIY dinners to the next level.

Say It With Paper

If you love the elegance of a letterpress invitation or an engraved calling card, Dulles Designs has your number.

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Restaurant Review: Little Viet Garden

The former Clarendon favorite makes a comeback at Eden Center.

Layne Eidemiller & Scott Frantz

Married Sept. 3, 2017, at Army Navy Country Club in Arlington.

Book Club: What Arlington is Reading

Put these bestselling titles on your gift list.

Feeling Stressed? Treat Yourself to a Mini Retreat.

Where to try meditation, mindfulness, t'ai chi chih and other spiritual paths to centeredness.

Putting Persian Food on the Map

Chef Sebastian Oveysi and his family came to the U.S. as refugees. Now he has dreams of a James Beard award.

Great Spaces: A Killer Home Theater

Now here's a fun use for attic space.

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Favorite Shoes Got No Sole?

Sam Torrey Shoe Repair can help you get more mileage out of that beloved pair of kicks.

Get Away: The Darcy Hotel

The new boutique hotel in D.C. has lots of fun perks.

A Meal for All Seasons

When life got tough, I found solace in the kitchen.

Want to Drive a Porsche or a Ferrari?

You can with a membership in Arlington's new Drive Society club.

Al Gore Didn’t Invent the Internet. These Guys Did.

And it all started at a government research lab in Arlington.

The Magical Life of Child Actor Iain Armitage

Sure, he's rubbed elbows with Nicole Kidman and Lin-Manuel Miranda. But he's also just a regular kid.

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Get Away: The Barclay

A draw for movie stars and dignitaries since the '20s, this grand old Manhattan hotel just got a makeover.

48 Perfect Hours in Baltimore

Give yourself the gift of a luxury weekend for two in Charm City. Here's your itinerary.

Meet Your Cool New Neighbor: 2U

Here's what's happening inside the ed-tech company's Clarendon production studio.

Most Expensive Home Sales: August 2017

Top-sellers included a custom Craftsman-style home in Falls Church that garnered $1.6 million.

Six Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Hosting

Plan ahead so you can enjoy your own party.

Ever Been to Lee Arts Center?

It's where local artists find inspiration and room to grow.

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Get Away: The Greenbrier

The West Virginia resort does Christmas in a big way.

Tales of a Gluten-Free Baker

Emma Cech can't do gluten. So her bakery, The Happy Tart, cooks without it.

Teaching Kids to Care

We all want our kids to be altruistic. It starts with us.

Why You Should Be Eating More Seafood

Steering clear of fish for environmental and health reasons? The bigger risk might be not getting enough of it.

Why Ending Homelessness Isn’t That Easy

Housing is only part of the equation in Arlington.

Healthier School Lunches

Cuisine Solutions has introduced the wonders of sous vide cooking in Arlington's public high schools.

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Compost It

Arlington County wants your coffee grounds and food scraps.

Consignment for Kids

Looking for barely used designer kids' clothing and gear? Check out Lemon Lane Consignment in Falls Church.

Letter from the Publisher

Get Involved

Spirits of the Season

Falls Church City is getting its Halloween on.

Restaurant Review: Bistro 1521

Filipino food comes to Ballston—with an edge.

Reading List: The Devil’s Colony

The third title in local author Bill Schweigart's Best of Barcroft trilogy is out.

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Great Spaces: A Mod Makeover

Picture a contemporary riff on the "Mad Men" aesthetic.

Simplify Your Life: Purge Your Closet

Less is more, says fashion consultant Jennifer Mapp Bressan.

Get Spooked at Philly’s Eastern State Penitentiary

The historic prison museum has a haunted house that will scare you stiff.

Silent No More

Once a victim of sex trafficking, Barbara Amaya is working to raise awareness of a danger that exists even in the suburbs.

A Tale of Three Towers

In 1912, Arlington was home to the world's most powerful wireless station.

Get Away: The Graduate Richmond

The boutique hotel near VCU's campus is almost too cool for school.

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Isabella Eatery Set for a Tysons Takeover

Here's what you'll find when the massive food hall finally opens.

The Global Chic Home

Danielle Sigwalt's unique style has many influences.

Most Expensive Home Sales: June 2017

Top-sellers included an Ashton Heights home that sold for $1.78 million.

Shareplay Lets Kids Help Kids

Through the Arlington nonprofit, kids raise funds to provide playground equipment to schools in El Salvador.

Gift Alert: Salt + Lemons

If you love a good pun with your philodendron, these cheeky flower pots are for you.

Go Solar

Join the Greater Arlington Solar Co-Op and save on installation costs.

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What Colleges Really Want

Getting ready to apply? Don't stress. Here's what's important in today's competitive landscape. And what's not.

Love Original Artwork? Buy Local.

Check out the East Coast Art Collective, a consortium of area painters and mixed-media artists.

Imagining Tomorrow’s Transit

Mobility Lab's Howard Jennings has a few thoughts on Metro, self-driving cars and alternative ways to commute.

Teen Entrepreneur Enters Beauty Business

Wakefield High School Grad Tasnim Alam's "Heatless Hotness" curls hair without damaging heat.

Understanding ADHD

Diagnoses are the on the rise, but the disorder has more than one form, and the symptoms aren't always obvious.

6 Great Teachers

These local educators know a thing or two about kids.

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Get Away: The Bernic

A swanky hotel in Manhattan's Turtle Bay neighborhood.

New Goodies at The Italian Store

You gotta try these, says our dining critic.

Is Online Shopping Cheaper? Not Always.

Created in Arlington, the BasketSavings app finds discounts at local stores.

Letter from the Publisher

Admissions Madness

Oakridge Elementary Teacher Named National Geographic Fellow

The honor included a trip to the Galapagos for Jennifer Burgin.

College Admissions: A Snapshot

Where Arlington's Class of 2017 applied and got in.

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Reading List: This is Just a Test

A new middle-grade novel explores growing up Chinese and Jewish in the Nuclear Age.

DuPonts and Wyeths Lived Here

The Brandywine Valley gave rise to two 20th-century dynasties: one aristocratic and one artistic. Their homes can tell you stories.

In Arlington, Ultimate Frisbee is Flying High

An inside look at the county's fastest growing sport.

Restaurant Review: Pamplona

The Spanish eatery isn't quite hitting a bulls-eye, but it's got potential.

Most Expensive Home Sales: April 2017

The top-sellers included a McLean home that went for $4.5 million.

The Story of Arlington’s ‘Peanut Butter Grandma’

Ruth Desmond was a homemaker and a pioneering consumer advocate.

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Gift Alert: HBFiori Flowers

Floral designer Hermon Black makes things prettier.

A Plastic Surgeon’s Medical Mission

Khalique Zahir’s medical training has taken him to many a forgotten place.

Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors

A new anthology of women's essays includes stories by local authors Kim O'Connell and Sandra Hull.

Refresh Your Living Room

Follow these tips from Mintwood Home.

Great Spaces: Patio Paradise

A landscape designer's green thumb brings paradise to the suburbs.

Get Away: Chincoteague’s Marina Bay Hotel & Suites

The sleepy island town has a new boutique hotel.

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Park Protectors

Meet Arlington's 2017 Outstanding Park Volunteers.

Vacation Homes: River and Coast

When these locals need an escape, they head to points south.

Taking Sangria Up a Notch

Pamplona offers creative variations on the Spanish wine-based punch.

Try These Waxing Studios

Tidy up for summer with a visit to one of these beauty experts.

Firefighting Is For Girls

Most girls don't dream of becoming firefighters when they grow up. Clare Burley wants to change that.

Get Away: Anchored Inn at Hidden Harbour Marina

Need a break from city life? Head to this sleepy waterfront spot.

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How Much Would You Spend on Your Pet?

From airline tickets to organ transplants, local vets and rescue groups have seen it all.

Watch Impressionist Painters in Action

You can see their landscapes unfold before your very eyes during the annual Plein Air Easton festival in Easton, Maryland.

Get Away: Philly’s New American History Museum

The Museum of the American Revolution will take you back to 1776.

Ellen McCarthy, Iron Lady

Two years ago she'd never done a triathlon. Now she's headed for her third Ironman competition.

Extraordinary Teen Awards 2017

This years winners are pouring their talents into humanitarian work, the arts, environmental protection, social justice and dreams of Olympic gold.

Guide to Local Pet Businesses

Looking for a vet, trainer, groomer, sitter or adoption agency? Look no further than these pet-centered enterprises and nonprofits serving Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.

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The Dairy Godmother Will Go On

Founder Liz Davis reflects on 17 years in the frozen custard business and the next chapter for her beloved Del Ray shop.

Restaurant Review: TenPenh Tysons

TenPenh has staged a comeback in Tysons Corner. But it isn't quite the same as the original in D.C.

Arlington’s War Over Green Space

The county needs more schools, housing, athletic fields and parks. And all of these interests are vying for the same territory in an area where available land is scarce.

The Things She Salvaged

Other grandmas baked and knitted. Mine went to the junkyard.

What’s in Your Beach Bag?

Top-selling books at the Barnes & Noble in Clarendon as of May 2, compared with Barnes & Noble stores nationwide and online at www.bn.com

Love Beads? Try Edict Bracelets

Find balance with these crystal baubles by sisters Laura Ellis Graye and Pam London.

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Great Spaces: A Glam Baby Nursery

Girl power gets its due in this sweet space by Stylish Patina's Kelly Millspaugh Thompson.

Get Away: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort

The Pennsylvania golf and spa destination has made some upgrades.

Get Away: Belle Grove Plantation

The birthplace of James Madison is now a bed-and-breakfast.

Falls Church Has a New Home Furnishings Boutique

Pursuing Vintage carries vintage and new home goods.