September/October 2021

Great Spaces: A Home Office for Three

Luxe accents make this family workspace an inviting place to be productive.

Get Away: Quirk Hotel Charlottesville

Surround yourself with artsy comfort on your next visit to UVA.

Visit the Harriet Tubman Museum

The must-see museum in Cape May, N.J., opened for in-person visits on Juneteenth of this year.

Rewild, a Popular D.C. Plant Boutique, Is Coming to Ballston

The Shaw offshoot promises all kinds of greenery, free repotting services and advice for budding botanists.

A Local Designer’s Sustainable Vision for Michael Kors

Tran Truong looked into her crystal ball and saw a cool store concept for Coach. Then came another top fashion label.

Where Arlington’s Class of 2021 Applied to College and Got In

Here are the numbers, as reported by graduating seniors.
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Designing With Animal Prints

The owners of this Cherrydale home love vivid colors, patterns and wild creatures. It shows in the décor.

Shop Local: Luna Maya Macramé

The retro fiber art is making a comeback. Think wall hangings, yoga-mat carriers, handbags, nursery mobiles and more.

Xander Tilock and the Wonders of Drive-Through Theater

When stages went dark due to Covid, the Encore Stage & Studio veteran took his show outside.

Helping Cancer Patients Keep Their Hair

When Liz Lord started chemotherapy, cold capping saved her hair. Now she's helping others gain access to the same technology.

Closing the Opportunity Gap in Schools

Even in progressive Arlington, white students have opportunities that many students of color don't have. How do we change that?

Amazon Is Fueling A Higher-Education Boom

University campuses are proliferating in Northern Virginia to meet demand for tech talent.
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Remembering September 11

The attacks 20 years ago left Arlington and our nation forever changed.

A Fresh Place to Do Lunch (or Cocktails)

Find avocado toast, grain bowls, green smoothies and craft cocktails at Roots Provisions & Grocery.

A Moment of Truth on AGT

An Arlington back-up singer uses her 5 minutes of TV fame to promote body positivity.

Teachers We Love

They somehow continued to engage and inspire our children, even when classrooms were closed.

Football Is For Girls

In the world of flag, the Virginia Hurricanes are known as the team to beat.
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Where to Buy French Pastries by a Former White House Chef

Find Patrice Olivon's J'Aime Madeleine at these local farmers markets.

War Is Hell. Baseball Affirmed Their Humanity.

I had relatives on both sides of World War II. They all loved the game.

Get Away: Lokal Hotel

This Cape May destination is like a cross between an Airbnb and a beachy boutique hotel.

Restaurant Review: Mattie & Eddie’s

Chef Cathal Armstrong pays homage to his Dubliner grandparents at a new pub in Westpost.