Helen Partridge

Helen Partridge is a digital editor at Arlington Magazine. She is a New Jersey native and a graduate of Clark University and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Helen is a mother of three and has lived in Arlington since 2011.

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Pets

These Halloween Events in the DMV Are for the Dogs

Dogtober is here! Take your furry bestie out on the town for pup treats and costume contests, plus food and fun for pet parents, too.

Food & Drink

Where to Eat During Arlington Restaurant Week

Save your appetite for seasonal starters, steak frites, sushi, dumplings, bistro burgers and a whole lot more. The discounts run Oct. 12-19.

Things to Do

13 Not-Too-Scary Halloween Activities for Little Kids Around Arlington

These family-friendly Halloween activities promise pumpkins, costumes, candy and crafts for the littlest trick-or-treaters.

Things to Do

Take the Kids to These DMV Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches

It's fall, y'all! Head to these nearby farms for gourd-picking, corn labyrinths, hay rides, apple cider doughnuts and other family fun.

Parenting

Kids Have the Day Off But You Don’t? Try These Single-Day Camps

Schools are closed, but your office isn't. Keep the kids happy and engaged with these active, artsy and brainy one-day camps.

Community

Site of Arlington Home Explosion Resurrected as Luxe Townhomes

A local developer who witnessed the fiery incident has rebuilt the property on North Burlington Street. Here's a peek inside.

Things to Do

Where to Pick Your Own Apples in the D.C. Area

Visit these local farms and orchards for apple picking, fresh cider, doughnuts, hayrides and other fall fun.

Education

The 20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2026

These colleges and universities received the most applications from APS seniors during the 2025-26 school year.

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Parenting