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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Things to Do

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Northern VA If You’re 21+

The bubbly will be flowing and the bass will be thumping at these bar crawls, costume balls and retro dance parties.

Things to Do

5 Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Kids in the DMV

No need to stay up until midnight and risk a meltdown. Get the wiggles out with matinee ball-drops, rockin' tunes, magic shows and more.

Shopping

Where to Get Last-Minute Holiday Gifts in NoVA

Find something for everyone on your list, from luxe fashion and fun jewelry to outdoor gear and home decor, at these locally-owned boutiques.

Shopping

9 Indie Bookstores to Shop This Holiday Season in Northern VA

Skip the big-box stores and visit these small, local booksellers to find great gifts for readers of all ages.

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

Where to Buy Your Christmas Tree This Year

Head to these area tree lots and farms to find the perfect evergreen—and support a good cause while you're at it.

Food & Drink

Where to Buy Good Bread for Your Holiday Table

Pick up spiced, seasoned and fruited holiday loaves, plus classic baguettes, boules, challah and other leavened goodies from these Northern Virginia bakeries.

Food & Drink

Where to Order Thanksgiving Pies

With fillings such as pumpkin, apple-guava and bourbon-pecan, these local bakeries make holiday entertaining easy as pie.

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