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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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.

Arts & Entertainment

10 Super Giftable Children’s Books by D.C.-Area Authors

Need a great gift for the holidays or any day? Check out these new kids' lit and YA titles by local authors in the DMV.

Community

Arlington’s Top 7 Traffic Crash Zones, Ranked

Crashes and injuries were down countywide in 2024 thanks to road safety improvements, according to a new report.

Education

The 20 Most Popular Out-of-State Colleges for Arlington Grads

Outside of Virginia, these schools received the most applications from Arlington's class of 2025.

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.

Things to Do

17 Not-Too-Scary Halloween Activities for Kids Around Arlington, VA

Family-friendly Halloween activities bring pumpkins, costumes, candy and crafts to 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.

Things to Do

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

Visit these area farms and orchards for fruit and vegetable picking, cider, doughnuts, hayrides and other fall fun.

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Education