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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Education

The 20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2025

These colleges and universities received the most applications from APS seniors during the 2024-25 school year.

Food & Drink

Summer Restaurant Week Deals in Northern Virginia

Get discounts on food from Michelin-starred chefs, and sample bouillabaisse, branzino and crème caramel. The deals run Aug. 18-24.

Food & Drink

Relax and Unwind at These Adults-Only Virginia Wineries

Elegant, serene and legal drinking age only. Enjoy your wine without any whining at these kid-free vineyards.

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