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 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.

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.

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.

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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