Community

Our area has a rich history and is a magnet for interesting people who choose to live, work and play here. The close proximity to Washington, D.C. and robust local economy make Arlington, McLean and Falls Church, Virginia an attractive destination for people from across the country and around the world. We also have thorny issues to confront—homelessness, hunger, escalating housing costs-which we are dedicated to covering in a thoughtful, comprehensive way.

11 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth Around Northern VA

Celebrate freedom, resilience and African American culture with concerts, historic tours, festivals, book talks and more.

Arlington Magazine Wins Journalism Award

Read the story named "Best Magazine Feature" in the 2026 Dateline Awards sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists - DC.

City of Falls Church to Host Its First Sip-and-Stroll Event

Grab a drink from any of nine participating restaurants and wander the downtown area June 13, with live music in multiple locations.

Once It Was Arlington’s Favorite Summer Hangout

In postwar Arlington, Virginia, this popular drive-in theater near Reagan National Airport was all the rage.

My Dad Was Dying. Was Nature Giving Me a Sign?

On my parents' patio in New York, spring's renewal brought a humble parable of life, death and leaving the nest.

Best of Arlington 2026 Party Photos

Scenes from our 10th-annual bash on Thursday, May 21, at Mercedes-Benz of Arlington! 🥂

Best of Arlington 2026 Party — Step and Repeat Photos

Photos by Daniel Sanchez. Click here to view the party photos.      

For Women Rebuilding Their Lives, Home Makeovers Bring Dignity

In Arlington, two formerly unhoused women received fresh apartment furnishings with help from local designers and A Wider Circle.
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Arlington Artist Spreads Joy With Free Leave-Behinds

Through her Joyful Art Project, Rachael Wood leaves handmade pieces of art around Arlington and beyond for people to find and keep.

Virginia Dream FC, Where Football Meets Fashion

This hometown soccer club founded by Washington-Liberty alumnus Lucas Mendes is packed with talent—and style.

‘Each of Us Is More Than the Worst Thing We’ve Ever Done’

A life-changing program offering book clubs and writing workshops for incarcerated people in D.C. underscores the power of the pen.

Requiem for a Teardown in Falls Church

Once upon a time, that humble pile of rubble was my childhood home. The house is gone, but the memories remain.
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