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Support Local Businesses in Northern Virginia This Holiday Season

Attention, shoppers: Visit local stores for a chance to win a gift basket. Then refuel at eateries giving back to the community.

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.

Shop These Holiday Pop-Up Markets in the DMV

Browse handcrafted jewelry, home decor, aromatherapy and other gift-worthy goods while savoring tastes of the season.

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.

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.

Study Suggests Link Between Distance Running and Colon Cancer

Exercise generally protects against cancer, but new research at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute raises concerns for marathoners.

Stock Up on These Locally Made Candles, Cards and Gifts

Need a little pick-me-up for a friend? Custom stationery for your big day? Try these locally crafted home fragrances, cards and prints.

What Is ‘Sturdy Parenting’?

Every generation strives for a newer and better approach to raising kids. Is this the child-rearing model we’ve all been waiting for?
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Need a New Workout? Try These Fitness Classes Around Arlington

Feel the burn with free outdoor classes and new gyms offering strength training, HIIT, pilates, barre, dance cardio and more.

Who Actually Gets Into the Ivy League and Other Elite Colleges?

Stellar students applying to the nation’s top universities are being rejected in droves. What's driving admissions decisions?

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.

6 Inspiring NoVA Teachers We Love

Seasoned educators in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church share favorite stories and insights from their years on the job.