July-August 2013 Issue - Arlington Magazine

Handle with Care

From helicopter moms to snowplow dads, we are more involved in our kids’ lives than ever before. Are we better parents than our parents were? Or have we gone too far?

Summer Pastimes

Back in the Jazz Age, the Potomac River’s edge was the coolest place to be.

Married Without Children

Parenting isn't for everyone. Why are some couples opting out?

All the Pretty Horses

Chincoteague Island offers small-town charm, miles of pristine coastline and something other beaches do not: wild ponies.

Fab Rehab

Love vintage finds but have no time to dig? Let Stylish Patina do the hunting and gathering for you.

Home Plate July/August 2013

Discover what's so great about goat, and why an "extra virgin" label does not necessarily promise a superior olive oil.

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Pop Fly

A trip to the ballpark with my dad is no ordinary father-son outing.

Great Screen Plays

Enter the screened porch: a beloved architectural tradition and a flexible space that plays many roles.

Dual Fluency

Bobby Hong studied at some of America’s most-renowned medical institutions. But he learned everything he needed to know about people at his parents’ liquor store.

Happy Trails

You don’t have to travel far for a lovely walk in the woods. Try these local hikes along the Potomac.

King of Beers

There’s always something fun on tap in Devin Hicks’ homegrown hangout.

Restaurant Review: Curry Mantra

If you crave the flavors of Mumbai, Curry Mantra serves the real deal.

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Murder in Lyon Village

With no witnesses and little evidence, the mystery of Carl Diener’s death seemed impossible to solve. Arlington Detective Rosa Ortiz never gave up.