July/August 2024 Issue - Arlington Magazine

Shop Local: Metal & Stone Creations

Sustainable, nature-inspired pieces by Falls Church artist Lisette Bez honor the jewelry-making traditions of Ecuador's Andean highlands.

Shop Local: We Love Sabrina Cabada

The Falls Church artist and D.C. gallery owner is known for her portraits of bold, audacious women. 🖌️

Get Away: Tracks and Yaks Rail Bike Tours

Chat it up as you pedal alongside the Great Allegheny Passage on a tandem...

Great Spaces: How to Make a Retaining Wall Barely Noticeable

A lush landscape design by Scott Brinitzer tricks the eye in Country Club Hills.

Weird History: A Plane Crash at Bishop O’Connell

Remembering the day a pilot ran out of fuel and narrowly averted disaster in an Arlington schoolyard. 🛩️

Get Away: Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn

This breezy boardwalk beach property isn't your average chain hotel. It feels like a coastal inn.

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De-Stress in These Low-Key New Jersey Beach Towns

The 7-mile barrier island anchored by Avalon and Stone Harbor is a paradise for birding, pampering, lounging and sticking your toes in the sand. 🏖️

April’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Recent sales included a Lyon Park bungalow that sold for $2.75 million and a McLean residence that commanded $5 million.

Extraordinary Teen Awards 2024

There are many ways to be extraordinary. These Northern Virginia students paint a multifaceted portrait of resilience and brilliance.

7 Things to Eat and Drink at Upside on Moore

Our dining critic went on a tasting tour of Rosslyn's new food hall. Here are a few of his faves.

Get Away: Sun Outdoors Chincoteague Bay

Outdoor lovers, rejoice! This bayside vacation spot offers fancy tents, waterfront cottages, RV sites and all kinds of summer fun.

What We’re Learning About Menopause and HRT

Women of a certain age are frustrated, fired up and tired of suffering. A new medical specialty is emerging.

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Sheriff Jose Quiroz Has a Few Thoughts About Jail Time

Arlington's first Latino sheriff grew up here and served in the Marine Corps. His corrections philosophy centers on accountability, structure and skill building.

Get Away: White Swan Tavern in Chestertown, Maryland

This Eastern Shore bed-and-breakfast is a short walk to the town’s waterfront, restaurants, shops, galleries and Washington College.

Who Invited You, Parkinson’s?

I thought our empty-nester years would bring carefree fun and travel. An unwelcome diagnosis prompted me to rewrite my next chapter.

Restaurant Review: Padaek

Chef Seng Luangrath takes her Lao food movement to soaring heights in Arlington Ridge.

Rediscovering the Anacostia River

Once too polluted for recreation, this D.C. waterway is making a dramatic comeback. Here are some fun ways to get out on the water.