March-April 2016

A Year of Loss

Mourning the child you never knew is a singular kind of grief. But the sisterhood of those who've felt that pain is broader than I realized.

Great Spaces: Lounging in Luxury

A master bedroom transforms into a cozy retreat.

Good Libations in Nelson County

Locavores will find fine wine, craft beer and tasty spirits under the micro-appellation "Nelson 151" near Charlottesville.

Cycling Gear With an Edge

Falls Church resident Jon Burns hits big with WTFKits, a line of custom jerseys, water bottles and more.

Party Animals

Birthday parties for Fido are turning into big business.

The Sound of Music

Falls Church organist Julie Huang Tucker is a force of nature.
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What Arlington is Reading

What Arlington-area readers are picking up this month.

Amazing Additions

Three local residences go from modest to magnificent.

Furniture Rescue

The Front Porch Furniture Rescue gives worn pieces new life in Falls Church.

Real Estate Prices by Neighborhood – 2015

Home sales trends in more than 300 neighborhoods in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church over the past five years.

DIY This Pepita Cantina Cocktail

The Irish Fizz arrives just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

10 Neighborhoods We Love

Whether it's walkability, exclusivity or character you seek, each of these neighborhoods offers something special.
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Operation Swag

Spa Swag for Warriors sends love, beauty products to female service members overseas.

Where to Buy Outdoor Gear on Consignment

Second Ascent lands in Lyon Park, offering jackets, boots, packs and more.

Get Away: Spring 2016

Plan a spring thaw with a weekend trip to one of these Mid-Atlantic destinations.

Where Chefs Order Takeout

Need a little variety in your carryout routine? Here’s where area chefs go to satisfy their cravings when they’re off duty.

Neighborhood Watch: March/April 2016

Vintage guitars, synthetic turf sports fields, garden tools on loan, tales of a real-world ad man and more.

The Secret to Texas Jack’s Juicy Brisket

It takes two days' work to make this low-and-slow brisket right.
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Up in Arms

Many local residents bristle at the thought of a gun store in their neighborhood. But Arlington is already home to more guns than some may realize.

Igloos in Falls Church

Architect Wallace Neff's experimental postwar "bubble houses" weren't built to last.

Ignore the Tic, Don’t Ignore Me

Trevor Harris has Tourette Syndrome. He's also just a regular Arlington seventh-grader.

Restaurant Review: SER

Superb Spanish cooking, impeccable service and personal touches spell success in Ballston.