May-June 2014

Family Matters

Living in a multigenerational household can be an economic necessity. It can also be a lot of fun.

Dead Center

McLean’s residents have been calling for a new-and-improved shopping and dining district for more than a decade. So why is its revitalization stuck in neutral?

Bones to Pick

How do you pack up a 68-million-year-old dinosaur for safe storage? Ask Steve Jabo.

Eclectic Power

Stifel & Capra is artsy, down-to-earth and full of surprises.

Hoppy Days

Move over, wine list. Craft beer has come into its own.

Town Jewel

In friendly Shepherdstown, W.Va., you’ll feel right at home.
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Growth Potential

What happens when local chefs try their hand at microfarming? Sometimes the hard work yields a sweet taste of success. Other times it’s just toil and trouble.

Secret Stash

If you’re looking for a gorilla suit or a poodle skirt, Allen Smith may have it.

Hot Dishes

What’s in demand right now? Seven local establishments share their most coveted spring selections.

Lawn Gone

Is your grass giving you heartache? Getting rid of it might be good for your sanity and the environment.

Good Medicine

A pediatrician finds healing words in the writing life.

Lyme Light

Doctors couldn’t agree on the cause of my husband’s debilitating symptoms, much less how to treat them. Now, new estimates on the prevalence of Lyme disease are bringing the debate to the forefront.
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Most Expensive Home Sales: February 2014

A Douglas Park home sold for $1.19 million.