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Restaurant Review: Ambar

Balkan comfort food, easygoing service and a stylish setting add up to one happy spot.

Charles Drew Lived Here

The "father of the blood bank" grew up in Arlington. And his legacy is lasting.

How Arlington Restaurateurs Celebrate Valentine’s Day

We asked. They dished.

The Sweet Life of Chocolatier Jason Andelman

The owner of Arlington's Artisan Confections on love, chocolate and the last thing he wants to eat on Valentine's Day.

Neighborhood Watch: January/February 2017

Public art in Courthouse, a McLean author's movie deal and a guide to Arlington's African-American heritage.

Throwing a Party? Rent These Marquee Letters

Craft your own signage with oversize props from Falls Church startup Brightly Ever After.

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Gift Alert: Stem and Thistle Flowers

The Arlington floral designer mixes classic and unconventional elements.

Most Expensive Home Sales: October 2016

Homes commanding top dollar included a McLean estate that sold for $5 million.

Get Away: Winter Escapes 2017

Escape to the MGM National Harbor casino, the Poconos' Kalahari Resort or the new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

Facets Fine Jewelry: An Arlington Gem

The Lee Heights store carries pieces you won't find anywhere else.

Operation Binge-Watch

For years, I mostly swore off television. Then I encountered a series with a plotline that hit close to home.

Warm Up with Korean Soups at Gom Tang E

Beat the winter cold with a trip to this Eden Center gem in Falls Church.

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Great Spaces: The Modern Man Cave

A basement makeover by Arlington Home Interiors keeps the cool factor.

Virginia Beach in Winter? Whale Yes.

January and February are the best months for whale watching off the coast of this resort town.

What Arlington is Reading

A look at the bestselling titles at Barnes & Noble Clarendon in December 2016.

How Do You Keep Kids in School? Ask a Former Dropout.

Bill Milliken's Communities in Schools has kept more than 1.5 million students on the right track.

Bob Kenney & Mark Treadaway

Married Aug. 20, 2016, in Arlington

New Year, Clean House

Make a fresh start in 2017 with these non-toxic cleaning tips from WellNest in Arlington.

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Jill Powell and Steve Fredrick

Married Oct. 22, 2015, in St. Michaels, Maryland

Katie Valentine and Mike Charnoff

Married May 28, 2016, in Berryville, Virginia

Transracial Adoption Brings Lessons in Cultural Diversity

Arlington families share their stories.

Behind the Bar at True Food Kitchen

Mixologist Judy Elahi shares tricks of the trade, drinks that should be outlawed and the song she can't get out of her head.

Restaurant Review: Social Oyster Bar

The secret is out. Chef Jeff Barillo is killing it in McLean.

In Arlington’s Oldest House, a Layered Past

The historic Ball-Sellers House has centuries of stories to tell.

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Great Spaces: Master Bath Envy

An Arlington master bath makeover by TriVista USA shows the magic of clean lines.

Neighborhood Watch: November/December 2016

Falls Church's Santamobile, Arlington's favorite Christmas trees, a moving poetry contest and a cool, new play space for tots.

Get Away: Holiday Escapes 2016

Chesapeake Bay Boat Parades, Snow Season Escapes and a Mayflower Makeover in D.C.

Gift Alert: White Peach Pottery

The Falls Church ceramic studio has some of the prettiest little pots and vases you'll ever see.

Navigating National Airport’s Lost and Found

You wouldn't believe some of the things passengers leave behind at airport security. But Nakia Martin would.

Try These Winter-Themed Beverage Parties

Local beer, wine and spirits experts talk home entertaining.

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Cheesetique Offers Take-Home Fondue

You'll find it at the cheesemonger's shops in Ballston, Shirlington and Del Ray.

Can Tech Startups Reinvent Arlington’s Economy?

With federal dollars drying up in Arlington, county leaders are hoping to build a new and different business landscape.

Most Expensive Home Sales: August 2016

The latest ringers include a home on Lorcom Lane that sold for $2.37 million.

Tales of a Therapy Dog

Think your life is busy? This Falls Church canine holds down three jobs.

The Making of a Musical at Signature Theatre

How a simple idea for a business startup turned into Silver Belles, a full-blown stage production.

Moving from Tehran to Arlington Wasn’t Easy. But There’s No Going Back.

A local writer discusses the immigrant experience. And what many Americans still don't know about Iran.

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What’s Baking at Junction Bakery & Bistro

How co-owner Nathan Hatfield got his start. And what's in the oven now.

Arlington Needs More Schools. Are Tax Hikes Inevitable?

How will the county pay for new school construction if school bonds no longer enough?

Backyard Retreats

These homeowners wanted to get out of the house for a little breathing room. But they didn't have to go far.

Historic Cemeteries to Visit in the DMV

These famous burying grounds in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. offer curious lore and a taste of the macabre.

Restaurant Review: Live Oak

Chef Justus Frank brings Charleston-inspired cooking to Del Ray.

Hendricks Barber Shop: Where Guys Get Cleaned Up

The gentlemen's salon in Clarendon offers cuts, trims and hot-lather shaves.

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Shop Local, Do Good with Care for Kids

Enjoy discounts at area shops and restaurants while supporting Children's National Health System.

An Empty Nest in Arlington

My daughter is grown, but the happy ghosts of her childhood still linger.

The Marine Corps Marathon, Numerically Speaking

Arlington's beloved race is now 41 years running.

Home Decor and Accessories You’ll “Swoon For”

The name of Hillary Leo's online home décor and accessories shop says it all.

Off the Grid in the Mid-Atlantic

Three hideaways where you can unplug and recharge.

Most Expensive Home Sales: June 2016

Two properties sold for $4.25 million each.

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A Better Hospital Gown

Arlington-based GoLisey.com introduces cheerful numbers to brighten the toughest days.

The Recycled Vacation Home

Hans Bauman's cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains is built almost entirely of salvaged materials.

Get Away: Fall Escapes 2016

Check out Charlottesville's Graduate Hotel, D.C.'s Watergate Hotel makeover and Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore.

Where Arlington Seniors Applied and Were Accepted to College

A look at the most popular schools for the Class of 2016.

Botanologica and Society Hill Now Open in Falls Church

The former Stifel & Capra tenants have launched their own shop on West Broad Street.

Water & Wall Welcomes New Chef

John Leavitt previously cooked at Provision No. 14 in D.C.

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Little Viet Garden Resurrected at Eden Center

The owners of the original Clarendon restaurant are giving it a second run.

Munchery Delivers in Arlington and McLean

No time to cook? This meal delivery service brings chef-designed meals to your doorstep.

Is My Child Gifted?

The struggle to identify and serve advanced students in the age of competitive parenting.

Pupatella Makes Frozen Pizza for Take Home?

Yes indeed. And here's where to find it in Arlington.

Great Teachers

What's the secret to making school fun? These educators have it figured out.

Great Spaces: A Study in Blue

How the cornerstone of an old house set the tone for a cool, new kitchen.

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Why Chris Cillizza Doesn’t Read the Comments

Baseball and politics aren't so different, says the Falls Church resident and veteran political journalist.

How to Raise a Reader

Want your kids to become avid readers? Here's how to share the love.

Restaurant Review: Requin

Chef Jennifer Carroll's French-Mediterranean dishes shine in the Mosaic District.

A Beauty Queen at 52

Marta Bota entered her first beauty pageant when most folks are getting their AARP cards. Now she's heading to the national stage.

Galleria Florist Goes Rustic

New owner Alisa Rabinovich brings a romantic edge to the Falls Church flower shop.

Neighborhood Watch: September/October 2017

Student-grown cafeteria food, engineering for girls, and a new world record in McLean.

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Take-Home Dining Options That Take It Up a Notch

Time to think outside the pizza box. These prepared foods are good to go.

Urban Farmhouse Opens in Bluemont

The Arlington boutique is downstairs from Covet.

Preppy Elephant Apparel Aims for Happy, Traditional Designs

Designer and owner Lynette Olifer launched the label in 2015.

Most Expensive Home Sales: April 2016

The priciest property sold for $4.15 million.

Lebanese Taverna Offers Fast-Casual

Co-owner Grace Abi-Najm Shea on the empire her parents built and a new format for the restaurant's quick service cafes.

How to Cook Corn Chowder Like Requin’s Jennifer Carroll

The Mosaic District chef shares her summer recipe.

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What’s the Deal With Those New Deal Murals in the Clarendon Post Office?

The seven oil paintings are considered Arlington’s first works of public art.

Spinning with DJ Neekola

Once she was a hacker for the U.S. government. Now she's one of the D.C. area's hottest deejays.

Behind the Scenes with Printmaker Westen Muntain

The artist runs the printmaking and ceramics workshop at Arlington's Lee Arts Center.

Afternoon Tea for Tots

The Ritz-Carlton’s Petite Socialite Afternoon Tea delights guests ages 4 to 15 in Pentagon City.

Urban Farming Grows in Arlington

Local growers and garden experts are cultivating this DIY trend in Northern Virginia.

Travel Diversions for Kids

Be prepared with these pocket-sized games and essentials, available in NoVa shops.

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Unlocking the Mystery of Aplastic Anemia

Their daughter's illness was not only life-threatening, but rare. That was part of the problem.

Neighborhood Watch: July/August 2016

Race-car driving, simulated space flight and a high note for the Arlington Children's Chorus.

Livin’ The Pie Life Finds Sweet Success

The pie shop on North Glebe Road started as a farmers market stall.

Homeless in Arlington

What Marymount University President Matt Shank learned after spending one cold winter night on the street.

Get Away: Virginia Breweries and New Jersey Beaches

Head to Loudoun County for craft brews or to Jersey’s sleepier shore towns.

What Arlington is Reading

Put these best-selling fiction and nonfiction titles on your list.

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Restaurant Review: Yona

Chef Jonah Kim’s cooking excites the senses at this Ballston eatery.

Explore Colonial History in St. Mary’s County, Maryland

What to see and do in Leonardtown, St. Mary's City and St. Clement's Island.

Great Spaces: A Staycation Spot

Arlington County Board Member John Vihstadt's landscaped backyard is one of his favorite places to be.

10 Fun Outings In and Around Arlington

You'll find curious history, eye-opening exhibits and more in these local attractions.

How I Became a Ball Girl for the Washington Nationals

Arlington's Katie Sterling has one of the best seats at Nats Park. But she's had to work for it.

Extraordinary Teen Awards 2016

Our third annual teen competition honors outstanding high school students in Arlington, Falls Church and McLean

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Gulf Branch Nature Center’s Star-Studded Past

Once it was a private retreat for the rich and famous. Then it went wild.

Leaving a Six-Figure Job Helped Me Find My Happy Place

Stuck in a job you hate? Sometimes it take a colonoscopy and a crisis to start over.

What Arlington is Reading

What Arlington-area readers are picking up this month.

Nicecream Factory Whips Up Frozen Treats in a Flash

The process results in an extra-smooth ice cream.

Most Expensive Home Sales: February 2014

A Ballantrae Farms estate sold for $7.15 million.

Pink Palm brings Lilly Pulitzer to Clarendon

The chain includes four Virginia locations.

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Getting to Know Don Rockwell

His website is a food industry favorite. But to most, Don Rockwell is still a mystery.

Great Spaces: Not Your Average Wine Cellar

The Falls Church basement has storage for 230 wine bottles.

Find Your Scent at Arielle Shoshana

Find your new scent, whether it’s citrus, spicy, sweet or fresh, at this Mosaic District fragrance boutique.

Scenes From an Italian Restaurant

Former Capri Restaurant owner Nicky DeChiara is a Washington restaurant legend with stories to match.