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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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.

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Scenes From an Italian Restaurant

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

Wearing It Old School

Arlington’s Amalgamated Costume & Design Studio is a vintage shopper’s paradise.

Restaurants That Innovate

Looking for a side order of creativity the next time you dine out? Find out what's cooking at Northside Social, Water & Wall, Yona and other local eateries.

Giftable Artisan Jewelry

Ballston’s Uyen Tang’s online style boutique has something for everyone.

Nailed It

Coatroom brings affordable nail salon services to Ballston.

The Lobbyist and the Rock Club

Doug Davenport doesn't play golf. His passion is an underground tribute to all things metal.

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5 Rose Wine and Cheese Pairings for Spring

Toast the weekend with these rosé wine-and-cheese pairings.

Arlington’s Empty Office Problem

Why 8 million square feet of vacant commercial real estate is bad news for county residents—and how local officials hope to fill it.

Get Away: Spring Escapes 2016

Relax at a Virginia resort or a Philadelphia rooftop bar.

Wining and Dining in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley

Savor the scenery (and some stellar cooking) at these bucolic restaurants and inns.

Neighborhood Watch: May/June 2016

Get to know McLean's best playground, Arlington’s Star Wars connection and bird rescue efforts in Falls Church.

The Talent Behind the Chefs

Chefs get the all the credit, but a stellar dining experience is the work of many hands. Meet some of the supporting players at Bayou Bakery, Palette 22, Rus Uz and more.

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Basketball Diaries

Former Georgetown coach Craig Esherick on college hoops, Olympic scouting, TV banter and pivoting to the classroom.

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.

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The Sound of Music

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

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.

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10 Neighborhoods We Love

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

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.

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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.

The Secret to Texas Jack’s Juicy Brisket

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

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.

Home Sweet Tome

The 40-year love story behind Arlington's Bookhouse antique bookstore.

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From Kiln to Table

Arlington ceramicist Amber Kendrick designs in-demand tableware

Plane Spotting

The 14th Street Bridge was a popular spot for plane-watching in the 1920s (even if it wasn't always safe).

Go for the Doughnuts, Stay for the Chicken

The wings at Astro Doughnuts in Falls Church are double-fried perfection.

Great Spaces: Family Room Redux

New lighting and wall treatments make a soaring ceiling feel cozy

What Arlington is Reading

Top-selling books at the Barnes & Noble in Clarendon, compared with Barnes & Noble stores nationwide.

Cooking With Garam Masala

Tips and tricks for cooking with the Indian spice staple garam masala

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A New Roost for Blue Egg Brown Nest

Arlington design service finds new home at Lucketts

Neighborhood Watch: January/February 2016

Corporate cover band on the move, a local pastor hikes 500 miles, Vietnamese in Virginia schools and more

Elizabeth Scarborough & Cleve Johnson

Married August 20, 2015 in Montana

Jacintha Henry & Kevin Carson

Married May 16, 2015, in Haymarket

Philly Me Up: A Philadelphia Food Tour

The City of Brotherly Love is on fire with destination-worthy restaurants and bars.

Are You a Shoe Hoarder?

Stylist Alison Lukes Teer on the art of proper shoe care, storage and knowing when to toss 'em.

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9 Things Your Teens Wish You Knew

Parents, here's your annual performance review. We asked teens in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church to give it to us straight.

King Cakes for Mardi Gras

Head to Bayou Bakery in Courthouse for this gloriously gaudy brioche delight.

Henry’s Soaps, Made By and For Kids

A Falls Church third-grader puts the fun in washing your hands.

Restaurant Review: Tupelo Honey Cafe

Our Southern food critic takes issue with the Arlington newcomer's spins on certain hallowed traditions.

Get Away: Winter Escapes 2015

Escape (or embrace) the cold at one of these Mid-Atlantic destinations.

Dinner for Carnivores in the Mosaic District

Love meat? Red Apron Butcher's "Beast of the Month" dinners will make you think you've died and gone to heaven.

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Mai-Lan Dunlop & Bill Holochwost

Married Oct. 11, 2014, in Arlington

Up Close and Personal with the President and Michael Phelps

How Arlington photographer Doug Mills earned a front-row seat at the Olympics and a boarding pass on Air Force One.

Tales From a Blended Family

A real-world Brady Bunch in Arlington.

What Arlington is Reading

Top-selling books at the Barnes & Noble in Clarendon, compared with Barnes & Noble stores nationwide.

Most Expensive Home Sales: August 2015

Including a Langley home that sold for $5.2 million.

Cool Giftables in Clarendon

Global or local? Knightsbridge Trading Co. is both.

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For Black Union Soldiers, A Musical Tour of Duty

Rosslyn's hills were alive with the sound of Civil War music 150 years ago.

Dessert With the Dysarts

Maybe 2941's Caitlin Dysart was born to be a pastry chef. Consider her mom.

Christmas in Middleburg

Celebrate the season the old-fashioned way in this historic Virginia town.

Beauty Housecalls

No time to hit the salon? These D.C.-area beauty services will come to you.

Designing the Empty Nest

John and Michele Vernon's home in Ashton Heights is green built and designed for aging in place.

DGS Does Jewish Deli With a Twist

Reubens, latkes and lox get the creative treatment at DGS Delicatessen in the Mosaic District.

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Kapnos Taverna Has Spit-Roasted Turkeys

No time to cook? Order your Thanksgiving bird and a few sides from Kapnos Taverna in Ballston.

Get Away: Holiday Escapes 2015

Tis the season (almost) for ice carving, spectacles of light, yuletide pampering and vintage Christmas displays in the mid-Atlantic.

Lather Comes to Mosaic

The all-natural skin care boutique sells perfume-free products.

A Tale of Two Transplant Survivors

Waiting for a new liver or kidney can be a harrowing race against time. Meet two Arlington residents who each beat the odds. Twice.

Great Spaces: A Social Kitchen

George and Jan DeFalco's casual kitchen is perfect for parties.

Fear, Loathing and Panic Attacks

Clinical anxiety is the most prevalent psychiatric issue in society today. And that includes Northern Virginia.

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Neighborhood Watch: November/December 2015

Arlington's youngest theater critic, new uses for brewery byproducts and a new art space in Falls Church

Stylish Patina Opens Pop-up

Kelly Millspaugh Thompson's eclectic wares are now on sale at the Mosaic District.

Go For the Haircut, Stay for the Discourse

Mr. Moore's on Lee Highway in Arlington is more than a barber and beauty shop. It's an intellectual salon where all viewpoints are welcome.

Probiotic…and Tasty, Too

Find these fermented foods and beverages at Northern Virginia farmers markets and stores.