September/October 2025

Our fall Education issue is now available with stories about a popular new parenting philosophy and the intense competition to gain admission to the nation's top colleges.

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Stock Up on These Locally Made Candles, Cards and Gifts

Need a little pick-me-up for a friend? Custom stationery for your big day? Try these locally crafted home fragrances, cards and prints.

This Ballston Eatery Has a Knack for Yak

Try the tender, lean protein in dishes ranging from Nepalese dumplings to street chaat at Himalayan Wild Yak.

What Is ‘Sturdy Parenting’?

Every generation strives for a newer and better approach to raising kids. Is this the child-rearing model we’ve all been waiting for?

This Virginia Restaurant Is Worth the Trip, Says Our Dining Critic

Special occasion? Take a scenic drive to Maude and The Bear, a boutique inn and fine-dining restaurant in Staunton.

Who Actually Gets Into the Ivy League and Other Elite Colleges?

Stellar students applying to the nation’s top universities are being rejected in droves. What's driving admissions decisions?

Beer and Bike Lovers, This Delaware Hotel Is For You

Lewes, Delaware's beer-themed Dogfish Inn is a hoppy spot for suds-loving cyclists. It's dog-friendly, too.

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Remember Smokey Bear? Here’s a Fun Fact

The firefighting mascot at the center of the longest-running PSA campaign in U.S. history has an Arlington connection.

Retrace American History in Gettysburg, PA

Civil War history isn't the only reason to visit this picturesque town. The Eisenhower farm contains a trove of WWII memorabilia.

‘I Just Had to Keep Going’

Peyton Cottey lost both parents before he turned 16. He voluntarily enrolled in military school and became a star athlete.

6 Inspiring NoVA Teachers We Love

Seasoned educators in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church share favorite stories and insights from their years on the job.

Bar Chinois Brings a Boisterous Vibe to National Landing

Hit this Arlington spin-off of the D.C. original for Asian small plates and French-inspired cocktails in a spirited setting.

Letter from the Publisher

Ivy League or Bust?

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