September/October 2026

That Time Arlington Schools Banned a Popular Role-Playing Game

In the 1980s, Arlington schools succumbed to widespread satanic panic surrounding the OG RPG Dungeons & Dragons.

Students Are Using AI For Everything. When Is It Cheating?

Some see chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude as an easy path to an A. High schoolers say they can't compete without them.

Planning an Oktoberfest at Home? Here’s a Playbook

Devin Hicks, owner of Arlington's Westover Market and Beer Garden, has a few suggestions for folks planning their own backyard brew bashes.

These Local Seniors Are Serious Olympians

More than 1,000 area athletes, including nonagenarians, are going for gold in the 44th annual Northern VA Senior Olympics.

Teachers We Love

We asked these Northern Virginia educators to reflect on all that they’ve learned from students, on the job and in life.

Don’t Sleep on This Viet-Cajun Concept From Star Chef Kevin Tien

Tucked inside Tysons Galleria, Chào Ban hits the spot with brisket pho, chili noodles, bánh mi sandwiches and next-level chicken wings.
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72 Hours in Nice, France

Mountains meet the sea in this sun-drenched Mediterranean city, and the shoulder season leaves its iconic promenade less crowded.

Café Monet Serves French Bistro Fare with Art on the Side

Tucked inside McLean's Berlage Arts & Education Center, the gallery-adjacent eatery channels the colors and flavors of Giverny.