Last spring, as Elon Musk and DOGE were taking a chainsaw to federal departments and agencies, local residents and media outlets predicted the DMV’s housing market was going to crash. For many of us, our homes are our biggest asset. So, when the government enacts policies that adversely affect the housing market, people get agitated and upset. We decided to wait a year to see how things played out and then write a story about it.
In “Getting Out of DOGE,” writer Eliza Tebo examines the data and offers insights from a number of experts about the state of the region’s housing market, specifically in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church. It’s a complex, illuminating story with a lot of variables.
Shifting to a more intoxicating topic, you’ve probably read about or know people who’ve gone “California Sober.” We decided to find out how that trend is playing out locally. In “Pick Your Poison,” Gabe Hiatt looks at the increasing number of people who are ditching booze in favor of cannabis. Alcohol consumption is at its lowest point since the Gallup poll started tracking it. People still love getting a buzz and many now view weed as a more desirable alternative.
You know what else is desirable? A weekend tradition that holds a special place in our society and one of the most popular topics we write about on ArlingtonMagazine.com. What is this topic, you ask? Why, it’s brunch. We love this leisurely meal because it’s fun and informal. It allows you to sleep in. It encourages the consumption of morning cocktails. It’s sweet and savory and delicious. In “Long Live Brunch,” Adele Chapin shares the skinny on 11 great brunch spots that offer live jazz, bottomless tapas, endless dim sum, breakfast poutine, and of course, mimosas and bloodies.
People often ask, “How’s business?” To quote a friend and fellow business owner, it’s lumpy. Some months are better than others. When companies are feeling a high degree of uncertainty, they are less likely to invest in people, technology and marketing. That affects many businesses, including ours. So, I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our many clients who continue to advertise with us, both in the magazine and online. We provide a terrific homegrown option for branding and direct marketing. If you’d like to learn more, please email me directly at greg.hamilton@arlingtonmagazine.com or visit arlingtonmagazine.com/advertise/.
Thanks for reading our May/June Food & Drink issue. I hope you find it informative and helpful. Please reach out to me with any feedback, story ideas or questions. We appreciate you.
Greg Hamilton, Publisher