9 Coffee Shops We Love
For caffeine and character, look no further than these local spots. ☕️
From the Archive
The Kids Are Not All Right
Pandemic stress has triggered an alarming increase in anxiety, depression and self-harm among teens. Now what do we do?
How to Stop Fighting With Your Kids Over Homework
Is homework a constant source of tension in your household? Students and education experts offer advice to well-meaning parents.
The Lost Whiskey Project
Mark Turner dreamed of a place where friends could unplug and drink bourbon by the fire. Then he built it.
Guide to Giving 2021
Want to make a difference? Consider a donation of time or money to one of these local nonprofits.
Where Arlington's Class of 2022 Applied to College and Got In
Here are the numbers, as reported by graduating seniors.
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.
How to Survive the College Admissions Process
Record applications, test-optional policies and competitive parenting have created a recipe for madness. Here's a sanity check for students and parents.
2,194 Miles on the Appalachian Trail
What did you do this summer? These intrepid 'thru-hikers' traveled from Georgia to Maine on foot.
An Ashton Heights Bungalow Gets a Dramatic Makeover
This Arlington remodel did not go exactly as planned. The end result is stunning.
The Missing Middle
Escalating home prices have shut middle-class buyers out of Arlington's real estate market. Is there a solution?
7 Beautiful Virginia Hikes
Need some exercise and a change of scenery? Head to these wide open spaces.
12 Great Bars
Thirsty? Here are a dozen places to imbibe and unwind, whether you’re in the mood for a snug speakeasy, a raucous sports pub or a scruffy dive bar.
The Pros and Cons of Travel Sports
Not all kids are meant to play in elite sports leagues. Are we making them hate the game?
13 Pieces of Bizarre But True Local History
Yup. These things really happened here.
Arlington’s 15 Highest-Paid County Employees
These were the county’s top earners in 2021.
Eat This Now: Pierogi by Chef Ewa
Need some soul-soothing comfort food? Ewa Fraszczyk's pan-fried Polish dumplings are the real deal.
Restaurant Review: Mattie & Eddie's
Chef Cathal Armstrong pays homage to his Dubliner grandparents at a new pub in Westpost.
Arlington Unveils a Massive New Aerial Ropes Course
At Climb UPton, daredevils can scale and conquer 90 vertical elements, including ziplines, ladders and a 40-foot free fall.
Every Day is Taco Day at These Taquerias
Why only Tuesday? We would gladly eat at these soul-satisfying eateries every day of the week.
No Note, No Explanation
Suicide rates are rising, and the pain of the pandemic put more people at risk. Talking about it matters.
Take a Ride on West Virginia's Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
Climb aboard to see fall foliage, bald eagles and a stretch of the Potomac River Valley that George Washington knew well.
Where They Were
"I remember thinking that we would be in the ER for many hours receiving patients, but by 2 or 3 p.m. the influx had stopped." Arlingtonians reflect on 9/11.
10 Must-Visit Ramen Shops
When there's a chill in the air, it's the perfect food.
